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Tara A Rao, MD
Dermatology
About Me
Tara Rao MD, FAAD is a board certified dermatologist. Dr. Rao’s interests are in general dermatology and dermatologic surgery with specializations in laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Rao graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) and she received her medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine. She spent a year conducting research at the National Institutes of Health (N.I.H), one of the world’s foremost medical research centers, where she studied rare inherited skin disorders, including those with a propensity for UV-induced skin cancer. She completed a rigorous dermatology residency at the prestigious UT Southwestern Medical Center where she received the Department Award for Humanism and Professionalism. Following her residency, Dr. Rao was appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern. Since then, she has moved to Manhattan where she has been in private practice and currently serves as Volunteer Faculty at the Mount Sinai Hospital, where she teaches Dermatology Residents.
Language
English
Position
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR | Dermatology
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Clinical Focus
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Age Spots
- Aging
- Aging Skin
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Alopecia Areata
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Birthmarks
- Botox Cosmetic
- Botox Treatment
- Botulinum Injections-Cosmetic
- Cellulitis
- Cheek filler
- Eczema
- Excimer
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Filler Treatment
- Flushing
- General Dermatology
- Itch
- Juvederm
- Juvederm Ultra
- Juvederm Ultra Plus
- Lipoma
- Moles
- Nevi (Moles)
- Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
- Pigmentary Disorders
- Pigmentation
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Skin Rashes
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
- Wrinkles
Education
MD, New York University School of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Residency, Dermatology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology
Insurance Information
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Publications
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Rao has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.