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    Overview

  • Dr. U. Vasudeva Rao is a well-known vascular surgery consultant who is associated with Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of around 48 years in the medical field, including 43 years as a specialist. His field of expertise includes performing endosurgery, organ transplants, breast surgery, carotid angioplasty, and thyroid surgery. Across more than four decades of his career, he has become an expert general physician, diabetologist, and surgeon in the city. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1975. He did his MS in General Surgery in 1978 from the Kasturba Medical College. In addition, he did FRCS in 1982 from the University of Glasgow, located in the United Kingdom. He also holds other prestigious degrees like FICS and FAIS. For the same reason, he is considered one of the best general surgeons in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

  • During his long and successful career, Dr. Rao has worked on performing general surgical operations like thyroid breast GI surgery. He also performs laparoscopic procedures for treating gallbladder disorders, appendix disorders, and hernias. Apart from that, the doctor has performed arterial bypasses, haemodialysis access, lasers for varicose veins, etc. He has treated trauma, AV malfunctions, piles, fistula, and other diseases by performing procedures like stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of the anal fistula. Dr. Rao is skilled in treatments like femorofemoral bypass, vascular lesion surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, aortofemoral bypass surgery, and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). He was a committee member of the Hernia Society of India and the treasurer of the Vascular Society of India. Dr. Rao was also an examiner for IMRCS London and an inspector and appraiser for the National Board of Examinations in India. He has worked as a dean of the postgraduate program of Kathmandu University and as an adjunct professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He was the treasurer and committee member of the Association of Surgeons in India and the chairman of the ASI Karnataka Chapter. He was a founder member of the Venous Association of India. At the ASI Karnataka chapter, Dr. Rao delivered the reputed Dr. H. S. Bhat and Prof. M. P. Pai's oration. He also delivered the prestigious Authikeshavalu Oration at the Surgical Society of Bangalore. Articles written by him have been published in many journals. He has been invited as a faculty at scientific meetings held in countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has organised workshops and conferences locally and nationally. The Handbook on Patients Safety and the Handbook on Vascular Surgery include chapters written by Dr. Rao.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Common general surgical operations – Thyroid breast GI Surgery etc
  • Laparoscopic – Gall Bladder Appendix Diagnostic Hernia
  • Vascular procedures – arterial bypass, laser for varicose veins AV malformations
  • Diabetic Foot Infection Hemodialysis access Trauma – abdomen, vascular etc
  • Piles & Fistula (Stapler hemorrhoidectomy Laser closure of anal fistula
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Examiner: IMRCS London/Glasgow U K.
  • International Advisor Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow UK.
  • Inspector & Appraiser National Board of Examinations.
  • Former Dean Kathmandu University PG Program.
  • Adjunct Professor Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Ex Treasurer and Ex Committee member of Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Ex-Chairman of Karnataka State Chapter of ASI.
  • Ex-President of Surgical Society of Bangalore ASICC.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association.
  • Ex Treasurer of Vascular Society of India.
  • Founder member & Ex Committee member Venous Association of India.
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Past Ex Committee member of Hernia Society of India.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Delivered prestigious Dr. H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai oration for Karnataka State Chapter of ASI
  • Delivered Authikeshavalu Oration for Surgical Society of Bangalore
  • Second prize for a paper on VAC therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection at International conference at Seoul South Korea
  • Talks & Publications

  • Presented papers at number of National and International meetings
  • Contributed chapters in Handbook on Vascular Surgery, Handbook on Patient Safety
  • Published many articles in various national and international journals on limb ischemia, Lap ventral hernia repair Laser for varicose veins etc
  • Conducted many workshops conferences at local regional and national level
  • Invited faculty at many scientific meetings both at national and International level – Srilanka, Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Nepal UK and USA
  • Now gangrene risk for some Covid-19 patients, Dr. U Vasudeva Rao, Vascular surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar Click Here

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Examiner: IMRCS London/Glasgow U K.
  • International Advisor Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow UK.
  • Inspector & Appraiser National Board of Examinations.
  • Former Dean Kathmandu University PG Program.
  • Adjunct Professor Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Ex Treasurer and Ex Committee member of Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Ex-Chairman of Karnataka State Chapter of ASI.
  • Ex-President of Surgical Society of Bangalore ASICC.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association.
  • Ex Treasurer of Vascular Society of India.
  • Founder member & Ex Committee member Venous Association of India.
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Past Ex Committee member of Hernia Society of India.
  • Overview

