Dr. Rao, his nurse, and the resident were an outstanding team in how they took in my information, empowered me with guidance, and made me feel supported and cared for. As individuals, they each were very knowledgeable and authoritative. As a team, they were truly superb. I'm so impressed.

[...] and Dr Rao are excellent!

Dr Rao and team are amazing. They listen carefully, have great expertise, and I would refer anybody to them without ANY hesitation.

Ashwin Rao has been my provider for many years. He is truly one of the best providers I have ever worked with. He listens, problem solves, cares deeply about his patients. I always walk away feeling heard and with a clear treatment path forward. I recommend him regularly to people who I know could benefit by working with him.

My visit with Dr Rao was honest, straightforward, informative, empathetic, descriptive, and provided me with the information I needed to make a clear decision

I'm a return patient of Dr Rao's but this is a new issue. I adore his manner & judgement have raved about him as a doctor for at least 10 years to any friends who will listen. He's so good at explaining and offering alternatives but always gives guidance. No matter how hopeless I may feel going into his office, I always feel so positive when leaving.

Dr. Rao is outstanding! Always a wonderful experience. One of the best listeners in medicine. Appreciate how he thinks outside the box!

Dr Rao is very good at communicating and takes his time to be thorough. I never feel like he is rushing the visit. He presents all of the options clearly and answers all of my questions.

Dr. Rao is a great communicator. Knows exactly what details to leave in and what to leave out so the limited time we have is comprehensive.

Dr Rao is kind, gentle and compassionate. Very thorough in providing options in care

Dr. Rao was very kind and understanding. He's a fantastic doctor!

Dr. Rao is the greatest.

Dr. Rao is the epitome of a good doctor. He is knowledgeable and caring. He was recommended to me by my dentist, who raved about his own experience with Dr. Rao. I am grateful to have found Dr. Rao.Imust take this opportunity to comment on The PT Dr. Rao set me up with, [...]. I had a muscle injury from weightlifting 5 years ago. I had seen numerous PTs after the injury but [...] towered above the others I has seen. She is so thorough and competent and Intelligent. She's really took he time to pin down the source of my pain. I was so impressed with her! After years of pursuing an effective treatment for my levator scapulae pain, I finally found effective therapy with [...].

Exceptional experience. Thank you Dr Rao and his nurses

Dr Rao is the BEST!!!

Dr Rao is amazing! He talked to me in a way that every patient who has ever had a medical issue hopes the doctor treats them. Kind, thorough, positive, not rushed. And kudos to medical assistant [...](spelling?) also. She also was kind and thorough and made sure I was comfortable.

In all of my 31 years of living I think Dr. Rao was the most empathetic doctor. He listened & didn't make me feel like the appointment was rushed. He gave me insight into my [...] that the past doctors could not see.

Dr. Rao is an excellent doctor!! His assistant, [...] is excellent also!!

Dr Rao is amazing

Dr. Rao is a fantastic doctor. He is so caring and thorough. I always feel well treated by him.

Dr. Rao is awesome!

Dr. Rao was the first doctor to actually listen to my problem, and then diagnose it. I feel like the PRP went well but its too soon to see the results.

Dr. Rao and his assistant, [...] are the best providers I have ever had. I feel seen and heard and I trust them with my care.

Dr Rau is amazing and I am constantly recommending his excellent care to others with sports medicine needs. He is caring, compassionate, excellent at what he does and I am sure deserves a raise !!

Dr. Rao is the absolute best doctor. I have recommended him to many people.

Dr Rao was very friendly and cared about my problem.

Dr. Rao and his medical assistant are exceptional. Dr. Rao did a great job of walking me through the entire procedure, and he and his medical assistant were so good at making sure I was comfortable and not anxious. I also appreciate that he is such an exceptional provider in general - he listens to patients, believes them, and helps you understand pros and cons of various treatment options. I feel so lucky to have him as my sports medicine doctor.

Aswin Rao has a rare combination of qualities: friendly and sincere, wise, down to earth, thorough, interested, professional and skilled. He cares and he is supremely skilled at what is does. He is a special man and MD!

Dr. Roa was very helpful and patient. Made me feel comfortable.

I just love Dr. Rao!! He is competent skilled and I trust him above all others. I have had many serious injuries over the years due to overuse and age...Dr. Rao has kept me moving and active. This is one of the most important things in my daily life. I cannot thank him enough. I am so grateful to have him as my physician.

Dr. Rao took the time to listen carefully to my detailed history, performed a thorough evaluation and developed a treatment plan that worked for my needs. Once again, I was extremely satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Rao [...]

[...] Dr. Rao is fantastic at his job; he listens and really cares about you despite his busy schedule. I wish both of them the best!

My visits with Dr Rao are always great. Knowledgeable and personable

Dr Rao is awesome, very personable, listens, shows empathy!

Dr. Rao was very attentive and engaged. He explained all of my options clearly and I'm looking forward to moving ahead with our treatment.

Dr. Rao is a superb physician and one of the best listeners I have ever met

Dr. Rao is the best!!! He's an expert in his field, warm, caring and knows his field!!

Dr. Rao is super! So is [...]!

Dr. Rao is amazing!!

Dr. Rao was extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, AND had very strong interpersonal skills--a rare and impressive combination. It's clear he's extremely skilled at what he does, but he also took the time to express empathy and thoroughly answer my questions.

Dr. Rao is amazing. He spent so much extra time with us to make sure we were all on the same page.

Dr Rao is the best one can find

This was an excellent appointment, full of information and care. I deeply appreciated the doctor for giving me a full spectrum of information, including some detail that I needed to find the right physical therapy (and possibly/hopefully) avoid a more invasive procedure. Perhaps most importantly, the doctor helped me understand what escalation or future help would be available as we approached different treatment options. Well thought out, the perfect level of information, and care and personalized attention rather than a canned "fits all" approach. Thank you!

Dr. Rao and his assistant [...] are two of the genuinely good people in the world and extraordinary practitioners that do university of Washington proud. I've been a patient of Dr. Rao for about 15 years now and I have referred family and friends to him. He is very busy and never rushes through any appointment. Looks his patients in the eyes with concernand listens and asks pivotal questions to help Solve our healthcare concerns.

Awesome physician! Thorough, kind, informative.

Dr. Rao does an excellent job of explaining the process - he seems very knowledgeable & your trust him.

Dr Rao was excellent! Very knowledgeable, very professional and always has tremendous footwear.

Dr Rao and his assistant have been extremely caring and helpful with my issues. Their care goes beyond the exam room as they follow my progress with PT and other physicians.They are remarkable.

He is very kind, knowledgeable and accessible. I really am impressed with him & his team. The facility is also impressive.

Dr. Rao is fantastic in all aspects of. His staff is always friendly and thorough.