Deepika (Naina) Rao, MD

As a pediatric anesthesiologist, I care for newborns and children undergoing surgery at Cincinnati Children’s. I specialize in providing anesthesia for children who require imaging procedures, and I am the director of Anesthesia Imaging. I am also a pediatric neuromonitoring physician, monitoring neurologic function during complex surgeries.

As the acting program director of the Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship Program, I’m passionate about teaching our future pediatric specialists. I focus on their professional and personal development, not just clinical knowledge.

I aim to provide a warm, personal and caring environment for my patients. I believe in treating each child the way I care for my own child.

If I'm not traveling, you'll find me with my friends and family exploring Cincinnati's arts, music, theater, restaurants and outdoor spaces.