Dr. Arun S Rao, MD
Geriatrics / Geriatric Medicine
About
Dr. Arun S. Rao is a fellowship-trained, board-certified geriatrician with over 25 years of experience and deep expertise in the medical, cognitive, social, and logistical complexities of caring for older adults. A New Jersey native, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and his MD from Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and The Medical Center of Princeton, then returned to the University of Michigan Medical Center for a rigorous 2-year academic and clinical fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, with a research focus on infections in long-term care facilities.
Doctor Information
Credentials
Specialty
Geriatrics / Geriatric Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine – Geriatric Medicine; Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP); Fellow, American Geriatrics Society (AGSF)
Training
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – BS Biological Psychology, With Distinction (1989–1993), Medical School - Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (MD, 1997), Residency - Internal Medicine – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital & The Medical Center of Princeton (1997–2000), Fellowship - Geriatric Medicine (2-year academic & clinical) – University of Michigan Medical Center (2000–2002); Research focus: infections in long-term care facilities, Additional Training : Faculty at Harvard Program in Geriatrics (through Weill Cornell); ASGE Senior Fellows Course faculty; Special Olympics NJ Volunteer Coach (Swimming)
NPI Number
1972690048
Practice Details
Categories
Geriatrics, Elder Care, House Calls, Dementia, Palliative Care, Longevity
Subcategories
House-Call Geriatric Consultations, Cognitive Decline & Dementia, Care Coordination & Management, Palliative & End-of-Life Care, Long-Term Care Planning, Hospice Referrals, Aging in Place, PACE Program Experience
Patient Communication
Languages
English, French
Gender
Male
Visit Types
At-Home
Education
Research focus: infections in long-term care facilities
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine (academic & clinical) – University of Michigan Medical Center
Fellowship
Internal Medicine – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital & The Medical Center of Princeton
Residency
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – BS Biological Psychology, With Distinction
Undergraduate
Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical School · 1997
Training
American Board of Internal Medicine – Geriatric Medicine; Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP); Fellow, American Geriatrics Society (AGSF)
Board certification
Recognition & Awards
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