Dr. Ricardo Rao

 
Dr. Rao is a St. Louis native who received his medical degree at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He trained in general surgery at St. Louis University and completed a vascular surgical fellowship at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rao is board-certified in both general and vascular surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is the founder and president of Midwest Vascular and General Surgery, Inc. He is the medical director of the Missouri Baptist Medical Center Vascular Laboratory. Dr. Rao has practiced general and vascular surgery for 18 years. He has special interests in advanced endovascular surgery of the aorta, carotid and peripheral arteries. He holds a license in Missouri and Illinois.  
Dr. Daniel G. Hafenrichter
 
Dr. Hafenrichter was born in Seattle, Washington. He completed medical school at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He received his general surgery training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/ Washington University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in general surgery, and has been practicing general and vascular surgery for 16 years. Dr. Hafenrichter is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has special interests in the fields of advanced laparoscopic surgery, antireflux surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and standard and minimally invasive endocrine surgery. He holds a license in Missouri and Illinois.  
Rachel Adams, R.N.
Rachel Adams is a native of St. Louis. She attended nursing school at St. Louis Community College and has been licensed in Missouri since 2008. She has experience in both hospital based care and private practice. Rachel’s experience in surgical care and her compassion for taking care of patients makes her a wonderful addition to our practice. Rachel has special training in the management of venous disease including sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins.