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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Venkat Rao is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with a certificate of additional qualifications in hand surgery. He specializes in breast reconstruction, hand and microsurgery, limb reattachment, and nerve injuries. Dr. Rao is chief of the UW replantation service.
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Breast Cancer Clinic
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 (608) 266-6400
(800) 323-8942
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UW Carbone Cancer Center
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Breast Center
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(608) 266-6400
(800) 323-8942
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UW Hospital and Clinics
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Wayfinding
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Hand Surgery Clinic B
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(608) 263-7502
(800) 323-8942
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UW Hospital and Clinics
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Wayfinding
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Plastic Surgery Clinic
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(608) 263-7502
(800) 323-8942
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UW Hospital and Clinics
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Wayfinding
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Transformations
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(608) 836-9990
(866) 447-9990
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2349 Deming Way Clinic (Transformations)
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| Procedures |
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Our doctors provide a wide range of services. The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this physician.
Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Lift, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Cyst Mass Excision of the Hand, DeQuervains Release, Earlobe Repair, Eyelid Surgery, Hand Surgery, Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction, Liposuction, Microsurgery for Plastic and Reconstructive Procedures, Mole and Skin Tag Removal, Nerve Repair, Tendon Repair, TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction, Trauma Injury Reconstruction, Tummy Tuck
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English
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Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.
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Professional Certifications and Education
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| Board Certification |
Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery
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| Fellowship |
St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, University of Louisville
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| Residency |
Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
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| Internship |
General Hospital, Madras, India
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| Medical School |
Madras Medical College, India, 1970
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Hospital Affiliations
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| Primary Affiliation(s) |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Secondary Affiliation(s) |
Meriter Hospital, Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial
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| Research |
Dr. Venkat Rao’s current research interests include breast reconstruction, nerve injuries, limb preservation for replantation with the rat model, and internal fixation in hand fractures. |
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