Nephrology

Vijaykumar Rao, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology

South Holland, IL

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, M.D., is a board-certified nephrologist specializing in nephrology and hypertension, with over 50 years of experience treating adult patients with kidney diseases in the South Holland, Illinois area. He manages common conditions including high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney problems, kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and provides nephrology consultations for chronic kidney disease and related disorders. Practicing primarily with Associates in Nephrology,

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Nephrology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College (M.B.B.S., 1972)
Residency: St. Joseph's University Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship: University of Chicago (Nephrology)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dialysis & ESRD

Conditions & Treatments

Chronic Kidney DiseaseDialysisKidney TransplantationHypertensionVasculitisKidney Stones

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Advocate Trinity Hospital
Franciscan Health Dyer
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Rush University Medical Center
Aurora Health

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Rao treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Rao accept Aetna insurance?

Vijaykumar Rao's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 9 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Rao practice?

Vijaykumar Rao practices in South Holland, IL with hospital affiliations including Advocate Trinity Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer, and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.

What does Dr. Rao specialize in?

Vijaykumar Rao is a board-certified nephrology specialist with focus areas in Dialysis & ESRD.

How long has Dr. Rao been practicing?

Vijaykumar Rao has 52+ years of clinical experience in nephrology.

What is Dr. Rao's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College (M.B.B.S., 1972); Residency: St. Joseph's University Medical Center (Internal Medicine); Fellowship: University of Chicago (Nephrology).