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Neelima Rao, MD

Neelima Rao, MD

(4.7) , 66 Reviews

Office Locations

UH Lake West Willoughby Medical Office Building (12 mi.)

36100 Euclid Ave
Ste 240
Willoughby, OH 44094

440-953-6294

Biography: Neelima Rao, MD

Expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Preventive Care

Certifications & Memberships

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - St Vincent Charity Hospital (2014 - 2017)

Medical Education
Kakatiya Medical College (2004)

About

Neelima Rao, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at University Hospitals. Her clinical interests include the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Rao has been with University Hospitals since 2017 and practices at the Willoughby internal medicine office.

Dr. Rao obtained her degree at Kakaiya Medical College in Warangal, India with a MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). She is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Rao speaks English, Telugu and Hindi.

Dr. Rao is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to her patients with focus on compassion, professionalism and involving patients in the decision making regarding their care. Her goal is to help all her patient achieve optimal health and well-being.

In her free time, Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with her family.

Patient Experience Reviews

4.7 out of 5
- based on 404 Ratings
(5)
11/1/2025

Great

(5)
11/1/2025

Good

(5)
11/1/2025

Great Provider

(5)
11/1/2025

I like my doctor, I believe she has my health as number one priority.

(5)
11/1/2025

Very good!

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr. Rao & her staff are excellent!

(5)
11/1/2025

Very good

(5)
10/1/2025

A few words come to mind great, fantastic and wonderful.

(5)
10/1/2025

I was so lucky to get Dr. Rao for my primary care Dr. ! She has helped me more than any Dr. I had before her , my A1c is down to 7 and I'm losing weight, I have been fighting my A1c for ever but now I'm good and I feel much better ! Thank you Dr. Rao !!!

(5)
10/1/2025

Respectful, concerning and thorough.

(5)
10/1/2025

Very competent!

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Rao is fantastic Dr.!!! *** Thanks to Dr. Rao my health is getting better every visit! Her staff and nurses are great also!

(5)
9/2/2025

*** She is very thoughtful, thorough, knowledgeable, and kind.

(5)
9/2/2025

I absolutely love my doctor and her staff. She saved my life.

(5)
9/2/2025

Very satisfied with the care that I received

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Rao is easy to talk to and listens.

(5)
8/1/2025

Good

(5)
8/1/2025

All good

(5)
8/1/2025

I always have a good experience with Dr. Rao.

(5)
8/1/2025

Extremely pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Rao.

(5)
8/1/2025

Love her.

(5)
8/1/2025

Always there when I need help or questions

(5)
8/1/2025

Good experience!!

(5)
8/1/2025

Very caring & friendly doctor.

(5)
8/1/2025

Always excellent care by Dr. Rao and the staff

(5)
7/1/2025

Completely satisfied with all care by Dr. Rao and staff

(5)
7/1/2025

My doctor is extremely supportive and helpful

(5)
7/1/2025

Attentive and proficient Doctor and support staff.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Rao is excellent!!!

(5)
6/1/2025

All was good.

(5)
5/8/2025

She was very kind and helpful with my situation.

(5)
5/8/2025

Very pleased with Dr Rao

(5)
5/8/2025

Always a good experience at Dr Neelima Rao's office.

(5)
5/8/2025

Great doctor

(5)
5/8/2025

I am so happy I found Dr. Rao she is wonderful! She takes the time to answer my questions and give me great explanations. I have recommended my friends to her and they also really like her she is a fabulous doctor!

(5)
5/8/2025

The doctor & staff treated me with the same kindness respect and care they would give a family member.

(5)
5/8/2025

This was my first visit with Dr. Rao. She is my new primary care physician. She listened to my medical history and took the time to ask pertinent questions. She seemed very caring and attentive.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr Rao is caring, professional, and wonderful. I'm very happy with her as my PC.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Rao is very through and easy to talk with.

(5)
5/8/2025

*** Nurse was excellent. Dr. caring and concerned. ***

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr Rao very atttentive and listened to my concerns and answered all questions

(5)
5/8/2025

No one is perfect, but Dr. Neelima Rao is very efficient and thorough.

(5)
5/8/2025

I have just started seeing this doctor in. *** I really am happy with her.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Rao is always kind and patient. She shows a great deal of compassion & knowledge of my medical care

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Rao listened to my concerns and action plans for future visits. She made the visit comfortable.

(5)
5/8/2025

Wonderful doctor. So smart

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Rao and all the team members in this office are wonderful

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Rao is my primary care Dr., she is fantastic!!!*** Dr.Rao is the best .

(5)
3/2/2025

A very good doctor. Listen to all your concerns

(5)
3/2/2025

Dr. Roa has two more patients because of my recommendation..

(5)
3/2/2025

Always a positive experience.

(5)
3/2/2025

Great experience with Dr Rao. She took time to listen to everything I had to say, showed empathy for the health concerns I discussed and provided referrals for all follow up that I needed.

(5)
3/2/2025

I had a good visit with the doctor.

(5)
3/2/2025

My husband & I saw Dr. Rao for a new patient visit as our former dr. Was no longer seeing patients. She was very professional & very kind to our needs as we are over ***.

(5)
3/2/2025

Care provider excellent

(5)
3/2/2025

I have recommended Dr. Rao. She is in tune with my needs and takes care of me.

(5)
2/2/2025

Good

(5)
2/2/2025

*** I'm very impressed with Dr. Rao and will return.

(5)
2/2/2025

She was attentive and listen to me

(5)
1/3/2025

All was good

(5)
1/3/2025

I feel very comfortable with the staff

(5)
1/3/2025

Good experience!

(5)
1/3/2025

This was my first visit with this doctor and she helped me and provided all that I required.

(5)
1/3/2025

This was my very first experience with Dr Rao. Changing my primary care doctor. Very pleased so far. She's a good listener and was responsive to my concerns. I look forward to her as a health care partner.

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr. and staff are always courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable in our conversations.

(5)
1/3/2025

Great experience

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

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As of December 31, 2016, Neelima Rao did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.