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Vani Rao, MD, Psychiatry, Washington, DC, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

VaniArakeriRaoMD

Psychiatry Washington, DC

Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Psychiatry, 1996 - 1999
  • Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
    Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
  • Madras Medical College
    Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Poor Sleep Is Linked to Impeded Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury: Characterizing Sleep Onset Insomnia Symptoms and Short Sleep in Functional Impairment  
    Matthew E Peters, Deirdre A Conroy, Vani Rao, Frederick K Korley, Sleep

Grant Support

  • Post Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2004–2008
  • Post Traumatic Brain InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Post Traumatic Brain Injury Depression - Pilot StudyNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006

Committees

  • President, Indo American Psychiatric Association IAPA 2013 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations