Ashwin L. Rao, MD, FAMSSM
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Ashwin L. Rao, MD, FAMSSM
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Family medicine
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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So thankful to be in this Dr. Rao's queque
Dr. Rao is fabulous! I have already recommended him many times
Excellent care from this doctor and from everyone on staff that helped us..... Including the front desk people.
Dr Rao is phenomenal. I drive from Sequim just to see him. Well worth the 3+ hours travel time.
Dr Rao always explains the process he will use. This visit he had a fellow working with him and he supervised when the fellow performed the procedure on my left knee.
I recommend Ashwin Rao on a regular basis. He has been my doc for a long time and he is the best of the best.
Discussed treatment plan throughout appointment with options
Dr. Rao as always given me good explanations when I have questions
Loved Dr Rao and his staff. They were all top notch.
Dr. Rao is one of the most compassionate, caring doctors I have ever seen.
Dr. Rao is an exceptional doctor in his tableside manner [...]
VERY clear explanation about my issue, detailed and easy to understand discussion about my options and he and the Assistant BOTH made it easy for me to understand the why and what they were doing to me.
He clearly and in easy to understand detail explains my condition to me and is always patient with all of my questions. He uses words and examples that I can understand.
Dr. Rao was amazing- his obvious care and concern, coupled with his warmth and skill made him one of the best doctors I have ever seen!
*Dr. Rao is THE BEST! He heard me, asked questions, empathized. He created a multi-step plan for finding a cause for my symptoms & gave me practical mental health tips to keep my stress about my symptoms down while I waited to get in w/the providers he referred me to.
I have seen 5 healthcare professionals about my issue and received conflicting diagnosis and surgery advice. *Dr. Rao was by far the best provider - he listened and explained in ways the other 4 did not.
Very impressed w/friendliness if *Dr. Rao.
I just love Dr. Rao!!!
Dr. Rao listened to my long history and treated me as a valued team member in the decision making for my injury. He did a thorough exam, explained everything clearly, and gave me options for treatment to get me back to doing the sport I love.
Dr. Rao is attentive, thorough, and down-to-earth. I appreciate his clear explanations and that he involves me in discussions and decisions about my care plan. He is knowledgeable and confident while remaining reassuring and approachable.
About Ashwin L. Rao
Ashwin L. Rao, MD, FAMSSM, is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and is a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Rao is a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and a medical consultant for the Brooks Beast Middle Distance Track Club. He previously served as a team physician for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, Program Director of the UW Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Co-Chair of the Education Committee on the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).
His clinical interests include ultrasound guided procedures, platelet rich plasma (PRP), selective peripheral nerve hydrodissection, percutaneous tenotomy (Tenex), management of chronic tendinopathy and arthritis, concussion evaluation and management, and comprehensive wellness care for the professional and recreational athlete. His research and academic interest focus on mental health in athletes and he is co-author of the textbook, “Mental Health in the Athlete – Modern Perspectives and Novel Challenges for the Sports Medicine Provider”.
Dr. Rao believes in a collaborative team-based approach to patient care. As your medical provider, he will seek your perspective in developing a health care plan to return you to your active lifestyle. He believes in the power of collaboration and shared decision making and possess a skillset that sits firmly between conservative care and surgical intervention that allows patients to seek rapid paths to recovery from chronic injury.
Dr. Rao completed his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College and his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rao completed his residency training in family medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at the UW School of Medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Rao enjoys travelling and photography.
Education and Training
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Case Western Reserve UniversityMedical education, 2003UW - Sports Medicine Center