Meet Dr. Ashoo M. Rao

"Because I come from a different country and culture, it helps me understand people of different backgrounds," says Dr. Rao. Her exposure to medicine and a career of service came early; her mother was an OB/GYN physician and her father was a family practitioner.

"Especially now that I am in neighborhood clinics, working with an under-served population, makes me feel good," she says. "My greatest desire is that more health care is available to everyone in the world. Many people in remote areas of all countries don't have anything."

Being a parent of two children, she understands parenting, and equally important, understands how completely different two children can be. "I know what parents go through. It helps me listen and have empathy," she adds.

Mother Teresa, a woman she deeply reveres, spoke at her medical school graduation which she was unable to attend because she was already in America. Dr. Rao has to stop and count, but she speaks not only impeccable English, but three Indian dialects and understands another two. She loves Indian music and is involved in her Indian Temple.

Dr. Rao is a sweet heart. She really has a love for her profession. She cares about her patients and has their best interest at heart and that's what I love about her. – Parent family

Services

  • Acute illnesses
  • Chronic condition management
  • Developmental problems
  • Disease prevention
  • Flu shots
  • Hearing screens
  • Injury treatment
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Vision screens
  • Patient and parent education
  • School and sports physicals
  • Vaccines and immunizations
  • Well checks​​

Reviews

Average rating:

4.2
Questions were addressed
4.2
4.2 (58)
Provider explained things clearly
4.2
4.2 (58)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.1
4.1 (57)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.1
4.1 (58)

What our families say

  • August 19, 2025

    Everything went real good and smoothly

  • August 17, 2025

    Good

  • July 23, 2025

    Good

  • July 16, 2025

    All of the staff were good and professional in the services rendered to my child

  • July 16, 2025

    I appreciate the services rendered to my child, I mean all of the staff did a good job

  • July 15, 2025

    Dr. Ashoo always take her time and explain the care and recommendations. We are grateful to have her as our children's doctor

  • July 08, 2025

    Everyone involved in my daughter care was exactly up to the expectations that I have come to have with cooks. We have almost always had great experiences with every visit and that's why we keep coming back

  • July 08, 2025

    All the staff was very caring and considerate with my child's care with the exception of two. We saw several people, and generally were treated in the same courteous manner that we have come to expect from all Cooks campuses.

  • April 25, 2025

    The nurse very friendly

  • April 25, 2025

    Very well taken care of

  • April 20, 2025

    Excellent

  • April 20, 2025

    All the staff very friendly and helped me

  • April 12, 2025

    Very good

  • April 10, 2025

    Very good experience

  • April 09, 2025

    Very good experience

  • March 26, 2025

    The nurse was very excellent Very friendly she took care of us very well thank you for your work

  • February 26, 2025

    All great people at cook children's

  • February 26, 2025

    Dr. Rao Thank You so mucha for take caer of my child all this years. You are AWESOME!!!

  • February 11, 2025

    The DR was absolutely amazing so helpful and so informative with her opinions and still keeping me feeling included in the care for my daughter.

  • February 11, 2025

    All if the front desk staff are always so kind, welcoming and so patient with everyone. The office (even the waiting room) is always so clean and friendly feeling.

  • December 13, 2024

    Good

Education

  • Medical school:
  • Kakatiya Medical School
  • Residency:
  • Pediatric Residency, UOI, Chicago , Illinois
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Texas Medical Association,Cook Children's Physician Network

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