  • Dr. U. Vasudeva Rao is a well-known vascular surgery consultant who is associated with Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of around 48 years in the medical field, including 43 years as a specialist. His field of expertise includes performing endosurgery, organ transplants, breast surgery, carotid angioplasty, and thyroid surgery. Across more than four decades of his career, he has become an expert general physician, diabetologist, and surgeon in the city. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1975. He did his MS in General Surgery in 1978 from the Kasturba Medical College. In addition, he did FRCS in 1982 from the University of Glasgow, located in the United Kingdom. He also holds other prestigious degrees like FICS and FAIS. For the same reason, he is considered one of the best general surgeons in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

  • During his long and successful career, Dr. Rao has worked on performing general surgical operations like thyroid breast GI surgery. He also performs laparoscopic procedures for treating gallbladder disorders, appendix disorders, and hernias. Apart from that, the doctor has performed arterial bypasses, haemodialysis access, lasers for varicose veins, etc. He has treated trauma, AV malfunctions, piles, fistula, and other diseases by performing procedures like stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of the anal fistula. Dr. Rao is skilled in treatments like femorofemoral bypass, vascular lesion surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, aortofemoral bypass surgery, and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). He was a committee member of the Hernia Society of India and the treasurer of the Vascular Society of India. Dr. Rao was also an examiner for IMRCS London and an inspector and appraiser for the National Board of Examinations in India. He has worked as a dean of the postgraduate program of Kathmandu University and as an adjunct professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He was the treasurer and committee member of the Association of Surgeons in India and the chairman of the ASI Karnataka Chapter. He was a founder member of the Venous Association of India. At the ASI Karnataka chapter, Dr. Rao delivered the reputed Dr. H. S. Bhat and Prof. M. P. Pai's oration. He also delivered the prestigious Authikeshavalu Oration at the Surgical Society of Bangalore. Articles written by him have been published in many journals. He has been invited as a faculty at scientific meetings held in countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has organised workshops and conferences locally and nationally. The Handbook on Patients Safety and the Handbook on Vascular Surgery include chapters written by Dr. Rao.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Common general surgical operations – Thyroid breast GI Surgery etc
  • Laparoscopic – Gall Bladder Appendix Diagnostic Hernia
  • Vascular procedures – arterial bypass, laser for varicose veins AV malformations
  • Diabetic Foot Infection Hemodialysis access Trauma – abdomen, vascular etc
  • Piles & Fistula (Stapler hemorrhoidectomy Laser closure of anal fistula
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Delivered prestigious Dr. H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai oration for Karnataka State Chapter of ASI
  • Delivered Authikeshavalu Oration for Surgical Society of Bangalore
  • Second prize for a paper on VAC therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection at International conference at Seoul South Korea
  • Talks & Publications

  • Presented papers at number of National and International meetings
  • Contributed chapters in Handbook on Vascular Surgery, Handbook on Patient Safety
  • Published many articles in various national and international journals on limb ischemia, Lap ventral hernia repair Laser for varicose veins etc
  • Conducted many workshops conferences at local regional and national level
  • Invited faculty at many scientific meetings both at national and International level – Srilanka, Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Nepal UK and USA
  • Now gangrene risk for some Covid-19 patients, Dr. U Vasudeva Rao, Vascular surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Overview

  • Dr. U. Vasudeva Rao is a well-known vascular surgery consultant who is associated with Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of around 48 years in the medical field, including 43 years as a specialist. His field of expertise includes performing endosurgery, organ transplants, breast surgery, carotid angioplasty, and thyroid surgery. Across more than four decades of his career, he has become an expert general physician, diabetologist, and surgeon in the city. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1975. He did his MS in General Surgery in 1978 from the Kasturba Medical College. In addition, he did FRCS in 1982 from the University of Glasgow, located in the United Kingdom. He also holds other prestigious degrees like FICS and FAIS. For the same reason, he is considered one of the best general surgeons in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

