Gopal C. Rao
Dr. Rao is the founding member of Atlanta Heart Associates, where he is serving as president and CEO for the last 30 years. Dr. Rao graduated from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India. He moved to New York to complete his internship and residency at Woodhull Medical Center Downstate in Brooklyn, New York. His cardiology fellowship was completed at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. In the last 30+ years, Dr. Rao has received several achievement awards from various organizations.
Dr. Rao has been a pillar of our community for over 30 years. He has served on Board of Directors for Henry County Health Department, Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Development Authority.
Dr. Rao has been instrumental in developing and expanding the cardiology programs at local hospitals. This includes Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Services, and Electrophysiology programs. He also served in various positions at area hospitals including Chief of Staff, Board of Trustees at Piedmont Henry, Cardiology Board at Emory Hospital and Southern Regional Hospital.
For 20-25 years Dr. Rao practiced Interventional Cardiology, along with some pacemakers. Now he practices mainly General Cardiology. He takes pride in maintaining quality controls across our entire organization. Dr. Rao sees patients in our Mcdonough and Riverdale offices.
General Cardiologist
Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.C
Locations: Mcdonough, Riverdale
Testimonials
Dr. Rao is an excellent cardiologist.
Posted by:Dr. Rao's Patient
Dr. Rao is the best.
Posted by:Dr. Rao's Patient
I have been a patient of Dr Rao at Atlanta Heart Associates for 18 years. I have also been treated by other cardiologists at this practice as well as Dr Gupta for surgery. They have done an absolutely first class job of treating my arial fibrillation as well as my congestive heart failure. I am still functioning at a 100 per cent level. I highly recommend this practice.
Posted by:Dr. Rao's Patient
The best experience that I can share with you about Atlanta Heart Associates is that I have been a patient of Dr. Rao for over 25 years. I had by-pass surgery 25 years ago and at the time I was told to expect surgery again in 10 to 12 years. Twenty-five years later (due to excellent care) I have not had to repeat the surgery. It goes without saying that the same doctor and facility for over 25 years is the best recommendation you could ever give.
Posted by:Dr. Rao's Patient
