--- title: "Dr. Shikha Rao | Dermatologist in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Shikha Rao, M.D., FAAD practices Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs) in Sacramento, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shikha-rao-1046250294" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Shikha Rao, M.D., FAAD ![Shikha Rao, M.D., FAAD](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/Nnr6BCnGySsf8fC_uCWOaJBzqJEMJQgW_AHPe7dU0EU/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(712 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Shikha Rao, M.D., FAAD ## Dermatology - Accepting new patients ## Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs) - Accepting new patients [2951 Benefit WaySacramento, CA 95834](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2951+Benefit+Way+Sacramento%2C+CA+95834+US) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shikha-rao-1046250294#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shikha-rao-1046250294#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shikha-rao-1046250294#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Rao Languages English, Hindi (Fluent), and Punjabi (Basic) Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Rao loves to travel and explore new places with her family. She also enjoys cooking in her free time. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Delhi Maulana Azad Medical College **Internship:** Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital **Residency:** Emory University, Dermatology **Fellowship:** Schweiger Dermatology Group, Mohs Micrographic Surgery ## Board certifications - Dermatology - Board Certified - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs) - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Rao S, Goldberg D Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2023-10-01 - [Establishment of a Temperature-Sensitive Model of Oncogene-Induced Senescence in Angiosarcoma Cells](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32046305/) Costa AD, Bonner MY, Rao S, Gilbert L, Sasaki M, Elsey J, MacKelfresh J, Arbiser JL Cancers 2020-02-08 - [Propranolol exhibits activity against hemangiomas independent of beta blockade](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31701018/) Sasaki M, North PE, Elsey J, Bubley J, Rao S, Jung Y, Wu S, Zou MH, Pollack BP, Kumar J, Singh H, Arbiser JL NPJ Precision Oncology 2019-11-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22Shikha+Rao%22&verticalKey=research_publication) ## 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 (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 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 (23 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 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 [Sutter Medical Plaza Natomas](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-medical-plaza-natomas-1043246545) 2951 Benefit Way Sacramento, CA 95834 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2951+Benefit+Way+Sacramento%2C+CA+95834+US) [916-285-8165](tel:+19162858165) 916-285-8175 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Botox and wrinkle relaxers - Chemical Peel - Cosmetic dermal filler - Ear Keloid Removal - Excision of Melanoma - Melanoma Screening - Mohs Surgery - Mole check - Nail Surgery - Reconstructive surgery - Skin Infection - Skin Lesion Removal - Skin Surgery - Skin Tag Removal - Sun Damage Repair ### Conditions - Actinic keratosis - Adenocarcinoma - Atypical Autism - Atypical mole - Basal Cell Carcinoma - Condyloma acuminatum - Cutaneous oncology - Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma - Cyst - Dermoid Cysts - Erthyrodermas - Hand warts - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Ocular Melanoma - Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma - Photodermatoses - Pigmented lesions - Scalp problems - Skin infection - Skin ulcers - Wound Healing ### Reasons for visit - Clinical trials - Melanoma Treatment ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Dermatology%22%2C%22Micrographic+Dermatologic+Surgery+%28Mohs%29%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Sutter+Medical+Plaza+Natomas%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A38.653406520524%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.52752294171619%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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