  • During his long and successful career, Dr. Rao has worked on performing general surgical operations like thyroid breast GI surgery. He also performs laparoscopic procedures for treating gallbladder disorders, appendix disorders, and hernias. Apart from that, the doctor has performed arterial bypasses, haemodialysis access, lasers for varicose veins, etc. He has treated trauma, AV malfunctions, piles, fistula, and other diseases by performing procedures like stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of the anal fistula. Dr. Rao is skilled in treatments like femorofemoral bypass, vascular lesion surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, aortofemoral bypass surgery, and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). He was a committee member of the Hernia Society of India and the treasurer of the Vascular Society of India. Dr. Rao was also an examiner for IMRCS London and an inspector and appraiser for the National Board of Examinations in India. He has worked as a dean of the postgraduate program of Kathmandu University and as an adjunct professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He was the treasurer and committee member of the Association of Surgeons in India and the chairman of the ASI Karnataka Chapter. He was a founder member of the Venous Association of India. At the ASI Karnataka chapter, Dr. Rao delivered the reputed Dr. H. S. Bhat and Prof. M. P. Pai's oration. He also delivered the prestigious Authikeshavalu Oration at the Surgical Society of Bangalore. Articles written by him have been published in many journals. He has been invited as a faculty at scientific meetings held in countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has organised workshops and conferences locally and nationally. The Handbook on Patients Safety and the Handbook on Vascular Surgery include chapters written by Dr. Rao.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Examiner: IMRCS London/Glasgow U K.
  • International Advisor Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow UK.
  • Inspector & Appraiser National Board of Examinations.
  • Former Dean Kathmandu University PG Program.
  • Adjunct Professor Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Ex Treasurer and Ex Committee member of Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Ex-Chairman of Karnataka State Chapter of ASI.
  • Ex-President of Surgical Society of Bangalore ASICC.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association.
  • Ex Treasurer of Vascular Society of India.
  • Founder member & Ex Committee member Venous Association of India.
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Past Ex Committee member of Hernia Society of India.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Common general surgical operations – Thyroid breast GI Surgery etc
  • Laparoscopic – Gall Bladder Appendix Diagnostic Hernia
  • Vascular procedures – arterial bypass, laser for varicose veins AV malformations
  • Diabetic Foot Infection Hemodialysis access Trauma – abdomen, vascular etc
  • Piles & Fistula (Stapler hemorrhoidectomy Laser closure of anal fistula
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Delivered prestigious Dr. H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai oration for Karnataka State Chapter of ASI
  • Delivered Authikeshavalu Oration for Surgical Society of Bangalore
  • Second prize for a paper on VAC therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection at International conference at Seoul South Korea
  • Talks & Publications

  • Presented papers at number of National and International meetings
  • Contributed chapters in Handbook on Vascular Surgery, Handbook on Patient Safety
  • Published many articles in various national and international journals on limb ischemia, Lap ventral hernia repair Laser for varicose veins etc
  • Conducted many workshops conferences at local regional and national level
  • Invited faculty at many scientific meetings both at national and International level – Srilanka, Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Nepal UK and USA
  • Now gangrene risk for some Covid-19 patients, Dr. U Vasudeva Rao, Vascular surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Common general surgical operations – Thyroid breast GI Surgery etc
  • Laparoscopic – Gall Bladder Appendix Diagnostic Hernia
  • Vascular procedures – arterial bypass, laser for varicose veins AV malformations
  • Diabetic Foot Infection Hemodialysis access Trauma – abdomen, vascular etc
  • Piles & Fistula (Stapler hemorrhoidectomy Laser closure of anal fistula
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Examiner: IMRCS London/Glasgow U K.
  • International Advisor Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow UK.
  • Inspector & Appraiser National Board of Examinations.
  • Former Dean Kathmandu University PG Program.
  • Adjunct Professor Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Ex Treasurer and Ex Committee member of Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Ex-Chairman of Karnataka State Chapter of ASI.
  • Ex-President of Surgical Society of Bangalore ASICC.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association.
  • Ex Treasurer of Vascular Society of India.
  • Founder member & Ex Committee member Venous Association of India.
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Past Ex Committee member of Hernia Society of India.
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Delivered prestigious Dr. H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai oration for Karnataka State Chapter of ASI
  • Delivered Authikeshavalu Oration for Surgical Society of Bangalore
  • Second prize for a paper on VAC therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection at International conference at Seoul South Korea
  • Talks & Publications

