Devika Rao, MD, FACP
Medical Oncologist
Titles
Assistant Attending Physician
Clinical Expertise
Esophageal Cancer; Stomach Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Hepatobiliary Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Cholangiocarcinoma; Anal Cancer; Gastrointestinal Cancers
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Dr. Rao accepts the following list of insurance providers. Select your insurance provider to see more details.
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP
Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): TBD
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Contact and Location
- Speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge Basking Ridge, NJ
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth Middletown, NJ
Memorial Sloan Kettering has locations throughout New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. These locations offer many services, including screening, chemotherapy, and medical testing.
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Education
MD, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Residencies
Internal Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
Hematology - Montefiore Medical Center; Medical Oncology - Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology
As a medical oncologist, I care for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies such as esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with a team of experts, including surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, and radiation oncologists, to deliver the best possible care for our patients and their families. I have a strong clinical background with extensive experience in caring for patients across a large breadth of disease, both during residency and in fellowship. I strive to develop a close, trusting relationship with each patient and family and to provide my patients with care that is compassionate, personalized, and incorporates the most recent medical advances.
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My research interest lies in solid tumor biology with a focus on GI malignancies. I have worked on identifying biomarkers that can advance personalization of care and also played a lead role on multiple translation projects at the Einstein Cancer Center. My long-term goal is to continue to grow as an academic clinician, with active involvement in the conduct of clinical trials, so that I can provide the best available care to each of my patients.
I understand that receiving a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment often pose physical and psychological challenges to our patients. Our team at MSK Basking Ridge recognizes this difficult journey and advocates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care with a commitment to treat not only the disease, but also to address all of our patients’ and caregivers’ needs. Fostering lasting relationships with all my patients, their families, and providing them with excellent care gives me immense satisfaction.
I strive to develop a close, trusting relationship with each patient and family and to provide my patients with care that is compassionate, personalized, and incorporates the most recent medical advances.
-Dr. Rao
Awards and Honors
- Outstanding Fellow Clinical Research Award - Montefiore Medical Center (2019)
- Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Teaching of Medical Students - Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2016)
- Henry L. Moses Prize for Best Basic Science Paper, Montefiore Medical Center (2020)
Colleagues
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Clinical Trials
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Devika Rao discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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American Board of Internal Medicine
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American College of Physicians (ACP)
Provision of Services (uncompensated) -
BMJ Case Reports
Provision of Services (uncompensated)
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Cancer Medicine
Provision of Services (uncompensated) -
Journal of Oncology Practice
Provision of Services (uncompensated)
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