About Robert Rao, MD
Robert Rao, MD, a general and breast surgeon at Endeavor Health and Medical Director of Surgical Services at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, brings more than 30 years of experience in treating abdominal and breast conditions. His practice focuses on breast cancer surgery, as well as care for gallbladder issues, hernias, thyroid conditions and skin cancers. Dr. Rao combines compassion with surgical precision, integrating genetics and personalized treatment approaches to guide each patient’s care.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to treat each patient with technical excellence while honoring their emotions and guiding them through difficult times.
Care philosophy
I treat every patient as if they were my family. That includes how I talk to them and how I care for them, with the same respect and compassion I would want for my own loved ones.
Overview
- Gender Male
- Personal interests Traveling, Spending time with family, Tennis
Conditions treated (5)
- Breast disease
- Gallbladder disease
- Hernias
- Thyroid disease
- Melanoma and skin cancer
Procedures performed (4)
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Laparoscopic and robotic gall bladder and hernias
- Thyroidectomy
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
880 W. Central Rd., Suite 5000 Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2355
Medical School
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1990University of Missouri School of Medicine (Kansas City)
Residencies
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1995General SurgeryLoyola University Medical Center (Illinois)
Board certifications
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1996SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Reviews (109)
September 28, 2026
Dr Rao is a caring individual. I would come back to him in a minute.
September 22, 2026
Love all the doctors and staff
September 19, 2026
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in early August. Although I haven't had surgery yet, my patient navigator, [...], has been extremely helpful, caring and supportive - answering all of my questions and assisting with my appointments. I have met with my surgeon, Dr. Rao, several times and have had multiple phone conversations with him. He has been very kind, compassionate and patient with my many questions regarding my best course of action.
September 19, 2026
Praiseworthy!
September 17, 2026
Dr. Rao is a very competent, kind and compassionate doctor. His staff is the same.
September 17, 2026
I already rated this doctor highly on wrbsites
September 3, 2026
The very professional doctor explained everything very well to me
September 3, 2026
Dr Rao and staff always make me feel heard and safe. They are respectful of my time and their commitment and compassion are greatly appreciated.
August 29, 2026
Dr Rao was amazingly patient and open to communicating-answering all of my questions. Great appointment!
August 29, 2026
Dr. Rao provides excellent care and service.He made certain that all my issues were followed up in a timely manner and was very caring and concerned. I really appreciated his expertise. He's a very caring doctor.
August 27, 2026
Excellent professional approach to care. Very empathetic to concerns and gave excellent explanations.
August 22, 2026
Everyone was friendly and professional.
August 21, 2026
Very professional and helpful.
August 9, 2026
It was great service and I am pleased with it
August 6, 2026
Doctors are very kind , helpful and supportive. Staff are also very helpful and friendly.
August 1, 2026
Dr Rao and his team are the absolute best of the best.
July 19, 2026
Dr. Rao is so kind, patient and sympathetic. He Is patient and answers all questions. He is totally concerned with his patients and really cares about you.
July 17, 2026
Dr Rao has always treated me with respect, kindness and has used his incredible clinical skills to help me beyond belief.
July 11, 2026
Was very informative and professional in the approach to my care concerns
July 11, 2026
Excellent and compassionate care throughout my entire visit.
July 6, 2026
Never had any issue so far but it would be nice if one of them smile once awhile
July 5, 2026
Dr Rao and his staff were not only extremely competent, but treated me with such kindness and respect.
July 2, 2026
Dr. Rao creates an environment where you know he cares about your issues.
June 28, 2026
Dr. Rao's staff is very professional.
June 25, 2026
Very accommodating. Pleasant to talk to
June 22, 2026
Fantastic
June 21, 2026
Good
June 20, 2026
Dr Rao is very caring and a wonderful doctor. He truly cares about his patients and.
June 13, 2026
Dr. Rao is an amazing man, surgeon & human being!
