About The Author

Board certified Chris G. Rao, MD, FAAFP has pioneered integrative medical care on the Treasure Coast of Florida since 1995. With a focus on prevention and wellness, his approach combines the best of cutting-edge medicine with complementary, alternative methods. He enjoys connecting and partnering up with his patients to help them live fuller, healthier lives.

A widely respected medical expert, Dr. Rao has taught physicians from around the world and conducted studies in areas such as hormone replacement therapy, osteoporosis, breast cancer and more. He also serves as a medical expert on television and has hosted a weekly radio show for years. Dr. Rao served twice as the president of the Martin County Medical Society and was a Clinical Professor for LSU and Tulane Medical Centers. During his residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, he helped plan the Disney Institute and Celebration Health. Elected Family Physician and Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians during medical school, he’s affectionately known as the Cajun Doc who plays drums.

For the past 15 years, Dr. Rao has served as a medical director for Optum Health-the healthcare delivery side of United Health Group, a Forbes top 5 U.S. company. He is glad now to get back to his number one passion - proactively helping people obtain optimal total health through the most safe and effective, integrative means.