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Shobha Rao, MD, Geriatrics, Houston, TX, University of Texas Medical Branch

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Geriatrics • Houston, TX

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Physician

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Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1997 - 1998
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg)
    UPMC Medical Education (Harrisburg)Residency, Family Medicine, 1991 - 1993
  • Sri Venkatesvara Medical College NTR
    Sri Venkatesvara Medical College NTRClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2019 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2004
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1996 - 2003
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FAAFP) American Academy of Family Physicians, 2011
  • Exemplary Teaching Award Texas Academy of Family Physicians, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The AMA Does Not Speak for Us
    The AMA Does Not Speak for UsDecember 9th, 2016

Committees

  • Member, Parkinson's Disease Practice Guidelines Committee

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Shobha Rao, Dr. Shobha Rao, MD, Dr. S Rao, Dr. Shobha S Rao