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Venkat Rao, MD, Plastic Surgery, Madison, WI

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Plastic Surgery • Madison, WI

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Professor, Surgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School

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  • Office

    600 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53792
    Phone+1 608-263-8580
    Fax+1 608-262-7402

Summary

  • Dr. Venkat Rao, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon in Madison, Wisconsin. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin and New York. He is affiliated with University Hospital, UnityPoint Health Meriter, and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1981 - 1982
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1978 - 1980
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Surgery, 1973 - 1978
  • Madras Medical College
    Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1977 - Present
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Hand Surgeons Provide Update on Wild Animal Bites
    Hand Surgeons Provide Update on Wild Animal BitesOctober 27th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Dr. Venkat Rao, Dr. Venkat Rao, MD, Dr. V Rao, Dr. Venkat K Rao