Ashwin L. Rao MD

Dr. Ashwin Rao is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College and his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rao completed his residency training in family medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Washington. He currently assumes the role of assistant professor in UW’s department of family medicine. He is the program director of the University of Washington’s Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Rao sees patients at the UW Sports Medicine Clinic at Husky Stadium and the UWNC Northgate Clinic.

Currently, Dr. Rao serves as a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and the Seattle Seahawks. He works in both primary care and sports medicine settings. He is a member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). He serves as the chair of the University of Washington ’s Sports Medicine Grand Rounds. He also serves on the Research Committee and Program Planning Committee of AMSSM.

Dr. Rao has been honored as a "Top Doctor" by Seattle Met magazine. His academic interests include primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death in athletes, mental well being in athletes, and medical student and resident education and mentorship. His clinical interests include ultrasound guided procedures, platelet rich plasma (PRP), management of chronic tendinopathy and arthritis, fracture evaluation and management, concussion evaluation and management, and comprehensive wellness care for the recreational and professional athlete.