Oncology

Balaji Rao, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

Balaji Rao, MBBCh, is an expert in radiology and biomedical imaging who specializes in diagnosing conditions through advanced imaging techniques. He interprets a variety of imaging studies, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, to detect and monitor diseases and injuries. As an associate professor of radiology and biomedical imaging at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Rao’s research involves enhancing imaging methods. He received his MBBCh from the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in India.

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Credentials

Education & Training

Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital (2013)
Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital (CT, 2012)
Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2011)
Fellowship: Yale New Haven
Fellowship: Brigham and Women's

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Radiation Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Cancer SurgeryRadiation Therapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Yale New Haven Hospital
Yale Medicine
Training Fellowship Yale New Haven Hospital
Fellowship Yale New Haven Hospital
The Women's Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Rao treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Rao accept Aetna insurance?

Balaji Rao's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Rao practice?

Balaji Rao practices in New Haven, CT with hospital affiliations including Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale Medicine, and Training Fellowship Yale New Haven Hospital.

What does Dr. Rao specialize in?

Balaji Rao is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Radiation Oncology.

How long has Dr. Rao been practicing?

Balaji Rao has 27+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Rao's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital (2013); Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital (CT, 2012); Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2011).