Ashwin L. Rao, MD, FAMSSM

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Ashwin L. Rao, MD, FAMSSM
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Telehealth services
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Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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DR. Rao's concern for solving my problems and his technical skills were remarkable. He was thorough and very helpful in coordinating my needs with the primary care provider. I was Impressed and grateful for his commitment to high quality health care.
Dr. Rao and the whole staff were absolutely amazing on all levels.
Dr. Rao is the kind of caring, attentive, well informed physician everyone should have the pleasure to see. [...]
Dr. Rao is very good, very professional, and has VERY good communication skills between patient (me) and Doctor (him). He takes the time to listen....
Dr Rao is the epitome of an excellent humanitarian, physician and friend.
I very much appreciate Dr. Rao's skill and clear, caring communication style
Everyone, from desk to Dr was superb
I thought the nurse was great, I also highly recommend Dr Rao, he is an exceptional and compassionate doctor who provides stellar care and is efficient and effective in doing my [...] procedure. Can't say enough good things about him. He is also a great teacher as he had a fellow observe and assist. He leads by example too.
Dr. Rao and Nurse [...] are always wonderful. Also appreciate the ability to call the clinic directly (and to NOT have to go through the call center).
Dr. Rao is exceptional, his caring for patients and figuring out a solution made my terrible experience less stressful. I am more hopeful that I will heal. Thank you.
Dr Rao is outstanding.
Dr Rao is one of the best doctors I have ever known [...]
Dr. Rao's team is excellent
Dr. Rao is always great!
It was Dr.Ashwin Rao whom I saw for follow up the status of my Injured ankle and knee. He was and is always good at what he does like others, but the difference with him is that he cares and listens and never hurry me [...]
Dr. Rao was amazing! [...]
Dr. Rao and [...] are excellent representatives of UW Medicine. I have referered many people to Dr. Rao!
None; just keep up the excellent standards of medical care! Dr. Rao is the best: very understanding, compassionate, and thoughtful.
The medical fellow was outstanding--a great listener and keen observer.
Although he is not my PCP, I have seen Dr Ashwin Rao for discomfort in my knees, due to osteoarthritis. He is well informed of the history of my case and I've seen him for nearly 20 years. He has always provided me with detailed and clear information and has brought relief on several occasions during this time. His suggested treatments for my recent visit were clear and he provided referrals for PT as well as an initial consult with an orthopaedic surgeon to discuss the possibility of knee replacement.
About Ashwin L. Rao
Ashwin L. Rao, MD, FAMSSM, is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and is a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Rao is a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and a medical consultant for the Brooks Beast Middle Distance Track Club. He previously served as a team physician for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, Program Director of the UW Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Co-Chair of the Education Committee on the Board of Directors of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).
His clinical interests include ultrasound guided procedures, platelet rich plasma (PRP), selective peripheral nerve hydrodissection, percutaneous tenotomy (Tenex), management of chronic tendinopathy and arthritis, concussion evaluation and management, and comprehensive wellness care for the professional and recreational athlete. His research and academic interest focus on mental health in athletes and he is co-author of the textbook, “Mental Health in the Athlete – Modern Perspectives and Novel Challenges for the Sports Medicine Provider”.
Dr. Rao believes in a collaborative team-based approach to patient care. As your medical provider, he will seek your perspective in developing a health care plan to return you to your active lifestyle. He believes in the power of collaboration and shared decision making and possess a skillset that sits firmly between conservative care and surgical intervention that allows patients to seek rapid paths to recovery from chronic injury.
Dr. Rao completed his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College and his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rao completed his residency training in family medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at the UW School of Medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Rao enjoys travelling and photography.
Education and Training
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Case Western Reserve UniversityMedical education, 2003UW - Dept. of Family Medicine