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Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD
Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Clinical Overview
Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is a Urologist practicing in Ocala, FL. Dr. Rao is accepting new patients and offers telehealth.
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Office Locations
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Advanced Urology Institute1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 300, Ocala, FL 34471
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Apr 02, 2026
Dr Rao is personable, yet fully answers any and all questions. Have seen him for several years, and he is always outstanding. Stringly recommend.
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Medical Expertise & Background
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Specialties*
Urology
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Common Patient Questions
Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Rao accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Rao's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Rao accepts Florida Blue, HealthSmart, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Ambetter, Health Net, First Health, Humana, Health Net of California, ChoiceCare Network, Curative, UnitedHealthCare, Cigna, MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Rao accepts here.
Dr. Rao's office is located at 1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 300 Ocala, FL 34471. Get a map and directions to Dr. Rao's office here.
Dr. Rao frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Rao speaks Spanish. See Dr. Rao's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Rao has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Rao is board certified in
Dr. Rao has been practicing as a Urologist for 29 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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Duke University
1997
Board Certifications
- Urology
Internship
- Duke University
Residency Hospital
- Duke University Hospital
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