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Dr. Sudhir Rao, MD

Dr. Sudhir Rao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Sudhir Rao, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Big Rapids, MI. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Corwell Health Big Rapids Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

650 Linden St Ste 2 Big Rapids, MI 49307

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4.7
29 ratings, 13 with a written review
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First impressions
Friendly employees, very little wait time, and knowledgeable staff. What more could you ask for? They did a very good job with their one chance to make a good first impression! Recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff Holly – Jan 31, 2024
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Did a good job
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 22, 2023
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Both my husband and I would highly recommend Dr. R
Dr. RAO came highly recommended to us and we agree. He is very knowledgable and very professional. His staff is also very professional, people friendly and efficient. We have both been patients of Dr. RAO and have been very satisfied.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Miller's – Aug 16, 2023
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Dr. Rao did my hip surgery and I had no complications. He addresses all your questions and concerns. I highly recommend for all your surgery needs.
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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Jennie Kludy – Jun 15, 2021
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i have six replacements that dr rao did on me i have gotten 100% back on all i would recommend dr rao to anyone, i have heard a few people say that he is not good or did something wrong on them, well all i got to say, is do exactly what he says to do. to many people think they know better. they take shortcuts on what they are told to do, like skipping theraphy or not doing it the ways he says to do, or not don't slow down until your healed.only the people that really know if he is good or not, are the ones that just don't fellow procedures. people can blame anything on anyone.he is a great 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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mcginnis shannon – May 10, 2020
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I recently had a knee replacement performed by Dr. Rao. Everything went as planned with no problems whatsoever. He is an excellent surgeon, answered all questions, explained everything I wanted detailed information on. Office appointments were efficient and accommodating to my schedule. I could not have asked for a better outcome.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Big Rapids, MI – Jun 10, 2019
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I've had many joint replacement surgeries all performed by Dr. Rao. He is an awesome Dr. and I have never had any issues.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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My family has been seeing Dr. Rao for over 20 years, he is a great doctor. He takes time to explain all your options for your injury and explains every step of the necessary treatment. He doesn't sugar coat anything, which is something I really like in a doctor. I highly recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2018
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Dr. Rao is a excellent surgeon ,he has done both hips on my 26 yr old girlfriend and it was life changing she can walk again .I am in the waiting room because Dr. Rao is doing a full knee replacement on her as I type. I'll post results but I recommend Dr. Rao to anyone that need joint surgery, he is a confident and caring man.. Never had any problems thank you sudhir 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
3 others found this helpful
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Cory in Michigan – Apr 09, 2018
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This man has done knee surgery on both my knees. He is great. Very caring and understanding. Great besside manner and listens to you and walks you through all he is going to do. Very gentle. I would highly recommend him.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Eaton Rapids, MI – Mar 02, 2017
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Dr. Rao did two shoulder surgeries, for me. One was bone spurs, and the other was a third surgery, that another doctor had two cracks at, and failed...Dr. Rao was successful! He has excellent bedside manners, and takes the time to listen. He's a straight shooter...if it can or can't be done, he will be straight forward with your options, and outcome.
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
6 others found this helpful
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G. Draur in Cadillac, MI – Aug 16, 2016
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Dr Rao did surgery on my foot for a torn tendon and then this past winter I also seen him for a broken ankle. He is a very good doctor.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Shannon in Lake City, MI – May 27, 2016
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Dr, Rao is a very nice man takes the time to listen & answer questions. I had a severe foot fracture,he operated using plates,screws,& rod,7 months later all the hardware had to be removed due to soft tissue injuries the hardware had caused. Several months later I returned to him still in so much pain,he said the cartilage had not healed completely & that was the way it would always be. With so much pain I decided to get a second opinion, had surgery from 2nd Dr. who fixed my foot,no more pain!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mari-anne in Big Rapids, MI – Apr 27, 2016
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Dr. Sudhir Rao, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Big Rapids, MI. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Corwell Health Big Rapids Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Pediatric Hand Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Cleveland Clinic Fndn

    Residency Hospital

  • Sinai Grace Hosp/sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Bombay / Goa Medical College

    Medical School

  • University Of Mumbai / Goa Medical College

    Medical School
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Locations

Practice

Big Rapids Orthopaedics PC650 Linden St Ste 2 Big Rapids, MI 49307
1
(231) 577-2550
Office120 N Michigan Ave Ste 6 Big Rapids, MI 49307
2
(231) 796-6721
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital400 Hobart St Cadillac, MI 49601
3
(231) 577-2550

Practice

Office302 Hobart St Ste B Cadillac, MI 49601
4
(231) 577-2550
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