Vijay U Rao , MD, PhD, FACC, FASE, FHFSA, FIC-OS

Franciscan Health Indiana Heart Physicians, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5330 E. Stop 11 Road

Indianapolis, IN 46237 Directions

(317) 893-1900

www.franciscanhealth.org

4.9 out of 5

217 verified ratings

217 Ratings, 124 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Apr 16, 2025
The so awesome

Apr 15, 2025
He is kind, very intelligent and has a caring heart. I trust him.

Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Rao was very thorough, explaining in detail regarding my diagnosis. He answered questions and prescribed medications and set up future appointments. I appreciate his concern and will follow up with him at a future appointment.

Apr 11, 2025
He’s the greatest. Smart, friendly and has ideas about how to improve your heart health.

Apr 10, 2025
On time and through.

Apr 7, 2025
completely answered my questions in a positive way. Felt quite confident in his care.

Mar 27, 2025
He knows what he is doing and up front with us.

Mar 25, 2025
As I said, he is friendly, kind and patient. Explained things, asked me questions and answered my questions. Never seemed rushed.

Mar 17, 2025
He is highly polite and pretty well talk as though he knows what he's doing

Mar 17, 2025
I liked his personality.

Mar 13, 2025
Very easy to talk to and always feel heard.

Mar 13, 2025
Very thorough analysis and kind

Mar 11, 2025
Very polite,cuterous

Mar 10, 2025
Dr Rao and I had a FaceTime visit due to me being sick from chemo. That made it very accommodating for me. Dr Rao was the kindest, most caring person. He made me feel like I really mattered. I appreciated his professionalism and knowledge.

Mar 4, 2025
Very kind and great Dr.

Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Rao takes the time to listen to what I have to say and what concerns I have. He makes sure that he fully addresses any issues and Ensues that I understand everything.

Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Rau adjusted medications for my atrial fibrillation and heart failure that have made a difference in my breathing and wellbeing.

Feb 24, 2025
Very caring and listens to his patient

Feb 21, 2025
Extremely personable! Thoughtfully answers my questions. Demonstrates that he’s a well-rounded person.

Feb 20, 2025
Built good rapport. Had reviewed my history. Seemed knowledgeable, explained things well and had a plan.

Feb 20, 2025
Dr Rao is the best. Easy to ask questions and get answers

Feb 17, 2025
Personable and caring.

Feb 14, 2025
Very polite, caring and makes you feel at ease

Feb 11, 2025
He listens and explains and can tell he cares.

Feb 11, 2025
Dr Rao very personable was attentive when I was talking had very good advice

Feb 3, 2025
Very supportive, informative and made me feel optimistic about my future and options.

Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Rao explains everything very well.

Jan 25, 2025
Fully reviewed my test results, knew my condition before he entered the room, was encouraging, offered good advice.

Jan 23, 2025
Excellent doctor!! ❤️

Jan 22, 2025
Excellent

Jan 22, 2025
He is a great doctor

Jan 17, 2025
Describes reasoning and problem well

Jan 16, 2025
Willingness to listen and consider my perspective when making recommendations.

Jan 10, 2025
He’s Great!

Jan 9, 2025
Dr. Rao was very informative re my visit and explained my test so that I understood. No rushing through the appointment. Very pleased.

Jan 9, 2025
Easy and easy out

Jan 7, 2025
He is a great person and Dr, he is also very knowledgeable and professional.

Jan 3, 2025
Seems interested in me and very competent

Dec 29, 2024
Dr. Rao has always been kind. He has a very comfortable demeanor and makes me feel at ease. He stays on top of care and reviews the changes with my medications faithfully and takes me off things I no longer need and adds what I do need.

Dec 27, 2024
He explained things well

Dec 27, 2024
listens, very friendly

Dec 20, 2024
He was very thorough and has a great bedside manner.

Dec 20, 2024
He's the best

Dec 19, 2024
Easy to talk to who makes you feel comfortable

Dec 18, 2024
He was very easy to talk to an explained everything to me very. Down to earth ,an seemed like he was very interesting in what was going on an talked to to you followed threw with what was going on.

Dec 18, 2024
Dr. Rao is totally awesome. He truly cares about his patients, and I consider him an expert in his field.

Dec 13, 2024
Good listener, caring, thorough.

Dec 10, 2024
Personable & knowledgeable. Very attentive to my questions & needs.

Dec 9, 2024
He is great

Dec 9, 2024
Best Doctor Most caring Doctor I’ve ever met