
Rashmi Rao, MD
- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
About
Dr. Rashmi Rao is Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Rao completed her Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at UCLA. Her clinical and research interests intersect and include high-risk pregnancy, rare diseases of pregnancy (maternal and fetal), maternal malignancy, and maternal mental health. Dr. Rao is a recipient of the National Institute of Health Rare Disease Clinical Research Training Program Grant.
Patient Care Compliments
- "I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Rashmi Rao. Since our initial consultation with her for a second opinion, we have consistently experienced her exceptional professionalism and genuine care. She possesses a wonderfully pleasant and friendly personality that makes every visit a welcoming experience. During our last appointment, despite arriving late due to heavy traffic, Dr. Rao showed remarkable understanding and graciously accommodated us. She greeted us with a warm smile and provided exceptional care for both me and my baby. We wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rao to anyone seeking compassionate and skilled medical attention."
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Education
Medical Board Certifications
Fellowship
Residency
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
- Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
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Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
- Mental Health
- Rare diseases in pregnancy
- Maternal Cancer
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In the News
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2019