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Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FHFSA, FIC-OS

Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FHFSA, FIC-OS

Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5330 E. Stop 11 Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Greencastle

Putnam County Hospital
1542 South Bloomington Street
Greencastle, IN 46135

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9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Greencastle

Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Greensburg

Decatur County Memorial Hospital
720 N. Lincoln Street
Greensburg, IN 47240

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Tuesday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Heart Physicians Greensburg

Franciscan Health Lafayette East

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Open 24 hours
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Thursday
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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Medical University of South Carolina

Residency:
Duke University School Of Medicine

Fellowship:
University of California

Undergraduate:
DePauw University

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Blogs

What Is Stiff Heart Syndrome?

What Is Stiff Heart Syndrome?

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Getting To The Heart Of Weight Loss

Getting To The Heart Of Weight Loss

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Living With Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Living With Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

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Podcasts

 

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(241 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

124 Reviews

11/25/2025

Always professional and personable, excellent Doctor.

11/24/2025

Personable Feel very confident in his skills

11/21/2025

Very pleased with the care administered by Dr. Rau, and other associates at this location.

11/20/2025

Excellent physician with a great bedside manner.

11/20/2025

He provides excellent care!

11/19/2025

Pleasant manners

11/18/2025

VERY PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL AND EXTREMELY PATIENT.

11/17/2025

Prof, friendly.

11/01/2025

Knowledgeable and friendly but direct doctor.

10/29/2025

Dr. Rao takes his time and thoroughly checks my current conditions.

10/28/2025

Dr. Rao is the best; he is compassionate, shows true interest in patients, is extremely intelligence and knowledgeable—feel so fortunate having Dr. Rao as my cardiologist!

10/24/2025

Friendly, always listens and tries to put me at ease.

10/24/2025

My issue is controlled and functioning normally

10/20/2025

The "Best" Very professional. A joy to talk to.

09/29/2025

I like Dr. RAO Vijay very much as a heart doctor

09/28/2025

He has taken care of us for 11 years and we are thankful for his help.

09/27/2025

He's a big reason for the prior comment. You can tell he really cares about his patients.

09/26/2025

Very good reputation. Care personally about his patients. Very easy to talk with. I like having him for a doctor a lot

09/26/2025

He has been my heart doctor since I first needed one. Always encouraging and helpful. Really, really going to miss him. It has been my blessing to have him as my doctor.

09/24/2025

I believe, God Blessed

09/24/2025

took time to explain all issues

09/24/2025

Dr Rao took the time to know me

09/22/2025

Great service.

09/22/2025

Dr. Rao has been my cardiologist for over 12 years. He is always friendly and professional.

09/21/2025

Dr.Rao has always treated me with care. Always a step above.

09/17/2025

Very caring explains things well.

09/11/2025

He gave me all the time I needed and addressed all of my concerns. And he has a great bedside manner!

09/06/2025

Dr. Rao if always so friendly and takes time to listen to my concerns. I appreciate his help and expertise.

09/04/2025

If they need a good doctor they can I can come where to go.

09/03/2025

Super nice

08/30/2025

Professional, personable, listens (hears) explains and includes me in options to provide the best plan for my individual needs. He is in no rush during the office visit,

08/28/2025

Easy to understand, answered all my questions

08/14/2025

Great Doctor

08/13/2025

Dr. Rao is very thorough and very knowledgeable on many questions I had. His expertise and caring approach is very much noticed and appreciated!!!!

08/12/2025

He is considerate, helpful, knowledgeable and a concern Doctor on my health problems.

08/07/2025

He cares.

08/06/2025

Dr Rao is always funny and well informed about my records .

08/05/2025

I was first impressed by his medical training and background. Every appointment has been a positive experience.

08/05/2025

Give recommendation to contact, but everyone needs to make their own choice based on needs and research.

08/01/2025

Professional and caring and helpful

07/30/2025

Very thorough in relating information to you, caring kind and compassionate!

07/29/2025

Dr. Rao if friendly and easy to talk with.

07/28/2025

Compassionate, caring

07/28/2025

Knowageable and compassionate. Makes me feel he truly cares about me not just a number in his practice.

07/28/2025

Excellent Dr very knowledgeable and friendly.

07/28/2025

Dr. Rao is great!

07/26/2025

Knows what he is taking about.

07/25/2025

Approachable, compassionate, and professional.

07/21/2025

He has taken care of my husband & I several years. I have recommended him to several friends & family.

07/17/2025

He listens and genuinely cares about you! 5 stars!!!!

07/15/2025

Professional

07/14/2025

Always prepared and very easy to talk to

07/14/2025

Through friendly

07/14/2025

Dr. Rao is very friendly. He takes time to listen and explain, if you have any concerns.

06/26/2025

I appreciate his care and treatment.

06/24/2025

Appreciate Dr. Roi’s kindness, wisdom and humility!

06/21/2025

Personal,experienced and, professional.

