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531: Growing a Medical Practice with Dr. Rao

Jul 29, 2024

Dr. Ramesh Rao, an immigrant who arrived in America with just $200, shares his inspiring journey in medicine and entrepreneurship. He discusses the growth of his wife’s practice, Prima Medicine, and their efforts to establish a network of urgent care centers. Ramesh emphasizes the challenges of merging patient care with business operations, the importance of technology in practices, and lessons learned from navigating the healthcare landscape. His insights offer a unique perspective on building a successful medical practice as a couple.

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Dr. Ramesh Rao's immigrant journey highlights the transformative power of education and hard work in achieving success in the medical field.

The collaboration between Dr. Rao and his wife emphasizes the importance of clear roles and communication for couples building a successful business together.

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Ramesh Rao's Immigrant Journey

Dr. Ramesh Rao's story exemplifies the immigrant experience of resilience and ambition. Arriving in the United States as a student with limited resources, he pursued higher education and achieved board certification in both radiology and nuclear medicine. Rao's determination led him from a modest beginning in Bangalore, India, to a successful medical career and ultimately to aiding his wife in building a thriving medical practice in Virginia. His journey underscores the essential values of education and hard work, highlighting how these principles can empower immigrants to establish themselves in their new environments.

Intro

3min

Journey of an Immigrant Doctor

8min

Navigating Medical Practice Business Challenges

13min

The Vital Role of Technology and Support in Medical Practices

5min

Navigating Technology Integration in Medical Practices

2min

Navigating Growth in Medical Practices

17min

Exploring Prima Medicine and Engaging with the Podcast

2min

How to grow a Medical Practice with Dr. Ramesh Rao.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/531-dr-rao-growing-medical-practice/

Dr. Ramesh Rao shares his immigrant and entrepreneurial journey and his insights and experience with growing a medical practice.

Dr. Rao also shares his insights on how he has helped his wife build her successful practice. They now work together to continue growing Prima Medicine.

Dr. Rao came to America as a student 33 years ago, with $200 in his pocket, and the US has been his home ever since. He earned a master’s degree in Neuroscience from Rutgers university, and subsequently did Postgraduate Medical Training for almost seven years.

He is a Physician with board certification in Radiology and in Nuclear Medicine. Until recently, he was a partner at a large radiology practice in the Washington DC Metro area for 21 years.

His wife, Dr. Chethana Rao, started her own medical practice 12 years ago. In recent years that practice has grown significantly, and Ramesh’s is now focused on helping his wife build Prima Medicine. They are now on the path to building a local network of Primary Care and Urgent Care centers in the Virginia Suburbs of Washington DC.

Ramesh played an instrumental role in launching their 1st Urgent Care center in Fairfax, Virginia. Over the past couple of years Prima Medicine has introduced new lines of service, including Concierge Medical Care, and Bariatric Medicine.

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