Dr. Chethana Rao, MD
Dr. Chethana Rao, MD is an internist in Fairfax, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3903 Fair Ridge Dr Fairfax, VA 22033Compare with other Internists
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We believe in providing the best possible care for our patients in a friendly and efficient environment. Our providers are board certified in their specialty and keep up to date with the latest treatments. We have an open door policy with flexible...read moreInternal Medicine
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Penn State Geisinger Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1998University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1996Ut Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1996Bangalore Medical College
Undergraduate School, 1992Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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