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  • Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
  • 10 years of experience
  • 1356 Lusitana St Fl 6, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • (808) 586-8234

Brief Intro

Dr. Michael Krishna Rao completed a combined Doctor of Medicine (MD) as well as a Masters of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Miami as a member of the inaugural class in an innovative integrated program. He subsequently pursued a Residency in General Surgery where he excelled in minimally invasive surgery. He completed his training at an ABCRS accredited Colon and Rectal Fellowship at the OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. Dr. Rao returned to Hawaii to integrate his Colorectal Surgery and Public Health interests to work to reduce the burden of colorectal disease, both benign and malignant, in order to better the health of the populace.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

OhioHealth- Grant Medical Center- Colorectal Surgery - 2021

RESIDENCY

University of Hawaii- General Surgery - 2020

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine - 2015

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 1356 Lusitana St Fl 6, Honolulu, HI 96813

Specialties Treated

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Polyps of the Colon
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal Fistulas
  • Anal Fissure
  • Constipation
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Appendicitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain
  • Anal itching
  • Perirectal abscess
  • Colon Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Pelvic floor disorders
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Procedures Performed

  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colostomy reversal
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ileal-Anal (Pelvic) J-Pouch Surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Destruction of Lesions on the Anus
  • Hemorrhoid Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Skin Tags Removal
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Hemorrhoid Banding
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Rectal prolapse surgery
  • Anal Skin Tag Removal
  • Colon Surgery
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgery for anal abscess/fistula
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Humana
  • Wellcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Select Care
  • Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Tricare
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Cigna
  • Premier Health Plan
  • AARP
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Devoted Health
  • CHAMPVA
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  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 8
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  • Geriatrics 7
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