Qin Rao, MD Title: Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist Education: Columbia University, Yale University, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center Expertise: Gastroenterology, Hepatology Gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology Clinical Research Award—New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (NYACP)Member of NYP Weil Cornell, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, and American Gastroenterological Association Experience Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology (Manhattan Specialty Care) and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.Dr. Rao has published medical articles on topics like drug-induced liver failure, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cryptococcal meningoencephalitis (cryptococcal meningitis), and small intestinal tumors. Medicine is both an art and a science. It gives me data to support my ideas but also gives me flexibility to tailor those ideas to an individual, making patient care unique, flexible, and never boring. Education Dr. Rao received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.S. from Yale University. He attended medical school at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center and completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.