Dr. Sathyanarayan Rau MD, FAAP
Dr. Sathyanarayan Rau earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi and completed his pediatric residency at Cook County Children’s Hospital in Chicago. A board-certified pediatrician with 29 years of experience, he focuses on pediatrics and behavioral health. Dr. Rau believes small observations and early guidance can positively shape a child’s future.
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Bio and Work History
Dr. Rau completed his general sciences studies at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in India before earning his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi in 1991. He completed his pediatric residency at Cook County Children’s Hospital in Chicago from 1993 to 1996. Dr. Rau is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has 29 years of experience in pediatric medicine. He joined the practice in May 2019 and cares for patients in Palmetto and Sarasota.
Dr. Rau’s clinical interests include general pediatrics and behavioral health. He views pediatric care as an opportunity to positively influence a child’s future by noticing small concerns early, helping families adjust course, and addressing problems before they become more significant. With warmth and humility, he describes his role as assisting families and providing a steady light as children grow.
Dr. Rau has lived in the United States for more than 30 years and has called Florida home for 20 years. His wife works in banking, and their son earned a degree in behavioral health from the University of South Florida. Outside of work, Dr. Rau enjoys watercolor painting, photography, and what he affectionately calls “other nerdy pursuits."