---
title: "Dr. Aarti K. Rao | Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA"
description: "Dr. Aarti K. Rao, M.D. practices Gastroenterology in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aarti-k-rao-1046246778"
---

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# Aarti K. Rao, M.D.

## Gastroenterology

-   Accepting new patients

[795 El Camino RealLee Building, Level 2Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US)

## Schedule appointment

[650-853-2972](tel:+16508532972)

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-   [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aarti-k-rao-1046246778#provider-locations)
-   [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-aarti-k-rao-1046246778#provider-services)

## About Dr. Rao

Languages English and Spanish (Conversational)

Gender Female

Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging

### Approach to care

I value the trust that patients place in me as their physician. To honor that trust, I strive to work my hardest to provide compassionate, collaborative and outstanding care.

### Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, I enjoy hiking, traveling, cooking healthy foods and spending time with my husband, extended family, and friends.

## Education and training

**Medical school:** University of California, Davis

**Residency:** Stanford University, Internal Medicine

**Fellowship:** Stanford University, Gastroenterology

## Board certifications

-   Gastroenterology

## Affiliations

### Medical groups

-   Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

## Accepted insurance

Search plan or carrier name

**Aetna (19 plans)**

### Aetna

-   Aetna Choice POS II
    
-   Aetna Select EPO
    
-   Aetna Select Open Access
    
-   Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    
-   Aetna Student Health Program
    
-   Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
    
-   Health Fund POS
    
-   HMO
    
-   HMO Deductible Plans
    
-   Managed Choice POS
    
-   National Advantage Plan (NAP)
    
-   Open Access Elect Choice EPO
    
-   Open Access Managed Choice POS
    
-   Open Choice PPO
    
-   Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
    
-   Traditional Choice
    

**Alignment (4 plans)**

### Alignment

-   Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    
-   Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO)
    
-   Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
    

**Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)**

### Anthem Blue Cross of California

-   Advantage HMO
    
-   Advantage PPO (Tier 1)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
    
-   Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
    
-   Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
    
-   Behavioral Health Program
    
-   BlueCard
    
-   CareAdvocate PPO
    
-   Direct Access
    
-   Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
    
-   GeoBlue
    
-   Indemnity
    
-   Managed Care Services
    
-   My Choice PPO
    
-   SmartSense
    

**Blue Shield of California (24 plans)**

### Blue Shield of California

-   Active Choice PPO
    
-   Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
    
-   Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
    
-   Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:**
    -   PPO Benefit Level
-   Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
    
-   Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
    
-   Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   BlueCard Plan
    
-   Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:**
    -   FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
-   Indemnity
    
-   PERS Platinum PPO
    
-   Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
    
-   UC Care PPO
    
-   University of California HealthSavings+
    
-   Vital Shield 900 Plans
    

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

## Care locations

[Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889)

795 El Camino Real

Lee Building, Level 2

Palo Alto, CA 94301

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US)

[650-853-2972](tel:+16508532972)

650-853-2820

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Argon plasma coagulation
-   Bravo Ph Testing
-   Capsule Endoscopy
-   Chromoendoscopy
-   Chronic Liver and Gastrointestinal Condition Management
-   [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy)
-   Colorectal Cancer Screening
-   CT Virtual Colonoscopy
-   Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
-   Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
-   [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy)
-   Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
-   Fecal Occult Blood Test
-   GERD Treatment
-   Hemorrhoid Treatment
-   Hydrogen Breath Test
-   Ileoanal Anastomosis Surgery
-   Ileostomy
-   Polyp Biopsy
-   Polypectomy
-   Probiotics
-   Sigmoidoscopy
-   Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

### Conditions

-   Acute peptic ulcer disease
-   Anal Cancer
-   Antibiotic-Associated Clostridium Difficile Colitis
-   Autoimmune hepatitis
-   Autoimmune Skin Disease
-   Bacterial pink eye
-   Barrett's esophagus
-   Biliary Disease
-   Biliary sludge
-   Cancer Genetics
-   Celiac disease
-   Chronic idiopathic constipation
-   Chronic pancreatitis
-   Clostridium difficile colitis (C. diff)
-   Colitis
-   [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   Colorectal Neoplasia
-   Digestive diseases
-   Digestive problem
-   Diverticulitis
-   Drug-Induced Liver Injury
-   Dysphagia
-   Eosinophilic esophagitis
-   Esophageal diseases
-   Esophageal diverticulum
-   Esophageal varices
-   Fabry Disease
-   Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
-   Fatty liver disease
-   Fecal impaction
-   Fulminant Hepatic Failure
-   Gastrointestinal atony
-   Genetic Diseases
-   GERD
-   GI bleeding
-   Heartburn
-   Hemochromatosis
-   Hemophilia
-   Hemorrhoids
-   Hepatic encephalopathy
-   Hepatitis
-   Hepatitis C in Pregnancy
-   Hepato-renal syndrome
-   Huntington's Disease
-   Ileitis
-   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
-   [Liver disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-care)
-   Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
-   Pancreatic diseases
-   Polyp screening
-   Portal hypertension
-   Small Bowel Bleeding
-   Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
-   VIPoma
-   Viral hepatitis
-   Wilson's disease

### Reasons for visit

-   Autoimmune Liver Disease Care
-   Cancer Family Syndromes
-   Hepatology

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy)
-   [Colorectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   [Complex interventional endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/complex-interventional-endoscopy)
-   [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy)
-   [Gastroenterology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology)
-   [Gastroenterology evaluation and diagnostic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology-evaluation-diagnostic)
-   [Gastrointestinal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer)

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