
Sunil Rao M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Sunil Rao is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Rao specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Rao also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Angiography (angiogram), Laser Procedures, Angioplasty And More
Fellowships
- Duke University, Interventional Cardiology, NC, USA 2004
- Duke University, Cardiology, NC, USA 2003
- Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center 1999
- Interventional Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center 2003
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Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704