June 7, 2026
Dr. Rao was kind, patient and his bedside manners were above and beyond
June 1, 2026
Doctor took time to listen complaints and gave very detailed explanation what can be done.
May 29, 2026
I'm as always grateful for your support and your kindness
May 17, 2026
Amazing doctor
May 1, 2026
Dr. Rao is my breast cancer surgeon & is excellent.
April 30, 2026
Treated friendly boot like a number. Appointment was on time and efficiently.
April 27, 2026
Welcomed and appreciated by everyone .
April 23, 2026
First experience with Dr. Rao and was highly impressed from meeting him for the first time, all the way through the experience!
April 23, 2026
Dr Rao is the best!
April 9, 2026
Great care
April 5, 2026
Dr. Rao, explained everything very well and answered all my questions about the procedure. He's kind and made me feel very comfortable. It's hard to find a doctor who listens. I am fortunate to have found him.
April 3, 2026
Dr. Rao is the Best! The staff are Fabulous! Compassionate and Wonderful care!
April 3, 2026
Dr. Rao made me feel very comfortable and confident that I was in good hands. He's very down to earth.
March 28, 2026
Dr. Rao is very personable and caring of his patients. He personally keeps me informed and safe along this very scary process. Dr. Rao listens to me and provides options to help me make the best decisions without ever feeling rushed. I am so happy he is part of my team.
March 23, 2026
Dr Rao has treated me with the utmost respect and makes me feel comfortableTo be honest. I'm healing well and am grateful to him.
March 13, 2026
Great manner, knowledgeable, All doctors should be like Dr. Rao
March 12, 2026
I appreciate the care and time Dr Rao takes during my appointments. I trust he always has my best interest in mind.
March 9, 2026
First meeting with Dr. Rao... Was very pleased with his skills, personality and "beadside manner".
March 7, 2026
Perfect
January 29, 2026
Dr. Rao is absolutely the best doctor! He is caring, compassionate and understands my personality. He is my favorite doctor.
January 18, 2026
Always friendly and open to questions-very informative.
January 18, 2026
Dr. Rao is Great!! He really cares about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable in his field. Just wonderful!!
January 15, 2026
Dr Rao is just a wonderful dr. Very thorough puts patients at ease. Great bedside manor
January 2, 2026
Thank's for everything.
December 21, 2025
I have found everyone on my team fantastic[...] Dr. Rao and everyone else that I was in contact with.
December 20, 2025
We love Dr rao and his communication and care and skill in caring for us
December 11, 2025
Dr Rao is so kind and listens to his patients
December 7, 2025
Dr. Rao and his nurses always put me at ease.
December 1, 2025
Overall had a great experience and now healing.
November 26, 2025
Excellent doctor he explained my results clearly.
November 24, 2025
Overall it was very good
November 20, 2025
be a pacient of Dr. Robert Rao is to be in the best hands he is an excellent doctor
October 30, 2025
Very positive interaction with Dr. Rao. He made me feel comfortable. Put me at ease with his sense of humor.
October 17, 2025
He's super duper! I feel heard!
October 15, 2025
Dr, Rao and his staff are professional and provide TLC at each visit.
October 10, 2025
Dr. Rao is not only excellent in his practice within his specialty, but his bedside manner is impeccable! What a pleasant doctor to deal with and handle your case.
October 9, 2025
They always provide me whatever information I need
October 6, 2025
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Rao. Such a nice man,makes you feel very comfortable and my surgery went as well as can be expected. Very happy with the outcome.
October 6, 2025
Dr Rao was patient, took time to answer our questions, explained the surgery procedure.
October 2, 2025
Dr. Rao is great to deal with. Puts you at ease immediately.
September 27, 2025
Dr Rao is always personable and never seems rushed. He knows how to explain things in a way you can understand and takes the time to make sure you do and that you are comfortable with the next steps. I find him to be an excellent surgeon and have 100% confidence in him with my medical care. His staff as well has always been great. I would highly recommend him.
September 25, 2025
Dr. Rao is co the best, most kind, most caring physician. I'm so grateful to have him caring for me.
