Deepthi Rao, MD

Deepthi Rao, MD, is board certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Rao grew up in India. She received her medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College Warangal, India. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Michigan State University and fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Michigan State University.

Dr. Rao enjoys treating all types of endocrine issues, including Subclinical Hyperthyroidism as well as Adrenal Insufficiency Management and Diabetes. She believes in providing compassionate individualized care, while using the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment modalities.

When not practicing medicine, she loves to spend time with family. Dr Rao is Fluent in English, Hindi and Telugu.

Education & Training

• Fellowship: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Residency: Internal Medicine - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Medical School: Kakatiya Medical College Warangal, Telangana, India

Memberships & Certifications

• Member: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
• Member: Endocrine Society
• Member: American Medical Association

Articles & Publications

• Rao OT, Sunio LK, Lo YJ, Gossain VV. J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2015 Apr 24;14:35. Comparison of the adherence to the american diabetes association guidelines of diabetes care in primary care and subspecialty clinics.
• Rao D, Bhavsar B, Hebdon G, Aldasouqi S, Abela G, Gossain V. Course of subclinical hyperthyroidism in an academic center and effect on ventricular function. ICE/Endo 2014; Chicago, Illinois.
• Burns T, Rao D, Ojha M, Aldasouqi S. Rapidly progressive Cushing Disease due to Crooke Adenoma. ICE/Endo 2014; Chicago, Illinois.
• Rao D, Aldasouqi S, Ojha M, Burns T. A case of continued insulin- independence 8 years after islet cell transplantation: A promising remedy for type 1 diabetes. ICE/Endo 2014; Chicago, Illinois. Awarded the Helmsley Charitable trust Award Abstract Award in Type 1 Diabetes.
• Tikaria R, Rao D, Aldasouqi, S. Large thyroid nodules and FNA. ICE/Endo 2014; Chicago, Illinois.
• Rao D, Bhavsar B, Kotaru P, Abela G, Gossain V. Course and management of subclinical hyperthyroidism in an academic center and effect on ventricular function. AACE 2013; Phoenix, Arizona. Accepted for fellow travel grant and oral presentation.
• Rao D, Aldasouqi S, Ansar S, Alnazawi R, Hamati T. Severe hypercalcemia from sarcoidosis: case presentation, literature review, underscoring the utility of steroids as a diagnostic test. AACE 2013; Phoenix, Arizona.
• Rao D, Aldasouqi S, Hamati T, Alnazawi R, Ansar S. Eruptive xanthomas due to severe hypertriglyceridemia in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. AACE 2013; Phoenix, Arizona.
• Rao D, Ferenchick G. Book Chapter- Cushing Syndrome. Book: Atlas of Internal medicine (4th edition) (2013) Publisher: McGraw-Hill.
• Rao OT, Sunio LK, Gossain VV. Comparison of the adherence to guidelines of diabetes care in primary care and subspecialty. Endocrine Society Meeting; June 2012; Houston, Texas.
• Rao OT, Sunio LK, Yo LJ, Gossain VV. Comparison of the adherence to the American diabetes association guidelines of diabetes care in primary care and subspecialty clinics. J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2015.14:35.
• Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; Bhavsar, Bhavini; Ansar, Sameer; Rao, Deepthi; An, Tyler; Khan, Shaza; Chandolu, Satish. A fake thyroid nodule: an unusually long and obliquely located pyramidal lobe masquerading as anisthmic thyroid nodule. AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; Bhavsar, Bhavini; Ansar, Sameer; Chandolu, Satish; An, Tyler; Khan, Shaza; Rao, Deepthi T. A unique combination of Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease and vitiligo in a patient with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome. AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; McLeod, Michael K.; Eayyan, Ala; Bhavsar, Bhavini; Cuison, Rueben; Ansar, Sameer; Rao, Deepthi T. A case of metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma with cystic degeneration, masquerading as a benign- appearing thyroid cyst with benign findings on fine needle aspiration. AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; An, Tyler; Elayyan, Ala; Cracolici, Vincent; Rao, Deepthi T.; Ansar, Sameer; Bhavsar, Bhavini. Pendred syndrome: An intriguing developmental anomaly combining goiter, hypothyroidism and congenital deafness. AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; Bhavsar, Bhavini; Elayyan, Ala; Ansar, Sameer; Rao, Deepthi T.; Khan, Shaza. What is the best vitamin d formulation for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism: Vitamin D precursors or active vitamin D preparations? AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; Bhavsar, Bhavini; Ansar, Sameer; Rao, Deepthi T.; Elayyan, Ala; Chandolu, Satish; An, Tyler. A unique case of unfolding Graves' disease provides a simple model for a better understanding of the pathogenesis of thyroid autoimmunity. AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Ansar, Sameer; Aldasouqi, Saleh A.; Bhavsar, Bhavini; Ealayyan, Ala; Chandolu, Satish; Rao, Deepthi T. Missed case of myxedema due to concomitant empty sella. AACE 2012. Philadelphia, PA.
• Aldasouqi S, Rao D, Gossain V, Ameda S, Ismail N, Sunio L. A Case Report of Adalimumab-Associated Adrenal Insufficiency. AACE 20th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2011. SanDiego, CA.
• Aldasouqi S, Gossain V, Rao D, Ismail N, Khan S. Thyroid Hemi agenesis in a Nepali US Immigrant man. AACE 20th AACE 20th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2011. SanDiego, CA.
• Aldasouqi S, Ameda S, Ismail N, Khan S, Rao D, Sunio L.. Increased risk of papillary thyroid cancer in Graves' disease: a case report and review of literature to draw attention to underutilization of thyroid ultrasound in Graves' disease. AACE 20th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2011. SanDiego, CA.
• Aldasouqi S, Khan S, Rao D, Khan M, Bokhari S, Kalkami A, Shehri S, Sunio L, Ismail N. Magnesium Sulphate-Induced Hypocalcemia In Patients With Preeclampsia Or Premature Labor (The Magca Study). AACE 20th Annual Meeting and Clinical Congress, 2011. SanDiego, CA.
• Rao D, Sayeed A. Unusual Etiology of a Lung Mass - Nocardiosis in an lmmunocompetent Patient. Poster presented at: American Medical Association Annual Symposium 2010; San Diego, CA, 11/2010.
• Rao D, Gourineni V. Treating Lithium Toxicity - Delayed Cardiac Effects Lurking Behind Declining Levels. 6th Annual Midwest Hospital Medicine Conference 2010; Chicago, IL.
• Rao D, Reddy L. A Rare Case of Multiple Splenic Abscesses in a Healthy Patient. Poster presented at: Michigan State Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2010; Troy, Ml.
• Rao D. Acute Renal Infarction from cardiac source - vegetation or thrombus or a synergistic effect??. Lansing Research Day 2010; East Lansing, Ml.