Arundathi Rao, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. Arundathi Rao is a board-certified general surgeon, fellowship trained in Bariatric, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic surgery. Her practice provides a comprehensive program to help patients lose weight safely and resolve many of the conditions associated with obesity, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, lipid disorders.
Her specialties and practice focus include:
Advanced Procedures for Weight Loss
da Vinci Assisted Robotic Surgery
Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap banding)
Complex Revisions of Previous Bariatric Procedures
For upcoming “Meet the Surgeon” events or Bariatric Support Group meeting dates, visit www.smh.com/calendar.
Dr. Rao is the Director for the Reflux Clinic, an outpatient clinic dedicated to the assessment, management and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and esophageal disorders. Call (941) 917-GERD (4373) for an appointment.
Procedures Performed
- Bariatric Revisions
- Gastric Banding (Lap-Band®)
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Sleeve
- GERD (Acid Reflux) Surgery
- Revisional Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Insurance Accepted
- *Call office for details
Education
- Medical School: Saint George's University School of Medicine
- Residency: Morehouse College
- Internship: Morehouse College
- Fellowship: Celebration Health
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