Arvin Kumar Rao, MD
Arvin K. Rao, MD, Professional LLC
South Denver ENT & Allergy, 15 W Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, CO 80120
[email protected], (303) 953-6767
Education:
Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, May 24, 1997
3.91 grade point average, class rank 2/192
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
132 hours honors
West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Internship in General Surgery, June 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002
Residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2006
Chief Resident in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Medical licenses:
State of Colorado Physician License, April 27, 2006 to April 30, 2027.
West Virginia Board of Medicine license to practice Medicine and Surgery, January 12, 2004 to June 30, 2007.
Board Certification:
Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2028.
Academic Society Memberships and Academic Appointments:
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, elected Board Member, November 10, 2024
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, elected Fellow September 30, 2019, elected Member September 18, 2003
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Education Assessment Committee, appointed November 16, 2021
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Corporate Development Committee, appointed October 2022
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, elected Member September 20, 2006
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor, appointed March 1, 2009
Rocky Vista University, Associate Clinical Professor, appointed October 5, 2016
Rocky Vista University, PA Program Advisory Council, appointed April 21, 2023 served through April 2025
Honors and awards:
5280 Magazine/Castle Connolly, Denver’s Top Doctors 2024, 2025
Frances LeJeune Resident Research Second Prize Award for research presented at the Southern Section meeting of the Triological Society, January 14, 2005
Sobisca S. Hall First Prize Award for research presented at West Virginia University Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, June 5, 2004
Robert A. and George C. Schein Resident Research Second Prize Award for research presented at University of Pittsburgh Alumni Conference, March 20, 2004
Touma Ear Foundation Third Prize Award for research presented at West Virginia University Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, June 10, 2006
Sobisca S. Hall First Prize Award for research presented at West Virginia University Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, June 25, 2005
Touma Ear Foundation Third Prize Award for research presented at West Virginia University Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, June 28, 2003
McGraw-Hill award for commitment to academic excellence as selected by the University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty, May 21, 1998
Citation for Academic Excellence awarded by the School of Medicine Student Promotions Committee, July 29, 1998
Class of 1932 and Whitehead merit scholarships awarded by the School of Medicine
Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a national undergraduate science research scholarship
Research and publications:
Rao, Arvin K., Mathers, Peter H., Ramadan, Hassan H. Detection of Fungi in the Sinus Mucosa Using Polymerase Chain Reaction. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 134(4): 581-585, 2006.
Rao, Arvin K., Merenda, Daniel M, Wetmore, Stephen J. Diagnosis and Management of Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea. Otology & Neurotology. 26:1171-1175, 2005.
Authored chapter on Oral Lesions in ENT Secrets, Third Edition, 2004.
Co-authored chapters on Laryngoscopy and Deep Space Neck Infections in ENT Secrets, Second Edition, 2001.
Rao A.; Parker S.; Ratzer E.; Stephens J.; Fenoglio M. Atypical ductal hyperplasia of the breast diagnosed by 11-gauge directional vacuum-assisted biopsy. The American Journal of Surgery. 184(6): 534-537, 2002.
AK Rao, ER Ratzer, SH Parker, and ME Fenoglio (intr. by JE Repine). Diagnosis of Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia with 11-gauge, Directional, Vacuum-assisted Biopsy. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 47(2): 41A, 1999.
Rao, Arvin K., Kuszynski, C.A., Benner, E., Iverson, P.L., Jackson, J.D., Bishop, M.R., and Joshi, S.S. Increased Growth Inhibition of Human Chronic Myelogenous Leukemic Cells by a Combination of c-myb Antisense Oligonucleotide and 4-hydroxyperoxycyclophosphamide in vitro. International Journal of Oncology. 11:281-287, 1997.
Presentations:
Moderator, In Office Rhinology Panel, Presented at 2024 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 10, 2024
Moderator, Shaken not Stirred: Case-based Panel on CRS: Challenging Cases. Presented at 2024 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 9, 2024
Speaker, A Tale of Two Mediators: Eosinophils and IgE. Presented at 2024 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 9, 2024
Moderator, Shaken not Stirred: Challenges During Immunotherapy. Presented at 2024 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 8, 2024
Panelist, How Many Antigens Go in Your Vial? Presented at 2023 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, September 29, 2023
Moderator, Life Post Residency Roundtable. Presented at 2023 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, September 29, 2023
Rao, Arvin K. Sinusitis and Hoarseness: Common Causes and Treatments. As presented at the meeting of the Optimist Club of Monoco South, Denver, Colorado, January 23, 2009.
Rao, Arvin K. Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Rhinosinusitis and Dysphonia. As presented at Continuing Medical Education Conferences in Craig and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, November 8, 2007.
Rao, Arvin K. What’s New in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. As presented at the Swedish Medical Center Continuing Medical Education Conference, Englewood, Colorado, February 6, 2007.
Rao, Arvin K., Wetmore Stephen J. Diagnosis and Management of Acoustic Neuroma Presenting Without Asymmetric Hearing Loss. As presented at the West Virginia University Otolaryngology Alumni Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, June 10, 2006.
Rao, Arvin K., Ramadan, Hassan H. Effect of Asthma on Outcome in Revision Surgery for Pediatric Rhinosinusitis. As presented at the Triological Society’s 109th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, May 19-22, 2006.
Rao, Arvin K., Mathers, Peter H., Ramadan, Hassan H. Detection of Fungi in the Sinus Mucosa Using Polymerase Chain Reaction. As presented at the Southern Section meeting of the Triological Society, Miami, Florida, January 14, 2005.
Rao, Arvin K., Merenda, Daniel M., Wetmore, Stephen J. Diagnosis and Management of Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea. As presented at the Southern Section meeting of the Triological Society, Marco Island, Florida, January 8 to 11, 2004.
Courses attended:
Explorers Course 2025: Surgical & Medical Management of Airway Disease in Otolaryngology, Vail, Colorado, March 27-29, 2025.
The Osler Institute, Otolaryngology Board Review Course, Chicago, IL, March 23 to 28, 2007.
Swedish Medical Center, Contemporary Concepts in Head, Neck & Skin Cancer, Saturday, November 4, 2006.
American Association of Otolaryngic Allergy, Basic Course, Vail, CO, July 6 to 9, 2006.
The Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute, Advanced Rhinology Concepts, November 10 to 12, 2005.
Dallas Foundation of Otology, Surgical Anatomy and Temporal Bone Dissection Course, January 29 to February 2, 2005.
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, 42nd Annual Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, February 17 to March 4, 2004.
Temporal Bone Microanatomy and Hands-on Dissection Workshop, Allegheny General Hospital, October 24 to 25, 2003.
Outside Interests:
Hiking, Skiing, Mountain biking, Guitar, Scuba diving, Photography, Travel.
References:
Available on request. Please ask.