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 18, 2026
Carrie O.
Aug 17, 2026
Eunice M.
Aug 17, 2026
Sandra N.
Aug 17, 2026
James K.
Dr Rao has been my Oncologist since I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma one year ago. With his expert care and treatment my tumors (5) all have been significantly reduced by 80-90% and I now feel great. He was confidant and knew exactly how to treat my cancer. He is also extremely attentive during our office visits and certainly has my well being in mind. I feel Blessed to have him as my Oncologist. He has SAVED my life and put my life back on track. He is extremely in tune with my illness and deserves much praise. I absolutely LOVE him with all my heart!!!
Aug 12, 2026
Karen E.
He is very kind hearted person. And I trust him completely.
Aug 12, 2026
Wendy P.
Aug 12, 2026
Robert C.
Dr. Rao is a great doctor. I feel he is looking out for me and any chance my cancer returns he and his team are there for me. Thank you
Aug 12, 2026
Shirley M.
Dr Amol Rao, is a truly excellent doctor. He is caring and compassionate. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand. I do not feel rushed during the appt and when I leave, I feel that I understand my health.
Aug 12, 2026
Thomas B.
Very kind and thorough
Aug 12, 2026
Brianna L.
He was very professional but also very down to earth and explained everything to me thoroughly which I appreciate. I never felt rushed and answered all my questions.
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