Satish Rao, MD, PhD

Dr. Rao

Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP (LON), FACG, AGAF

Administrative Office Phone:
706-721-2238

Office Address:
Augusta University
Augusta University Medical Center, AD-2226
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30909

E-mail: srao@augusta.edu

Focus on the pathophysiology and treatment of IBS
Constipation and fecal incontinence
Visceral pain, particularly esophageal chest pain
Pioneered several new techniques of evaluating esophageal, gastric, colonic, and anorectal function (brain-gut axis)
Received several patents and pioneered the technique of biofeedback therapy for dyssynergic defecation
Currently, investigating the neurobiologic mechanisms of biofeedback therapy, and pioneering new treatments for fructose intolerance

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Distinguished Clinician Award
AGA Distinguished Educator Award
AGA Masters Award for Outstanding Clinical Research
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Auxiliary Research Award, 2005
International Foundation for Functional GI disorders Senior Clinical Investigator Award, 2009
University of Iowa Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, 2010
Indian Society of Gastroenterology "Dr PN Chuttani Oration", 2010
Editor of several books: Disorders of the Anorectum (2001), Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Disorders (2008) for Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, Gastrointestinal Motility-Tests and Problem-Oriented Approach, and GI Motility Testing - a Laboratory and Office Handbook (2010, Co-Editor).
Published 250 articles
Reviewer for major international journals
"Best Doctors in America"
America's Top Doctors