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Malathi Rao, DO, MS

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RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Neurology Services
Specialties: Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Epilepsy
Languages:
English

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH South Loop
RUSH South Loop
1411 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, 60605

(312) 454-2700
(312) 544-1832
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Epilepsy
Vascular Neurology
Neurology

Education and Training

Edward W. Sparrow Hospital - Neurology
Edward W. Sparrow Hospital - Vascular Neurology
Baylor College of Medicine - Clinical Neurophysiology
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University

Clinical Expertise

Dementia and degenerative disease
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy in women
Memory loss
Migraine
Movement disorders
Neuropathy
Seizure
Stroke
Stroke prevention

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Assistant Professor

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
5
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
5
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
5
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2024
Dr. Rao is a wonderful and caring doctor. She has excellent bedside manners, she's very thorough, explains things well and takes her time with her patients. She makes you feel she genuinely cares for your health.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2024
Dr Rao was excellent and I appreciated all her attention and comments.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr. Rao is fantastic! She is great at explaining everything we are doing and is very compassionate to my needs. I highly recommend her as a doctor.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr Rao was skilled and provided excellent information and great recommendations
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Felt at ease, all questions answered kindly and thoroughly, Smiles and comforting with my anxiety and nervousness about my condition and Its treatment. Excellent Dr,
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
I can't say enough on how much I respect and value Dr. Rao!!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
I have had excellent care from all Drs that I have seen since I started visiting Rush.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Dr Rao is a very good listener. She is thoughtful and generous with her time.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Dr. Rao was phenomenal detecting the complicated problem that was going on and found the underlying problem.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr Rao is a terrific neurologist
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Doctor Rau is awesome
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Happy tears with how grateful I felt after my visit. I'm very lucky to have found Dr Rao and look forward to continuing my care with her.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr Rao is EXCELLENT! She is patient, thoughtful and compassionate!I love her!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr. Rao is simply the best, most compassionate doctor I have ever had. She is so smart, and she always goes above and beyond to help me with a rare neurological disorder that's hard to treat.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Thank you for all of your help. Every person I spoke with gave me very much support, and a very good experience for me. Thank you!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr Rao is always prepared for our visits. She goes over the chart ahead of time and remembers past visits. Is very Thorough. Spend the time needed to assess and gives knowledge feedback . I trust her 100% with my care. She is the best
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
I love Dr. Rao! She listens to me and she never seems to hurry to the next client! I appreciate her so much. I need more doctors like her!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Dr Rao is superb, smart, caring and attentive. I have great confidence in her.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Dr. Rao has helped me immeasurably with my neuro symptoms post-craniotomy and pre- & post-laminoplasty. Can't thank her enough!