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Parineeta S. Rao, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Parineeta Rao, MD
Parineeta Rao, MD

Parineeta S. Rao, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Family Medicine
Years of Experience
11
Clinical Interests
Diet Counseling, Nutrition, Personalized Medicine, Preventive Disease Care, Primary Care
Gender
Female
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Locations
Inova General Internal Medicine Group - Ballston

3833 North Fairfax Dr
200
Arlington, VA 22203

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Phone
703-525-8863
Fax
703-525-2387

About Parineeta S. Rao, MD

Dr. Neeta Rao is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine at Inova Health System. She also completed a post-primary care fellowship in emergency medicine. Dr. Rao joined Inova with more than five years of clinical experience. She has a special interest in the management of acute and chronic illnesses, in addition to preventive medicine.

Dr. Rao became interested in family medicine because of her love for general medicine and a desire to help educate patients about their medical conditions. Her favorite parts of her job are developing trusting relationships with her patients, and advising them on health and nutrition. Dr. Rao’s goal is to help patients achieve optimal well-being by balancing the best medical treatments available along with promoting positive lifestyle changes.

A native of North Carolina, Dr. Rao currently resides in the Washington, DC metro area. In her spare time, she likes to travel, try different cuisines, and spend time with family.

Awards/Associations

  • American Board of Family Medicine
  • American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical School
American University of Antigua
Residencies
Centra Health - Lynchburg Family Medicine
Training Specialty: Family Medicine
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Fellowships
Alteon Health
Training Specialty: Emergency Medicine
8/01/2017 - 7/31/2018
Hospital Affiliations
Inova Ambulatory

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