Rao Musunuru, M.D.

Nationally recognized cardiologist for his exemplary medical, scientific, humanitarian, advocacy, educational and philanthropic contributions at local, state and national levels for more than three decades.

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Hospital, staff donate $26K to ’Stop the Bleed'
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point joined its medical staff in donating $13,000 each to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Pasco County Schools’ Stop the Bleed...

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2019 Philanthropist of the Year
Rao Musunuru, M.D. was honored at the National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon at Spartan Manor.

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Hometown Pasco for Sep. 27
Dr. Rao Musunuru, MD, received his third “Paul Harris Award.” the highest recognition from the Rotary Club, on Aug. 15.

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Pasco County commisioners Name Street in Honor of Dr. Rao Musunuru
A resolution by the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners designated Dr. Rao Musunuru Loop to run through the CARES campus in Hudson, Florida, connecting the two buildings also named in his honor.

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Awards

Philanthropist of the Year

2019

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nature Coast Chapter

Paul Harris Fellow

2019

Rotary International

Southern Regional Trustee Leadership Award

2013

National Association of College Trustees

Philanthropist of the year

2012

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nature Coast Chapter

Volunteer Recognition

2012

Education Commissioner of the State of Florida for work to support homeless students

King Pithla of Chasco Fiesta

2010

Recognition as a Committed Community Volunteer

Named Paul Harris Fellow

2010

Rotary International

Outstanding Physician Award

2010

Florida Medical Association

First Humanitarian Award

2009

Health Corporation of America

Named Paul Harris Fellow

2009

Rotary International

First Humanitarian Award

2008

Health Corporation of America

Outstanding Citizen of the Year

2008

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Point of Light Award

2008

Governor of the State of Florida

Lifetime Achievement Award

2007

Tampa Bay Business Journal's Healthcare Heroes

National Voluntary Advocate of the Year

2007

American Heart Association

Chairman's Recognition Award

2006

Florida Board of Medicine

All Time Top Donor

2005

Everyday Hero Award

2005

House Resolution 9213

2005

House of Representatives, State of Florida

National Physician of the Year

2005

American Heart Association

Service to Seniors Award

2005

Florida Council on Aging

National Chairman's Award

2003

National Chairman's Award

Physician Humanitarian Award

2003

Florida Medical Business

Pride in Profession

2001

American Medical Association

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Dr. Rao Musunuru, who has called Pasco County his home since 1981, was instrumental in transforming a 50-bed rural hospital into a 290-bed Heart Institute at Bayonet Point/Hudson Regional Medical Center. He has received numerous awards and continually serves the community at large through education and philanthropy.

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