Trust score 8/100
Dr Karan Rao
👤 7 years of experience
1,934+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Karan Rao is an accomplished adult cardiologist with a focus on interventional and structural heart disease. He brings expertise in all areas of adult cardiology, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, cardiovascular imaging, and preventative cardiology. Dr. Rao is committed to delivering evidence-based medical care and is known for providing compassionate personalised consultations to his patients.
Dr. Rao completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of New South Wales, where he graduated with Distinction in 2014. He furthered his qualifications by completing a Masters in Public Health in 2015. Dr. Rao then pursued advanced training in Cardiology at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, achieving recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2022.
Currently, Dr. Rao serves as an interventional research fellow at Royal North Shore Hospital and is concurrently pursuing a PhD with the University of Sydney, focusing on structural and interventional cardiology. His research efforts are supported by prestigious grants, including the NHMRC Postgraduate PhD Scholarship and the Heart Research Australia PhD grant. His research work, which centres on optimising transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), has been published and presented internationally. His work was also recognised with the ANZET Early Career Research Prize in 2024.
Dr. Rao completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of New South Wales, where he graduated with Distinction in 2014. He furthered his qualifications by completing a Masters in Public Health in 2015. Dr. Rao then pursued advanced training in Cardiology at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, achieving recognition as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2022.
Currently, Dr. Rao serves as an interventional research fellow at Royal North Shore Hospital and is concurrently pursuing a PhD with the University of Sydney, focusing on structural and interventional cardiology. His research efforts are supported by prestigious grants, including the NHMRC Postgraduate PhD Scholarship and the Heart Research Australia PhD grant. His research work, which centres on optimising transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), has been published and presented internationally. His work was also recognised with the ANZET Early Career Research Prize in 2024.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Karan Rao
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Cardiology
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac consultation | 99244 | 2,636 |
| Echocardiogram | 93306 | 2,387 |
| Stress test | 93015 | 253 |
| Holter monitor | 93225 | 1,832 |
| Coronary angiography | 93454 | 1,439 |
| PCI / coronary stent | 92928 | 1,385 |
| Pacemaker implantation | 33208 | 578 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 240.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 120.00 EUR |
| Stress test | 60 min | in_clinic | 480.00 EUR |
| Holter monitor | 30 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Coronary angiography | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| PCI / coronary stent | 60 min | in_clinic | 960.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.5963/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33155863 · cited by 150
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across AU
DOI: 10.3672/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38274806 · cited by 140
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
DOI: 10.2214/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32773070 · cited by 10
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across AU
DOI: 10.6658/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31110141 · cited by 128
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · Dubbo · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Dubbo · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2020
- American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2020
- EAPCI — Member · Since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
- Awareness When should you see a cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · karan.rao@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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