Rao, Arundathi, MD
Tel: (941) 917-4753
Address: 5880 Rand Boulevard, Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34238
Specialities: Bariatric Surgery Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery General Surgery
Privileges: Sarasota Hospital, Venice Hospital Affiliate Only
Board Certifications: American Board of Surgery
Medical School: Saint George's University School of Medicine
Residency: Morehouse College
Internship: Morehouse College
Fellowship: Celebration Health
Dr. Rao is a board-certified general surgeon, fellowship trained in Bariatric, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic surgery. Her practice provides a comprehensive program to help patients lose weight safely and resolve many of the conditions associated with obesity, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, lipid disorders.
Her specialties and practice focus include:
- Advanced Procedures for Weight Loss
- da Vinci Assisted Robotic Surgery
- Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap banding)
- Complex Revisions of Previous Bariatric Procedures
For upcoming “Meet the Surgeon” events or Bariatric Support Group meeting dates, visit www.smh.com/calendar.
Dr. Rao is the Director for the Reflux Clinic, an outpatient clinic dedicated to the assessment, management and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and esophageal disorders. Call (941) 917-GERD (4373) for an appointment.