  • Presented papers at number of National and International meetings
  • Contributed chapters in Handbook on Vascular Surgery, Handbook on Patient Safety
  • Published many articles in various national and international journals on limb ischemia, Lap ventral hernia repair Laser for varicose veins etc
  • Conducted many workshops conferences at local regional and national level
  • Invited faculty at many scientific meetings both at national and International level – Srilanka, Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Nepal UK and USA
  • Now gangrene risk for some Covid-19 patients, Dr. U Vasudeva Rao, Vascular surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. U. Vasudeva Rao is a well-known vascular surgery consultant who is associated with Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of around 48 years in the medical field, including 43 years as a specialist. His field of expertise includes performing endosurgery, organ transplants, breast surgery, carotid angioplasty, and thyroid surgery. Across more than four decades of his career, he has become an expert general physician, diabetologist, and surgeon in the city. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1975. He did his MS in General Surgery in 1978 from the Kasturba Medical College. In addition, he did FRCS in 1982 from the University of Glasgow, located in the United Kingdom. He also holds other prestigious degrees like FICS and FAIS. For the same reason, he is considered one of the best general surgeons in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

  • During his long and successful career, Dr. Rao has worked on performing general surgical operations like thyroid breast GI surgery. He also performs laparoscopic procedures for treating gallbladder disorders, appendix disorders, and hernias. Apart from that, the doctor has performed arterial bypasses, haemodialysis access, lasers for varicose veins, etc. He has treated trauma, AV malfunctions, piles, fistula, and other diseases by performing procedures like stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of the anal fistula. Dr. Rao is skilled in treatments like femorofemoral bypass, vascular lesion surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, aortofemoral bypass surgery, and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). He was a committee member of the Hernia Society of India and the treasurer of the Vascular Society of India. Dr. Rao was also an examiner for IMRCS London and an inspector and appraiser for the National Board of Examinations in India. He has worked as a dean of the postgraduate program of Kathmandu University and as an adjunct professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He was the treasurer and committee member of the Association of Surgeons in India and the chairman of the ASI Karnataka Chapter. He was a founder member of the Venous Association of India. At the ASI Karnataka chapter, Dr. Rao delivered the reputed Dr. H. S. Bhat and Prof. M. P. Pai's oration. He also delivered the prestigious Authikeshavalu Oration at the Surgical Society of Bangalore. Articles written by him have been published in many journals. He has been invited as a faculty at scientific meetings held in countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has organised workshops and conferences locally and nationally. The Handbook on Patients Safety and the Handbook on Vascular Surgery include chapters written by Dr. Rao.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Delivered prestigious Dr. H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai oration for Karnataka State Chapter of ASI
  • Delivered Authikeshavalu Oration for Surgical Society of Bangalore
  • Second prize for a paper on VAC therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection at International conference at Seoul South Korea
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Examiner: IMRCS London/Glasgow U K.
  • International Advisor Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow UK.
  • Inspector & Appraiser National Board of Examinations.
  • Former Dean Kathmandu University PG Program.
  • Adjunct Professor Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Ex Treasurer and Ex Committee member of Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Ex-Chairman of Karnataka State Chapter of ASI.
  • Ex-President of Surgical Society of Bangalore ASICC.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association.
  • Ex Treasurer of Vascular Society of India.
  • Founder member & Ex Committee member Venous Association of India.
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Past Ex Committee member of Hernia Society of India.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Common general surgical operations – Thyroid breast GI Surgery etc
  • Laparoscopic – Gall Bladder Appendix Diagnostic Hernia
  • Vascular procedures – arterial bypass, laser for varicose veins AV malformations
  • Diabetic Foot Infection Hemodialysis access Trauma – abdomen, vascular etc
  • Piles & Fistula (Stapler hemorrhoidectomy Laser closure of anal fistula
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Talks & Publications

  • Presented papers at number of National and International meetings
  • Contributed chapters in Handbook on Vascular Surgery, Handbook on Patient Safety
  • Published many articles in various national and international journals on limb ischemia, Lap ventral hernia repair Laser for varicose veins etc
  • Conducted many workshops conferences at local regional and national level
  • Invited faculty at many scientific meetings both at national and International level – Srilanka, Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Nepal UK and USA
  • Now gangrene risk for some Covid-19 patients, Dr. U Vasudeva Rao, Vascular surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. U. Vasudeva Rao is a well-known vascular surgery consultant who is associated with Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of around 48 years in the medical field, including 43 years as a specialist. His field of expertise includes performing endosurgery, organ transplants, breast surgery, carotid angioplasty, and thyroid surgery. Across more than four decades of his career, he has become an expert general physician, diabetologist, and surgeon in the city. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1975. He did his MS in General Surgery in 1978 from the Kasturba Medical College. In addition, he did FRCS in 1982 from the University of Glasgow, located in the United Kingdom. He also holds other prestigious degrees like FICS and FAIS. For the same reason, he is considered one of the best general surgeons in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

