Philosophy of Care

I strive to work with each individual patient to provide the highest-quality care while also advancing our current cancer treatments. I am committed to individualized patient care, state-of-the-art treatment strategies, teaching and research to provide the best possible patient care.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Rao specializes in the use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Using these advanced techniques, we can effectively treat tumors while reducing the chance of side effects.

As cancer is often treated with a combination of therapies, Dr. Rao works closely with surgeons and medical oncologists to provide the optimal treatment for each patient.    

Dr. Rao was previously a faculty member at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Rao's research has focused on improving the effectiveness of radiation therapy and reducing treatment-related side effects.

Division

Radiation Oncology

Center/Program Affiliation

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center