September 19, 2025
Thank you to all the hospital staff, who were very kind and very attentive and careful with my person, today I feel very well from my operation I have already been 24 days and I feel super good, thank you Doctor Road and all the staff, I recommend you to %1000
September 16, 2025
Dr Rao is so very kind and personable, making the patient feel comfortable during the visit.
September 16, 2025
I appreciate what they are doing please keep continuing good work.
September 10, 2025
Dr. Rao patiently answered all of my questions. He respected my background as a health care professional.
September 9, 2025
It was really a nice experience. Everyone was very helpful. Very accommodating with my other Referral and I got the results fairly quickly, which I was very impressed. They were very sweet and informative at everything. I'm very thorough in the examination and process.
August 24, 2025
Actually enjoy going to this Dictor
August 22, 2025
Dr. Rao has cared for me for 2 years following breast cancer surgery & is terrific!
August 22, 2025
Staff polite and friendly. Dr. Rao is easy to talk to and puts you at ease. I feel fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
August 18, 2025
Dr. Rao was great. Listened to my concerns and gave me time I needed. Procedure was comfortable as could be. Nurse was excellent too.
August 18, 2025
Doctor saw me on time, was thorough and professional.
August 17, 2025
Dr Rao was awesome , straight talker yet has compassion and humor! That is just what I need.
August 16, 2025
Efficient yet caring
August 14, 2025
Very friendly and professional
August 7, 2025
Treatment from Staff and doctor was outstanding.
July 28, 2025
She take time to talk to you and explain stuff that regard your care and give all answer to your ? You can feel that she care not only being a patient
July 18, 2025
I feel confident in choosing Dr. Rao as my surgeon.
July 17, 2025
Dr. Rao is outstanding. He has gone through my journey with breast cancer.Very professional, knowledgeable and caring
July 7, 2025
Great job
July 6, 2025
After six years of excellent care by Dr Rao and staff, I still look forward to my visits. They run on time and treat patients in very kind and pleasant ways.
July 4, 2025
Dr Rao and his staff treated me with kindness and answered all my questions. Very easy to schedule appointments and kept me informed of any changes
June 24, 2025
The nurse was very friendly and efficient, and calming. Dr Rao was very friendly. Informative, and calming about the surgery and the follow up visit.
June 22, 2025
Provider was very sensitive to my schedule and has worked with me very well.
June 22, 2025
Dr Rao was wonderful. I would use him again or refer him to others without hesitation.
June 20, 2025
Dr. Rao and the staff provided outstanding care.
June 17, 2025
Dr. Rao is a great man, very kind, very caring & very good at what he does! I'm lucky to have him as my surgeon.
June 15, 2025
I had outpatient surgery and could not have been happier with my surgeons and the rest of the care team.
June 10, 2025
Ever since I am diagnosed with Cancer, I have experienced the best care I can ask for from the team. Thank you so much.
June 8, 2025
All staff were fantastic and had my interests and needs in mind. Stellar communication and anticipation of patient's questions and concerns. The surgical staff set an excellent tone and were accommodating, especially the anesthesiologist. Dr. Rao has a wonderful bedside manner and projects experience confidence.
June 7, 2025
Superb
June 7, 2025
Love Dr. Rao!! Great bedside manner, thorough and great sense of humor.
June 7, 2025
He's been my doctor for a while now. I wouldn't trade him for the world - he really cares about his patients.
June 6, 2025
Kind, compassionate with a dry sense of humor.
May 31, 2025
Excellent excellent excellent
May 25, 2025
Robert Rao is a wonderful doctor. He is very friendly, attentive, always smiling and positive.
May 25, 2025
Everybody in the office was great the Dr made u feel comfortable. The office is very nice and clean
May 22, 2025
Caring and helpful.
May 17, 2025
The best Doctor/ surgeon & stay I've ever worked with.
May 15, 2025
He is a very skilled surgeon with a great demeanor to calm fear and help me thru the process toward healing.
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