Srinadh O. Rao, MD
Pediatric Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infants and Toddlers
- Children 2-4
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Srinadh O. Rao
Sri O. Rao, MD, grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in St. George, Grenada, and completed his residency in pediatrics at Long Island College Hospital/Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the University of California San Diego/Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. He completed a senior interventional fellowship in advanced adult congenital and pediatric cardiac interventions at the University of California San Francisco.
Dr. Rao is experienced in the care of all age groups with congenital heart disease and partners with adult cardiologists to co-manage patients with congenital heart disease locally in Columbia. He is a founder and board member of a global organization that provides assistance to congenital cardiac programs in developing countries. He has volunteered in over 20 countries in establishing cardiac programs and in expanding existing ones. Rao has been an invited speaker to national and international cardiology conferences in the fields of cardiac program development, advanced cardiac catheterization techniques, adult congenital heart disease, and international medical charity work. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and its sub-board of Pediatric Cardiology. He is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He is the father of 4 children and is delighted to be back home in the Midlands. Dr. Rao speaks Spanish.
Locations
- Prisma Health Pediatric Cardiology – Columbia
- 9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29203
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- phone: 803-434-7940
- fax: 803-758-0136
- Prisma Health Pediatric Cardiology – Orangeburg
- 1724 Village Park Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118
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- phone: 803-434-7940
- fax: 803-758-0136
- Prisma Health Pediatric Cardiology – Sumter
- 250 West Wesmark Boulevard, Sumter, SC 29150
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- phone: 803-434-7940
- fax: 803-758-0136
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Long Island College Hospital, Pediatrics
- Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Pediatric Advanced Interventional Cardiology
- Fellowship: University of California Medical Center San Diego, Pediatric Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
- Absolute Total Care (Centene)
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
- BCBS
- BCBS Blue Essentials
- BCBS PPC
- BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
- BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
- BlueChoice Health Plan
- BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
- BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Companion Benefit Alternatives
- CorVel Workers Compensation
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- FirstHealth (Aetna)
- Healthy Connections
- Humana - Healthy Horizons
- Humana Choice Care
- Humana Medicare
- Liberty Advantage
- Logistics Health
- Magellan
- MedCost
- Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
- Molina
- Molina Medicaid
- Multiplan/PHCS
- NHC Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Promise Health Plan
- SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
- Select Health Medicare
- Select Heath (First Choice)
- Spectera
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
- Wellcare (Centene)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
205 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
The staff, doctors and nurses all do an amazing job with support and have earned my trust fully with my child's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
The experience with Dr Rao was good. He has excellent bedside manner and listens to his patients and their parents. He generally seems concerned about the patient's welfare and laid out the suggested treatment options. Dr Rao took time to explain the risks and benefits of the procedure. He also answered our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Everything was well done Keep up the good work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Nothing everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Appointment went very well. Very happy with the care that was provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
I think that's about the second time that I've been to that practice and they forgot to check me in, even though I went to the front desk and I had to wait. Or maybe just the last time, the wait time was forever. But this time, I literally saw people come in who checked in after me. I had to tell someone or someone had to come and ask me what was going on. But yes, the front desk did not check me in. even though we verbally spoke and I did what I was supposed to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Great service snd staff very prompt and curtsy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr Rao had wonderful bedside manner and went way out of his way to help us to understand what was going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Everything was awesome!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
When they're doing an echocardiogram on a child, I think they should talk to them and explain what's going on, what they're looking at, just so they understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
There is nothing more that they could have. Dr. Rao and his staff are top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
" Honestly, I feel like you all have done a wonderful job supporting us. The communication has been great, and I've always felt respected and heard. I can't think of anything you could have done differently."
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Did an awesome job, nothing additional required.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Nothing everything and everyone was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
There is nothing I can recommend because we always get top of the line service when my child has an appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Nothing. Everyone was AWESOME
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
I can't think of any additional ways to improve support or trust. Our experience in the pediatric cardiology dept was outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Fortunately we don't need any long care at your facility right now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Visit was perfect and all group was nice with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
None, everything was perfect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Understanding that everyone can have an off day at work this is a suggestion. Remind the Healthcare person that calls you back for vitals before the doctor comes in to try to convey less of an I am tired or just do not want to be here today demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
I actually don't have any complaints. I just wanted to say Dr. Rao is an amazing doctor. All of the staff was friendly and professional, and I really appreciate you guys. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Rao and his staff are amazing. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
No improvements needed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Just continue doing what you're supposed to be doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Everything went awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Everything was great
