Dr. Vani Rao MD, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
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I am currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine. I am also the Director of Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Fellowship program at Hopkins. In April 2013 I was inducted into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. This honor is given to the physicians who are "committed to excellence in patient care". My research interest is on psychiatric aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury (Pl read Traumatized Brain: Amazon) and made significant contributions to this field. I am currently have a private practice in Washington DC. I am board certified in Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry.
For appointments: Pl. Contact at 202-223-8264. Interested in TBI? Contact Johns Hopkins: 410-550-2288. Amazon BOOK on Traumatized Brain.
I am the President of the Indo-American Psychiatric Association (IAPA), which currently has 7000 psychiatrists of Indian origin in the US. I have numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and have co-authored several chapters. I am dedicated to my patients and passionate about both clinical and research work.
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Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $300
Payment Methods
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Dr. Vani Rao MD, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: District of Columbia / MD041353 Vani Rao
- John Hopkins School of Medicine, Graduated 1999
- License: Maryland D0051663 / 2021
- License: Virginia 0101272735 / 2021
- Board Certification by Psychatry and Neuro-psych
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Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Vani Rao MD, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Medication Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- TBI, Concussions, Bipolar, depression
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Dr. Vani Rao MD, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
Hindi ,
Telugu, Tamil, Kannada.
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
I also speak
Hindi ,
Telugu, Tamil, Kannada.
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Chemical imbalance
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Combination of medical and Drugs
- Pharmacogenetics testing
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Dr. Vani Rao MD, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (202) 733-6502
Groups
Expertise
Bipolar Disorder
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$200-$300
Location
Washington DC
1020 19 Street, NW
Suite 625
Washington, DC 20036
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Location
Primary Location
Dr. Vani Rao MD, PLLC
1020 19th Street NW, Suite 625
Washington, DC 20036
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Additional Location
Jonhs Hopkins Bayview
4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
(202) 223-8264