Meena Rao, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex

1500 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 662-9500

181 miles away

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About

When I give advice to patients, it is the advice I would give to my friends or family members. I want each patient to know that I care about them as a person, and I will be there to see them through any acute issues and any ongoing treatment.

Earlier in my career, I worked with children taking part in research studies in the hematology/oncology division. I was able to follow patients through their entire time in those studies, and very much enjoyed developing those relationships and providing ...

What I treat

Specialties: Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Areas of focus: Ablation, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Monitors, Pacemakers

Board certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Years of experience

18+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: Keck School of Medicine at USC (2008)
Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center (2011)
Fellowship: Duke Graduate Medical Education (2016)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Female

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

217 Ratings

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

1-5 of 45 Reviews

08/31/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Rao is the best, professional personable and thorough

08/29/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Rao went over my most recent echocardiogram results and answered all of my questions thoroughly.

08/02/2026 | Verified Patient

The best health care visit, Dr Rao and her staff were outstanding!

07/31/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr RAO was fabulous. Empathetic caring sympathetic and excellent communication skills. I am most confident in her skills and recommendations. She is one of the best cardiologists I have to care for me.