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Santosh Rao, MD, Oncology, Gilbert, AZ, Banner Gateway Medical Center

SantoshK.RaoMD

Oncology Gilbert, AZ

Hematologic Oncology, Complementary and Integrative

Medical Oncologist

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Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2010 - 2013
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2000
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganB.S., Biophysics, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - Present
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
  • American Board of Integrative and Holistic MedicineIntegrative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bravewell Fellow in Integrative Medicine 2004
  • Angel Scholar University of Michigan, 1992
  • Phi Beta Kappa/Phi Kappa Phi

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A proof-of-concept randomized controlled study of gabapentin: effects on cannabis use, withdrawal and executive function deficits in cannabis-dependent adults.  
    Mason BJ, Crean R, Goodell V, Light JM, Quello S, Shadan F, Buffkins K, Kyle M, Adusumalli M, Begovic A, Rao S, Neuropsychopharmacology, 6/1/2012

Abstracts/Posters

  • Sleep Duration and Breast Cancer Phenotype
    Rao S, Society of Integrative Oncology conference, Vancouver, BC, 10/1/2013

Lectures

  • "Pursuing a Career in Integrative Oncology" 
    Vancouver, BC - 10/1/2013
  • "An introduction to Integrative Oncology" 
    Cleveland, OH - 10/1/2012
  • Integrative Oncology 
    8/1/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Health News | Study Reveals Music Therapy Is Effective in Anxiety Reduction in Cancer Patients
    Health News | Study Reveals Music Therapy Is Effective in Anxiety Reduction in Cancer PatientsDecember 25th, 2022
  • Health News | Study Reveals Music Therapy Is Effective in Anxiety Reduction in Cancer Patients
    Health News | Study Reveals Music Therapy Is Effective in Anxiety Reduction in Cancer PatientsDecember 20th, 2022
  • Music Therapies Bring down Discomfort, Anxiety in Cancer Patients: Study
    Music Therapies Bring down Discomfort, Anxiety in Cancer Patients: StudyDecember 20th, 2022
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Hospital Affiliations