Qin Rao, MD

New York, New York
Qin Rao, MD Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Gastroenterology Expert, Cornell, Manhattan NYC

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: Rao Gastroenterology PLLC
  • Phone: (917) 415-2606
  • Website: www.raogastro.com

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Colonoscopy complications, Endoscopy complications, Bowel perforation, GI bleeding, Missed polyps, Pancreatitis, ERCP complications, Bile duct injury, Crohn’s misdiagnosis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Esophageal perforation, GERD, Liver disease, Hepatitis, Celiac disease, GI cancer, Colorectal surgery, Standard of care

Education:

MD, SUNY Downstate; BS, Columbia University; MS, Yale University

Years in Practice:

10

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

2

Additional Information

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practicing at Manhattan Gastroenterology, consistently recognized with 5-star patient reviews for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Affiliated with Cornell, with ongoing involvement in academic and clinical activities. Experienced in medical record review, case analysis, and expert testimony. Have served as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, offering balanced, objective opinions on standards of care, delayed or missed diagnosis, procedural complications, and informed consent. Completed medical training at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. Board-Certified in Gastroenterology (2021) and Internal Medicine (2018). Educational background includes a Master of Science in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from Yale University and a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, providing a strong academic and research foundation in addition to clinical expertise. Extensive experience with gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, celiac disease, hepatitis, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Skilled in colonoscopy, endoscopy, and management of complications such as perforation, bleeding, and infection. Active in teaching, research, and professional gastroenterology and hepatology societies. Licensed in New York.