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Office
5 E 98th St
New York, NY 10029Phone+1 212-241-6496Fax+1 212-987-9310- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Rao is a vascular surgeon with expertise in both minimally invasive endovascular and open surgery techniques. He treats a broad range of vascular disease, including aortic aneurysms, dissections, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, carotid artery disease, dialysis access, and diabetic foot ulcers.
Dr. Rao graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa national honors society. He then attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where he graduated in the top quartile with a distinction in research and was awarded the prestigious Dr. Arthur H. Aufses Sr. Prize in Surgery. Dr. Rao continued his training at Mount Sinai where he completed his residency in the integrated vascular surgery program.
Dr. Rao has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and chapters and has traveled extensively to present his research at many national meetings. Additionally, he holds memberships in multiple regional and national vascular societies. His research focus includes lower extremity limb salvage and treatments for aortic aneurysms.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Vascular Surgery - Integrated, 2014 - 2019- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2024- American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 2014 Dr. Arthur H. Aufses, Sr. Prize in Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Determinants of Mortality and Mid-Term Outcomes After Transcarotid Artery Revascularization and Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting.Jerry Zhu, Ajit Rao, Kelsey Berger, Malika Gopal, Amey Vrudhula, Daniel Han, Ageliki Vouyouka, Windsor Ting, David Finlay, Sung Yup Kim, Rami Tadros, Michael Marin, Pe...> ;Journal of Endovascular Therapy. 2024 Mar 6
- Single Center Outcomes of Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization in Patients with End-Stage Peripheral Artery Disease.Choinski, K., Rao, A., Krishnan, P., Tadros, R., Sharma, R., Faries, P.> ;Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2024 Jan 2
- Body Mass Index Impacts Indication But Not Outcomes of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.Peter V Cooke, Susmita Chennareddy, Roshini Kalagara, Justin M George, Christopher M Faries, Windsor Ting, Ajit Rao, Michael L Marin, Rami O Tadros, Bai, H., Halbert B...> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2024 Feb 1
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Authored Content
- IP079. Duplex Ultrasound Can Successfully Identify Endoleaks and Renovisceral Stent Patency in Patients Undergoing Complex Endovascular Aneurysm RepairMay 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
The Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, New York
Mount Sinai Beth IsraelNew York, New York
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount SinaiNew York, New York
Mount Sinai WestNew York, New York
Mount Sinai Hospital of QueensAstoria, New York
Mount Sinai MorningsideNew York, New York
Mount Sinai BrooklynBrooklyn, New York
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