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Dr. Tara Rao, MD

Dr. Tara Rao, MD

Dermatology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Tara Rao, MD is a dermatologist in Purchase, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University in 2008. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

3030 Westchester Ave Purchase, NY 10577

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.7
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
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2 star
7%
7%
1 star
27%
27%

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I saw Dr Rao for over three years for cosmetic skin treatments, including different types of laser treatments. She is amazing! I look 10 years younger. She is very knowledgeable, caring and experienced.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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I. Lerner – Apr 22, 2025
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Amazing. Highly recommend
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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Rob_G – Feb 13, 2025
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Worst experience in my life, my condition is getting worst, they should remove her Doctor license!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Beatriz – Jul 13, 2024
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She is so incompetent never gonna visit her again
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Emily R – Jun 21, 2020
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When I inquired about a mole on my neck, Dr. Rao replied, "Oh yeah, I can tell you've been picking at it, it's crusty" - I have great personal hygiene and that was mostly makeup. Who says that to their patient? In front of a trainee no less... Unprofessional, I left their feeling self-conscious and humiliated.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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NR – Sep 06, 2019
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Was rushed out of the office so quickly after waiting over 40 minutes. A 5 minute appointment is not sufficient. So disappointed. I had thought she was a good doctor, but at this level of rush she made a mistake on me that may cause a bigger scar than necessary. Then she made me feel bad for wanting to have more than 5 minutes of her time. As an excuse she said, 'I have patients waiting....' What am I? Very unsatisfactory.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Disappointed in New York, NY – Apr 29, 2019
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About Me

biography

Tara Rao MD, FAAD is a board- certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group. Dr. Rao’s interests are in general dermatology and dermatologic surgery with specializations in laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.

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  • Dermatology

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

  • Dermatologic Surgery

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Office3030 Westchester Ave Purchase, NY 10577
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Practice

Unavail800 Westchester Ave Ste N715 Rye Brook, NY 10573
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Practice

Office21 W 19th St New York, NY 10011
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 7:30pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 7:30pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 7:30pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 7:30pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl
    New York, NY 10029
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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