Physician Profile

Kathleen W. Rao, PhD

Professor; Director, Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory, UNC Hospitals

Department of Pediatrics
Division of Genetics and Metabolism
Services:
Cancer Services, Diagnostic Services, Cytogenetics Laboratory-Cancer Cytogenetics Section Pathology And Laboratory Medicine, Cytogenetics Laboratory Service Pediatrics, Genetics and Metabolism

Procedures/Research:
Cancer cytogenetics; laboratory quality assurance; and medical education.


Clinical Appointment Phone: 919-966-4202

Website: http://www.ncchildrenshospital.org/ourservices/specialties/genetics-metabolism

Certifications

Medical Genetics - Board Certified (1987)
Clinical Cytogenetics - Board Certified (1984)

Education and Training

Medical School:

PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 1980

Physician Referral:

You can request a physician referral by calling UNC HealthLink at (919) 966-7890,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.