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Dr. Lacey Rao, MD

Dr. Lacey Rao, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Lacey Rao, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Tucson, AZ and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2011. She is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 118 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (118 reviews)

Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics

6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415 Tucson, AZ 85710

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    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.6
118 ratings, 98 with a written review
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Most excellent! Dr Rao removed a couple of arthritic bones from my wrist. I could not have had a better outcome. Two years later my hand feels virtually normal, very minimal loss of function and near zero pain!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Steve – Nov 19, 2024
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Trigger finger surgery (3). But tho surgery results were great, it’s Dr. Rao herself. She’s verity proficient in her medical field. She’s friendly, low key , bright, down to earth, doesn’t waste time, very available for questions. In other word, she’s pretty terrific!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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D – Jan 22, 2024
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terrible
can't even get anyone to answer the phone .. 3 days
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2022
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Worked on Duputryn on both hands.
Mediocre surgeon at best.. worked on left hand and could not find massive swollen cord on pinky finger. She admitted that she must have hit a blood vessel in right hand pinky finger... RIght hand is ice cold on 110 degree days.. I mean real ice cold. not a good surgeon and would never recommend her
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2022
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Dr. Rao was a second opinion on the need for carpal tunnel release on my right hand. The left hand had the release surgery done by another surgeon and the results were less than ideal. Instead of meeting with me to go over the nerve testing, she had her medical assistant call and give results over the phone, even though I had a prepaid appt, the next day. Basically, the MA told me there was no carpal tunnel syndrome and Dr. Rao was referring me to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale for a “unique case” but not sure what that meant. Anyway, Mayo Clinic called and they don’t take my insurance, so now I have to find another doctor to figure out what’s wrong. Oh, and apparently I have mild carpal tunnel syndrome in the hand the surgery was performed on; it seems like that would warrant a little more convo, but I will find another doc to talk with about that. Very disappointed.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2022
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Dr. Rao is excellent. I go for shots in my thumbs every three months and barely feel a thing when she does it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 19, 2022
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Dr. Rao was an excellent doctor, very kind and explained everything very well. Surgery was great as well and everything turned out great. Thanks Doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 19, 2022
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Her staff are all very friendly and Dr. Roa is great and she listens and explains everything thoroughly. She did a wonderful job on my hand and it’s back to normal. I would highly recommend her for anyone needing hand surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy Rivera – Jan 19, 2022
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Dr Rao was very polite, with great bedside manner. She acknowledged my daughter Hanna and share good conversation. She explained verbally with use of pictures my condition and listened to chief complaints. Thus far I am satisfied with my care. Thank you Dr Rao.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Natalie – Jan 12, 2022
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Dr Rau is wonderful. Thanks
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 11, 2022
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What a great professional. She explained my recovery progress, expectations, how to manage physical therapy, what to do next, pace of recovery etc. Very easy to communicate with. She listened, then provided all the info I could think of. Highly recommended hand surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ron Spiegel – Dec 22, 2021
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Dr. Rao I felt was thorough in my evaluation and very nice. I would recomend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janice Allen – Dec 04, 2021
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She was great. Spent time explaining the issue and described the approach. Gave an injection on the spot. Best doctor I’ve seen for the arthritis in my thumb. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nov 05, 2021
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It was wonderful visits. The doctor was very nice and explained to me about the diagnostic of my left hand. She's a great doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 05, 2021
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Amazing staff and Dr. Rao was personable and extremely knowledgeable!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 27, 2021
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Was very pleasant, informanble. Very nice Doctor. Thank you Dr. Rau!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cynthia Schimon – Oct 23, 2021
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Great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 23, 2021
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Very good bedside manners and very thorough with the processes. Friendly. They made me laugh many times. Great teamwork! Thank you to all the people at the Camp Lowell Surgery Center. I had a positively wonderful experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robin Huber – Oct 21, 2021
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Dr. Rao is very professional and took the time to listen to me and explained my issue easily and clearly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diana L Iglesias – Oct 20, 2021
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Awesome, awesome, awesome! Dr. Rao and her staff are amazing. Dr. Rao took the time to explain everything to me and walked me through the whole process. I would highly recommend her to all my family and friends. Thank you Dr. Rao.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark – Sep 28, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Lacey Rao is a fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgeon board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. She specializes in conservative and surgical treatment of disorders of the hand and wrist such as arthiritis, carpal tunnel,...read more

biography

Dr. Lacey Rao is a fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgeon board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. She specializes in conservative and surgical treatment of disorders of the hand and wrist such as arthiritis, carpal tunnel,...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Michigan State University / College Of Veterinary Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
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Locations

Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics

Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415 Tucson, AZ 85710
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85711
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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