About

Dr. Rao is originally from Fremont in the Bay Area. He spent his undergraduate years at the University of California, Los Angeles majoring in Psychobiology and went on to complete his medical degree at St. George’s University in 2007. His internship and residency in Internal Medicine were completed at the State University of New York in Brooklyn. During residency, he spent time at Memorial Sloan Kettering in specialized lymphoma and leukemia wards and also focused his research on immunotherapy in melanoma. After completing residency in 2010, he spent an additional postdoctoral research year at UCLA in continued immunotherapy research. Dr. Rao’s specialty training in Hematology and Oncology was completed at the University of Southern California/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles where he was selected to serve as Chief Fellow.

Dr. Rao is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology and treats adults with all types of solid tumors, malignant hematologic conditions, and benign disorders of the blood, including bleeding and clotting issues. He has a wide variety of clinical experience having worked in an NCI-designated cancer center, private hospitals, and county hospital settings. He has written a book for patients with lung cancer and has published research in the field of immunotherapy. He has also written and participated in a variety of clinical trials. His research interests are varied with a particular interest in genitourinary malignancies, including cancers of the kidney, bladder, and prostate.

Dr. Rao’s outside interests including traveling, biking, and scuba diving.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Provider Specialty

Hematology-Oncology, Hematology/Oncology

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

St. George University School of Medicine

2007

Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

2010

Fellowship Program - Hematology and Oncology

University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical

2014

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

MemorialCare Cancer Institute - Orange Coast Medical Center (Patient Care Pavilion)

18111 Brookhurst St. Suite 6100

Fountain Valley, CA

Office: 657-241-9755

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Affiliations

Research

328-22 | A Study of Dato-DXd With or Without Durvalumab Versus Investigator's Choice of Therapy in Patients With Stage I-III Triple-negative Breast Cancer Without Pathological Complete Response Following Neoadjuvant Therapy (TROPION-Breast03)

Trial Number: 328-22

Condition: Breast Cancer

Conducted at: Long Beach Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center

Participant Age Range: 18 Years to 130 Years

Participant Gender: Any

Enrolling Participants: Yes

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263-22 | GEMINI-NSCLC: NSCLC Biomarker Study

Trial Number: 263-22

Condition: Lung Cancer

Conducted at: Long Beach Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center

Participant Age Range: 18 years and older

Participant Gender: Any

Enrolling Participants: Yes

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476-24 | A Global Study to Assess the Effects of Durvalumab + Domvanalimab Following Concurrent Chemoradiation in Participants with Stage III Unresectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (PACIFIC 8)

Trial Number: 476-24

Condition: Lung Cancer

Conducted at: Orange Coast Medical Center

Participant Age Range: 18 years and older

Participant Gender: Any

Enrolling Participants: Yes

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(500 Ratings)
Aug 10, 2026
Bichlien N.
Dr. Rao never makes you feel rushed. He listens with a smile and has a happy vibe about him. This helps to ease patient/caregiver anxiety levels. He makes you feel at ease.
Aug 5, 2026
Larry M.
Aug 5, 2026
Gabriela B.
Aug 5, 2026
shannon j.
Dr. Amol Rao is my favorite physician. He is kind, compassionate, and has a wonderful demeanor that always makes me feel genuinely cared for. He truly listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain what is happening and why in a way that is easy to understand.I always leave my appointments feeling informed, respected, and confident in my care. I highly recommend Dr. Rao to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate physician.
Aug 5, 2026
Anonymous
The best oncologist!Dr. Amol Rao is my favorite physician. He is kind, compassionate, and has a wonderful demeanor that always makes me feel genuinely cared for. He truly listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain what is happening and why in a way that is easy to understand. I always leave my appointments feeling informed, respected, and confident in my care. I highly recommend Dr. Rao to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate physician.
Aug 4, 2026
Kimberly W.
Dr. Rao is always supportive and patient. He cares for more than your health, he’s interested in who you are as a person. He listens very well to patient concerns. I highly recommend him!
Aug 4, 2026
Lois W.
Dr. Rao addresses my questions and concerns with not just professionalism but also compassion. I trust his advice and feel confident when I leave his office.
Aug 3, 2026
Ramona B.
Aug 3, 2026
Robert F.
Aug 3, 2026
Tami M.
Dr. Rao spent a lot of time listening to my concerns, and I never felt rushed. He asked thoughtful questions and ultimately recommended an iron infusion. I’m so glad I went to see him and really appreciated the time and care he took with me!
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