NNMG Welcomes Cardiologist Letitia Anderson, MD, FACC, and Internal Medicine Physician Abhinaya Rao, MD

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Letitia Anderson, Abhinaya Rao

Letitia Anderson, MD, FACC, and Abhinaya Rao, MD

Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG) announced the addition of board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist, Letitia Anderson, MD, FACC and internal medicine physician Abhinaya Rao, MD. Dr. Anderson will join the group’s growing cardiology practice located at 2385 E. Prater Way in Sparks and Dr. Rao is located at 5265 Vista Blvd. in Sparks.

“Specialty care is a much-needed resource in our community, and we are excited to welcome long-time community physician, Dr. Anderson,” said Karla Pambogo, RN, MBA, market director of Northern Nevada Medical Group. “Many know Dr. Anderson as a well-respected expert in her field and someone who is highly invested in cardiovascular health for our community. She will serve as an integral provider in our group while continuing to focus on addressing health determinants in our region.”

Dr. Anderson earned a medical degree from the University of Vermont Fletcher Allen Health Care Medical Center, followed by an internal medicine residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. After residency, she went on to pursue a fellowship in cardiology from the University of Vermont. Dr. Anderson is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.

“Our team has continued to grow to better serve the Reno-Sparks area and we are excited to onboard new graduates from UNR Medicine. Family and internal medicine providers are in high demand across the state and the addition of Dr. Rao allows us to serve more patients who need regular care,” said Pambogo.

Dr. Rao completed an internal medicine residency at UNR Medicine and prior to that held several clinical externships at St. Elizabeths Hospital and Providence Hospital, both in Washington, D.C. In addition, during her time at UNR Med she held residency positions at Renown Health and the VA Medical Center.

Family and internal medicine patients can call 775-352-5300 to schedule an appointment or visit our website to book online. Cardiology patients can call 775-356-4514 to book an appointment.