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
Endeavor Health Medical Group
880 W. Central Rd., Suite 5000
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2355
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 (103)
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.
May 13, 2025
Dr. Rao has a great bedside manner, relaxed, patient, and empathetic.
May 5, 2025
Excellent experience. Everyone in the office was friendly and concerned with my well being.
April 21, 2025
Dr. Rao is informative and explains what future tests need to be done and why. He's very caring and puts me at ease. Dr. Rao is patient and never rushed me. I feel very lucky to be under his care.
April 19, 2025
Dr. Rao is a very special guy! He's considerate, caring, kind, funny & I'm lucky enough to have him as my surgeon. All through my diagnosis of breast cancer, I have been educated & hopefully cured because of this man & so many others at Endeavor. Thank you all!!
April 17, 2025
A very caring doctor
April 17, 2025
Crazy for Dr Roe!...he suggested an ultrasound under my arm pit and waiting to hear back.
April 14, 2025
My care provider, Dr.Rao is very professional, compassionate and friendly. He treats his patients with the kind of care that makes them feel very comfortable. His office staff is very good, friendly and helps the patient feel very at ease.
April 12, 2025
Doctor, nurse navigator and blood draw personnel were all exceptional
April 12, 2025
Excellent service and care
April 5, 2025
Dr. Rao did my gallbladder surgery and lTrust him again to do my hernia surgery.He has the best Dr. To Patient manners.
March 31, 2025
Dr Rao is caring , informative , and has a great sense of humor! He came highly recommended by my Primary Care Doctor.
March 29, 2025
Good
March 27, 2025
Dr Rao is Kind and willing to listen
March 24, 2025
I met Dr. Rao for the first time a couple of years ago for a surgical consult. That surgery was determined to be unnecessary. However, I liked him immediately so when I needed my gallbladder removed, I met with him again. He is warm, and caring, and his sense of humor put me at ease. I felt confident that I was in good hands, and given the success of the surgery, I was correct.
March 15, 2025
Dr, Roa is very professional and makes me very comfortable during my visit.
March 10, 2025
Every one was very caring.
March 10, 2025
Very pleasant and informative, readily answered all my questions
March 8, 2025
Dr Rao and his nurse are so amazing. He has been so supportive and understanding and truly listens to my concerns and needs. I highly recommend him.
March 8, 2025
Thank you for everything
March 5, 2025
Dr. Rao is amazing. Excellent care and bedside manner.
February 24, 2025
Dr. Rao is very gracious and kind. He is considerate of my feelings.
February 24, 2025
Feel comfortable going here.
February 22, 2025
Dr. Rao is thorough and friendly. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 18, 2025
Everyone was very nice and attentive.
February 17, 2025
I appreciate that Dr. Rao takes my concerns seriously.
February 16, 2025
Dr. Rao and his complete staff are very professional, friendly, considerate and compassionate.I am very pleased to have them as part of the team taking care of me.
February 15, 2025
Dr Rao is always kind, caring and considerate. His sense of humor is a plus!
February 14, 2025
The doctors, nurses and support staff could sense my anxiety were all very caring walking me through every step.
February 14, 2025
I was fully satisfied with the service.
February 1, 2025
Takes the best care for me
February 1, 2025
Dr Rao is very through
January 30, 2025
Excellent!
January 24, 2025
Very easy to talk to and he was very informative
January 24, 2025
Very nice staff. Check in and check out.
January 23, 2025
Dr Rao is the best doctor ever! He listens to you and truly cares about you as a patient.
January 22, 2025
Always very informative, easy to talk with. Always super friendly . Very knowledgeable.
January 18, 2025
Dr. Rao was kind, knowledgeable and very understanding.
January 16, 2025
Dr. Rao is a fantastic physician and surgeon. His dedication to his patients and his staff is remarkable.
January 13, 2025
Very easy to talk with.
January 11, 2025
Compassionate and thorough
January 10, 2025
Dr. Rao is The Surgeon I wanted. He's The Best for me and my condition
January 9, 2025
Dr. Rao is the best! I hope I never have to see him again, but I adore him. Such a wonderful bedside manner and ease about him that makes everything seem so non-consequential.
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