Mahes Rao, M.D.

Gastroenterologist

Ages Treated: 16+

(225) 927-1190

Quick Facts:

Board Certified Gastroenterologist
Currently Accepting New Patients
Most Insurance Plans Accepted
Performs Colonoscopies

Mahes Rao, M.D. Practices at the Following Locations

Baton Rouge, LA – Jefferson Hwy	9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809	(225) 927-1190	Request an appointment at this location
Baton Rouge Research	9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809	(225) 927-1190	Request an appointment at this location

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About Mahes Rao, M.D.

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

I like it and I was in GI research prior to clinical GI fellowship

Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?

IBD, HCV and Liver Disease

Where did you study?

Undergraduate: Utkal University
Medical School: SCB Medical College and Hospital, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
Internship, Residency, Fellowship: SUNY at Buffalo, New York

What certifications do you hold?

Board Certified Gastroenterology

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

Traveling, jogging, eating out

Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?

Best Clinical Teacher at SUNY (State University of New York at Buffalo) 1987-1988

Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?

Hindi, Oriya, Bengali

Please list your professional affiliations.

American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Louisiana Gastroenterology Society
American Gastroenterology Association