Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Aruna Rao
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Aruna Rao completed her Neurology residency at Johns Hopkins school of medicine followed by a fellowship in Sleep medicine.
She sees patients at the headache center, cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) disorders center and sleep disorders center, which are located at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She specializes in all headache disorders including migraine, cluster, tension headaches, trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain. Dr. Rao is currently not accepting new patients.
In the CSF Disorders Center she evaluates patients with pseudotumor cerebri and other CSF disorders. In the sleep disorders center she sees patients with sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnolence disorders and movement disorders associated with sleep like restless leg syndrome.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Headache and sleep disorders, pseudotumor cerebri and sleep apnea
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
A step out of the dark: improving the sleep medicine knowledge of trainees.
Salas RE, Gamaldo A, Collop NA, Gulyani S, Hsu M, David PM, Rao A, Gamaldo CE.
Sleep Med. 2013 Jan;14(1):105-8. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2012.09.013. Epub 2012 Nov 3.
PMID: 23127578
Periodontal disease in pregnancy is a risk factor for preeclampsia.
Shetty M, Shetty PK, Ramesh A, Thomas B, Prabhu S, Rao A.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2010 May;89(5):718-21. doi: 10.3109/00016341003623738.
PMID: 20196677
Concentration dependent aggregation properties of chlorhexidine salts.
Zeng P, Zhang G, Rao A, Bowles W, Wiedmann TS.
Int J Pharm. 2009 Feb 9;367(1-2):73-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2008.09.031. Epub 2008 Sep 25.
PMID: 18926892
Solubility properties of chlorhexidine salts.
Zeng P, Rao A, Wiedmann TS, Bowles W.
Drug Dev Ind Pharm. 2009 Feb;35(2):172-6. doi: 10.1080/03639040802220318 .
PMID: 18785046
Meundi AD, Amma A, Rao A, Shetty S, Shetty AK.
J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2008 Jan-Feb;7(1):27-34. Epub 2007 Jun 6.
PMID: 17554143
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-0571
- fax: 410-367-2710
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2013
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2011
- Fellowship: Cambridge Health Alliance, Child Psychiatry, 2005
- Residency: Cabrini Medical Center, Psychiatry, 2003
- Medical Education: Coimbatore Medical College, MBBS, 1997
Board Certifications
- Sleep Medicine: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2013
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2011
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2005
- Psychiatry: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2004
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
60 ratings, 28 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr. Rao is wonderful. Empathetic, kind, compassionate, very knowledgeable, explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr.Rao is always polite, respectful, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
She was very knowledgeable and caring. She's very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Although she was not my normal provider she treated me with a great deal of car and respect. I appriciated it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
I always receive excellent care from Dr.Rao and appreciate her efforts handling my care. I never feel rushed and the time is well spent discussing my visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Provider was wonderful!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
She is the best! Very compassionate and caring!! My husband and I love her!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
He explained the procedure, so I knew exactly what was going on. He was respectful, courteous answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
My provider was personable and extremely gentle during my lumbar puncture. She tal k ed me through all the steps and explained what was happening during the procedure. Her energy was fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Rao asks questions, listens, and consistently addresses my concerns. Our visits never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I received excellent care from Dr Rao.She was patient, knowledgeable and caring. Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Great! Explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Consistently topnotch provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
She was willing to list to my personal problem and try to help solve it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr Rao has helped me with my restless leg problems for years. She always gives me good advice in helping me improve problems with my legs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Terrific doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Rao was very attentive and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Rao was very pleasant and was very attentive to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Rao is always very attentive and asks questions. I think this conveys an interest in my condition and well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Rao was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
She was excellent and thorough during the whole appointment. Made me feel comfortable despite myself being in a uncomfortable situation during the procedure. Walked me through the whole thing and talked to me to try and get my mind off of the pressure and pain of the puncture. Very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
She checks more than the condition I see her for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Rao is an outstanding provider. She listens carefully and explores options with the patient. She is interested in the person she is meeting with, not only the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Rao is a wonderful caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Aruna was very attentive and caring. She carefully listened to all symptoms and reviewed my medical history. She made several excellent recommendations not only about medications but also about day to day activities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Smart and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I feel so lucky to be a patient of Dr. Rao. She so informed, concerned and provides excellent care. I would happily recommend her to anyone that needs help with sleep disorders.