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: Atrial Fibrillation, Ablation, Heart Monitors, Pacemakers, Arrhythmia

Board certifications

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Years of experience

17+ 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

247 Ratings

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

1-5 of 47 Reviews

10/29/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr Rao listen very intently to my concerns and talk to me with careful in regards to each of them. I found her to be knowledgeable and efficient in Profession. We agreed on a plan for my care and I feel Very confident in Her care.

10/29/2025 | Verified Patient

Very good experience. The doctor explained everything, went over data and came up with follow up plan. I was very comfortable.

10/27/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr Rao is excellent. I had wonderful information and care from Dr Rao

10/15/2025 | Verified Patient

When I tried to ask a question after she was finished telling me info on what was next step, she said her time was up. She had another patient waiting in the clinic.

10/07/2025 | Verified Patient

I am very pleased with Dr Rao! I feel strongly that she cares about me and wants to make me well!