About Dr. Girish S. Rao

Girish S. Rao, MD, is a Leading Internist with Southern Maryland Medical Group LLC in Greenbelt, Clinton, and Camp Springs, MD

Girish S. Rao, MD, is a well-versed internist who diagnoses and treats patients at Southern Maryland Medical Group, LLC, in Greenbelt, Clinton, and Camp Springs, MD. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at Doctors Community Hospital, MedStar Family Choice, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and Right Weight Center. Dr. Girish S. Rao has an impressive professional journey that spans fourteen years. He has expanse knowledge and expertise in the management of diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. “He emphasizes the model of ‘Preventative Medicine’ by utilizing age and gender appropriate screening tools to detect and treat early signs of disease. Dr. Rao strongly encourages his patients to serve as active participants in their healthcare at whatever level they feel comfortable and provides them with the knowledge they need to make well-informed decisions for their future,” states the official website of Southern Maryland Medical Center. For more information about Dr. Girish S. Rao, please visit https://www.smmgmd.com/providers.html.

Girish S. Rao, MD, attended St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and received his medical degree in 2002. Then, he served his internship and internal medicine residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey (2002-2005). At Cooper University Hospital, he served both as a Chief Resident and a member of the hospital’s Graduate Medical Education committee. In addition, Dr. Rao received board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition to his medical degree, he holds an undergraduate degree in public health studies acquired at Johns Hopkins University and a Master of health Sciences degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology received at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2016, he was published among the Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors. He dedicates his spare time to playing tennis, family and friends, and listening to music. For more information about Dr. Girish S. Rao, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/117243-Girish-Rao-internist-Clinton-MD-20735.