Dr. Purnima Rao, MD
Dr. Purnima Rao, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities The Woman's Hospital of Texas and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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| 5 Star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 30% | 30% |
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Dr Rao graduated magna cum laude from Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 1995, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology with a minor in French. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical...read morebiography
Dr. Rao graduated magna cum laude from Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 1995, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology with a minor in French. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical...read moreObstetrics & Gynecology
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Baylor College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2003Baylor College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2003Louisiana State University Medical Center
Medical School, 1999
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- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsGynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
View all awardsLabor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Rao with our nearby Obstetrician Gynecologists at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.
Make an appointment at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center today at
(713) 352-2952.
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