06/18/2025

i think he is a very good dr

06/18/2025

He takes time to talk to you, I didnt feel rushed and is very relaxed which makes me more relaxed

05/29/2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly

05/23/2025

Good bedside manners

05/17/2025

He’s personable and thorough

05/16/2025

He cares about his patients and listens.

05/15/2025

Dr.Rao is not only thoughtful he’s highly qualified. Excellent patient/doctor communication. He’s thorough and never seems to be on a hurry.

05/11/2025

good personable doctor, he knows wine!

05/10/2025

His expertise and empathy

05/03/2025

Courteous

04/29/2025

I would recommend Dr Rao He will take care of you.

04/29/2025

Trust worthy and understandable

04/28/2025

Dr. Rao, has so much compassion for his patience. He truly sits there and listens to what you have to say. He is such a remarkable, fantastic doctor.!! if you have any concerns, he wants to get those addressed. He goes over your medication to make sure everything is right on target.

04/21/2025

Personable and competent

04/21/2025

Knowledgeable and explains things well.

04/16/2025

The so awesome

04/15/2025

He is kind, very intelligent and has a caring heart. I trust him.

04/11/2025

Dr. Rao was very thorough, explaining in detail regarding my diagnosis. He answered questions and prescribed medications and set up future appointments. I appreciate his concern and will follow up with him at a future appointment.

04/11/2025

He’s the greatest. Smart, friendly and has ideas about how to improve your heart health.

04/10/2025

On time and through.

04/07/2025

completely answered my questions in a positive way. Felt quite confident in his care.

03/27/2025

He knows what he is doing and up front with us.

03/25/2025

As I said, he is friendly, kind and patient. Explained things, asked me questions and answered my questions. Never seemed rushed.

03/17/2025

He is highly polite and pretty well talk as though he knows what he's doing

03/17/2025

I liked his personality.

03/13/2025

Very easy to talk to and always feel heard.

03/13/2025

Very thorough analysis and kind

03/11/2025

Very polite,cuterous

03/10/2025

Dr Rao and I had a FaceTime visit due to me being sick from chemo. That made it very accommodating for me. Dr Rao was the kindest, most caring person. He made me feel like I really mattered. I appreciated his professionalism and knowledge.

03/04/2025

Very kind and great Dr.

02/27/2025

Dr. Rao takes the time to listen to what I have to say and what concerns I have. He makes sure that he fully addresses any issues and Ensues that I understand everything.

02/26/2025

Dr. Rau adjusted medications for my atrial fibrillation and heart failure that have made a difference in my breathing and wellbeing.

02/24/2025

Very caring and listens to his patient

02/21/2025

Extremely personable! Thoughtfully answers my questions. Demonstrates that he’s a well-rounded person.

02/20/2025

Built good rapport. Had reviewed my history. Seemed knowledgeable, explained things well and had a plan.

02/20/2025

Dr Rao is the best. Easy to ask questions and get answers

02/17/2025

Personable and caring.

02/14/2025

Very polite, caring and makes you feel at ease

02/11/2025

He listens and explains and can tell he cares.

02/11/2025

Dr Rao very personable was attentive when I was talking had very good advice

02/03/2025

Very supportive, informative and made me feel optimistic about my future and options.

01/27/2025

Dr. Rao explains everything very well.

01/25/2025

Fully reviewed my test results, knew my condition before he entered the room, was encouraging, offered good advice.

01/23/2025

Excellent doctor!! ❤️

01/22/2025

Excellent

01/22/2025

He is a great doctor

01/17/2025

Describes reasoning and problem well

01/16/2025

Willingness to listen and consider my perspective when making recommendations.

01/10/2025

He’s Great!

01/09/2025

Dr. Rao was very informative re my visit and explained my test so that I understood. No rushing through the appointment. Very pleased.

01/09/2025

Easy and easy out

01/07/2025

He is a great person and Dr, he is also very knowledgeable and professional.

01/03/2025

Seems interested in me and very competent

12/29/2024

Dr. Rao has always been kind. He has a very comfortable demeanor and makes me feel at ease. He stays on top of care and reviews the changes with my medications faithfully and takes me off things I no longer need and adds what I do need.

12/27/2024

He explained things well

12/27/2024

listens, very friendly

12/20/2024

He was very thorough and has a great bedside manner.

12/20/2024

He's the best

12/19/2024

Easy to talk to who makes you feel comfortable

12/18/2024

He was very easy to talk to an explained everything to me very. Down to earth ,an seemed like he was very interesting in what was going on an talked to to you followed threw with what was going on.

12/18/2024

Dr. Rao is totally awesome. He truly cares about his patients, and I consider him an expert in his field.

12/13/2024

Good listener, caring, thorough.

12/10/2024

Personable & knowledgeable. Very attentive to my questions & needs.

12/09/2024

He is great

12/09/2024

Best Doctor Most caring Doctor I’ve ever met

12/06/2024

Listens and offers updated advice on my health

12/05/2024

He is very good with his patients!
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