Rao Mushtaq, MD
Dr. Rao Mushtaq is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist and hematologist who treats all types of cancers and blood disorders in adults.
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
- Hematology
- Oncology
Education
Education
- 2017 - 2020
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Hematology Oncology
- 2010 - 2011
- Hurley Medical Center/ Michigan State University, Combined Internal Medicine- Pediatrics
Residency
- 2011 - 2014
- Hurley Medical Center/ Michigan State University, Combined Internal Medicine- Pediatrics
Fellowship
- 2017 - 2020
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Hematology Oncology
Board Certification
2020: Hematology
2020: Oncology
2014: Pediatrics
2015: Internal Medicine
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Contact Information
- Office: 303.650.4042
Locations
- Northern Hematology, Oncology & Cardiology
9451 Huron St.
Thornton, CO 80260
Patient Ratings
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system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is
about the patient care experience and does not address crucial
characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best
therapy, and patient outcomes.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
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Patient Comments
Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
I think the world of Dr.Mushtaq
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Dr. Mushtaq answered all my questions thoroughly and in detail.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Complete trust and confidence in Dr Mushtaq! All medical professionals should be so empathetic, thorough, and informative.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Keeps repeating the same thing in every visit. It feels to me that he doesn't review my chart before seeing me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Very understanding to situation.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Everyone at this facility is fantastic and excellent at what they do and treat patients like family
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Couldn't understand him and he talked fast.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
First appointment so it's just info at this point
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Great job
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Dr. Mushtaq was incredibly smart and thorough, and also personable.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
Dr Mustaq,nurse Shelly and support have been giving me excellent care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
Dr Mushtaq is GREAT. He is kind, professional and knowledgeable. He listens and respects his patients.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
Dr. Mushtaq was incredibly professional, timely, and kind. He did a great job answering my questioning and made me feel like I know what's going on with my body, and what the next steps look like.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
Dr Mushtaq is a very professional and caring doctor. Very easy to talk to and good at answering any questions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
Dr. Mushtaq is caring and trustworthy
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
Great experience with all staff
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
My doctor was VERY concerned that I wanted to switch care providers after my diagnosis. He stressed multiple times that my decision could jeopardize the outcome of my treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
S?per atentos a todo lo qu? uno necesita y muy amables
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
I love Dr. Mushtaq
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
I have a great deal of confidence in doctor Mushtaq
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Dr Mushtaq is GREAT
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr Mushtaq took his time explaining my concerns and was very helpful.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
My past appointments have normally been a 30 min late appointment, where he spends a total of 5 minutes with me, and asks me about my period. He doesn't do much to help with pain and has didn't really listen my symptoms and concerns seeking further diagnosis and testing.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
He made sure I understand everything
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr Mushtaq went over everything which I so appreciate
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr Mushtaq is very concerned and explains everything well. I trust his judgements and recommendations completely.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Very good doctor, he explained everything to me and how to proceed with treatment.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Very thorough and spent a lot of time withme
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Very good dr
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Very empathetic, and explains everything very well/thoroughly.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr. Mushtaq always listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain my medical issues to me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Time spent with the doctor went very well.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
He is the most thorough Dr. I have ever met.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
I like him he is very kind and makes you feel comfortable
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
All of our discussions were great give and take!
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Love Dr Mustaq
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
I have a good experience all the time.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
This was the first time I was seen by this doctor and I was satisfied with our first meeting.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
I had an amazing experience
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Dr took the time to answer my questions and patiently explained issues I didn't understand
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Dr. Mushtaq is Awesome!
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
This diagnosis and treatment plans are still in their initial planning phase.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
No treatment first visit
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Mushtaq, he didn't pressure me to do other testing but suggested more testing and explained how it would help with treatment
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr Mushtaq, Nathan, Shelly and the entire team are GREAT. They are professional, efficient, knowledgeable and extremely kind.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr. Mushtaq always takes the time to answer all questions and is very empathetic. I highly recommend Dr. Mushtaq.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr. Mushtaq & PA Jordan Trudell are always great in my journey with ITP.
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
He seemed to get frustrated with me when I was trying to explain the problems that I had.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr Mushtag is a very good Dr
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Nurses and doctor always seem to be cheerful and helpful. Courteous and professional too.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
This was just a yearly follow up appointment. Thank you.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Since I came to NJH, I had all ready finished my chemo treatments, but did my immunotherapy treatment at NJH. Dr. Mushtaq has been awesome and very careful with me as we are reaching my 5 year mark in October of 25.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Dr Mushtaq is a kind, respectful, professional doctor that has thoroughly explained my blood clot condition and helped me resolve my condition with his care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Best hematologist I've ever seen
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Explained options well
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
He ordered several blood tests even before I arrived.
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
Takes time to explain what I don't understand
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
Good
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
The provider was so thorough and kind, ensuring I understood everything I'm being tested for and what the next steps will be. I truly appreciated his thoroughness and how much time he took to talk with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
My appt with Dr Rao Mushtaq started about 45 minutes late. But it turned out ok, because once I met with him I never felt rushed. He asked lots of questions and truly listened. Often when I would tell him symptoms or facts he would say that is very helpful. I have no diagnosis yet, but he explained what the following test were and what to expect? I feel very confident with Dr Mushtaq.
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National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024
The doctor is very informational..
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr is very good
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
I have the best experience at this facility!
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr. Mustaq is an outstanding care provider. I have actively recommend him to 3 personal friends.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
I was so impressed and relieved by my care. Dr. Mushtaq was thorough in his questions, in gathering the information (my own history and the tests from other doctors). He carefully and thoughtfully explained what was going on with me (until then, I'd had no doctor give any real explanation of what's happening to my body - I've only looked online) AND what we were going to do next.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Mushtaq is very knowledgeable and explains everything so I can understand what is going on with me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Every visit with provider has been awesome. Personable, concerned about my well being
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
A very kind, thorough, and pleasant experience giving positive care and encouragement
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr Mushtaq is fantastic!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Everything is good
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Everything is good
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr Mushtaq was honest, upfront, and spent time with me so I had understanding of my disease and treatment options. I appreciated his sincerity
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
It was a wonderful experience. I was initially emotionally devastated with the diagnosis but Dr. Mushtag was so reassuring & I just felt more inner peace & a positive attitude.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
The care provider the doctor I seen yesterday was fantastic. You need more like him, he is very caring. Explains everything shows you everything. That's the type of oncology doctors. You need there. I am so grateful for having him. I will no longer see anyone else but him
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
My Doctor is a Angel sent by My God Almighty he is a very special person and really treats his patient with that xtra care that he has, I have been seeing him for five years and he has been them same with be a very special and compassionate and caring Human being and very Top Notch Doctor to this day like the first day that I saw him.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr Mustaq is always on top of my treatment
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
I have liked Dr Mustaq since the first time I met him. He pleasant to talk to, he listens and addresses my concerns
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
My doctor is very thorough and respectful! He takes the time to listen to my concerns and issues. He's a great doctor. Thank you for taking such good care of me!