Hello! I'm Dr. Rao
Gastroenterologist, Obesity Medicine Physician & Lifestyle Medicine Expert
I help people better understand their bodies through practical, evidence-based guidance on digestive health, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle habits.
I know how frustrating it can be to live with symptoms and still feel like you don’t have clear answers.
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You deserve to feel heard.
Digestive symptoms can affect what you eat, how you feel, and the way you move through everyday life. Yet many people are left sorting through conflicting advice, restrictive diets, and wellness trends without understanding what their bodies actually need.
I wanted to offer a more complete approach.
I trained in internal medicine, gastroenterology, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine because these areas of health are deeply connected. Your digestion does not exist separately from your nutrition, metabolic health, sleep, stress, movement, or overall well-being.
My goal is to look at the full picture, explain the science in a way that makes sense, and help people focus on realistic changes that can actually fit into their lives.
Today, I help make health information easier to understand.
As a quadruple board-certified physician, I care for patients with digestive disorders and provide trusted education on gut health, nutrition, obesity medicine, and women’s wellness.
Whether I am working with a patient, speaking to an audience, or sharing health information online, my mission remains the same: to replace confusion and fear with clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
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everyone deserves to feel heard, informed, and supported.
For more than a decade, I have helped people better understand their digestive and metabolic health without judgment, shame, or unnecessary restriction.
Health does not require perfection. It begins with credible information, personalized care, and small habits that can be sustained over time. My job is to help you understand what matters, tune out what doesn’t, and feel more confident making decisions about your health.
Why I do it
You deserve care that connects the dots.
As a gastroenterologist, obesity medicine physician, and lifestyle medicine expert, I help people understand how digestive health, nutrition, metabolism, and everyday habits work together.
My approach is practical, compassionate, and grounded in evidence. I created Gutsy Girl MD to replace confusing wellness advice with clear guidance you can actually use, so you can ask better questions, make informed decisions, and feel more confident in your health.
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It's my belief thatÂ
everyone deserves to feel good in their body and have support as they work toward better health.
You don’t need to have it all figured out today. Let’s take the first step toward habits that fit your life. Follow along for support, practical education, reels, blog posts, and my newsletter.
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Fun facts
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I love yoga.
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My husband is a gastroenterologist too!Â
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I've had a colonoscopy. You should get yours if you are due!
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I have 2 children and love being a mom.Â
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