  • During his long and successful career, Dr. Rao has worked on performing general surgical operations like thyroid breast GI surgery. He also performs laparoscopic procedures for treating gallbladder disorders, appendix disorders, and hernias. Apart from that, the doctor has performed arterial bypasses, haemodialysis access, lasers for varicose veins, etc. He has treated trauma, AV malfunctions, piles, fistula, and other diseases by performing procedures like stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of the anal fistula. Dr. Rao is skilled in treatments like femorofemoral bypass, vascular lesion surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, aortofemoral bypass surgery, and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). He was a committee member of the Hernia Society of India and the treasurer of the Vascular Society of India. Dr. Rao was also an examiner for IMRCS London and an inspector and appraiser for the National Board of Examinations in India. He has worked as a dean of the postgraduate program of Kathmandu University and as an adjunct professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He was the treasurer and committee member of the Association of Surgeons in India and the chairman of the ASI Karnataka Chapter. He was a founder member of the Venous Association of India. At the ASI Karnataka chapter, Dr. Rao delivered the reputed Dr. H. S. Bhat and Prof. M. P. Pai's oration. He also delivered the prestigious Authikeshavalu Oration at the Surgical Society of Bangalore. Articles written by him have been published in many journals. He has been invited as a faculty at scientific meetings held in countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has organised workshops and conferences locally and nationally. The Handbook on Patients Safety and the Handbook on Vascular Surgery include chapters written by Dr. Rao.

    Talks & Publications

  • Presented papers at number of National and International meetings
  • Contributed chapters in Handbook on Vascular Surgery, Handbook on Patient Safety
  • Published many articles in various national and international journals on limb ischemia, Lap ventral hernia repair Laser for varicose veins etc
  • Conducted many workshops conferences at local regional and national level
  • Invited faculty at many scientific meetings both at national and International level – Srilanka, Malaysia Bangladesh Singapore Nepal UK and USA
  • Now gangrene risk for some Covid-19 patients, Dr. U Vasudeva Rao, Vascular surgeon, Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. U. Vasudeva Rao is a well-known vascular surgery consultant who is associated with Manipal Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bangalore. He has a vast experience of around 48 years in the medical field, including 43 years as a specialist. His field of expertise includes performing endosurgery, organ transplants, breast surgery, carotid angioplasty, and thyroid surgery. Across more than four decades of his career, he has become an expert general physician, diabetologist, and surgeon in the city. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1975. He did his MS in General Surgery in 1978 from the Kasturba Medical College. In addition, he did FRCS in 1982 from the University of Glasgow, located in the United Kingdom. He also holds other prestigious degrees like FICS and FAIS. For the same reason, he is considered one of the best general surgeons in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

  • During his long and successful career, Dr. Rao has worked on performing general surgical operations like thyroid breast GI surgery. He also performs laparoscopic procedures for treating gallbladder disorders, appendix disorders, and hernias. Apart from that, the doctor has performed arterial bypasses, haemodialysis access, lasers for varicose veins, etc. He has treated trauma, AV malfunctions, piles, fistula, and other diseases by performing procedures like stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of the anal fistula. Dr. Rao is skilled in treatments like femorofemoral bypass, vascular lesion surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, aortofemoral bypass surgery, and thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES). He was a committee member of the Hernia Society of India and the treasurer of the Vascular Society of India. Dr. Rao was also an examiner for IMRCS London and an inspector and appraiser for the National Board of Examinations in India. He has worked as a dean of the postgraduate program of Kathmandu University and as an adjunct professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He was the treasurer and committee member of the Association of Surgeons in India and the chairman of the ASI Karnataka Chapter. He was a founder member of the Venous Association of India. At the ASI Karnataka chapter, Dr. Rao delivered the reputed Dr. H. S. Bhat and Prof. M. P. Pai's oration. He also delivered the prestigious Authikeshavalu Oration at the Surgical Society of Bangalore. Articles written by him have been published in many journals. He has been invited as a faculty at scientific meetings held in countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the USA. He has organised workshops and conferences locally and nationally. The Handbook on Patients Safety and the Handbook on Vascular Surgery include chapters written by Dr. Rao.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Examiner: IMRCS London/Glasgow U K.
  • International Advisor Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow UK.
  • Inspector & Appraiser National Board of Examinations.
  • Former Dean Kathmandu University PG Program.
  • Adjunct Professor Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
  • Ex Treasurer and Ex Committee member of Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Ex-Chairman of Karnataka State Chapter of ASI.
  • Ex-President of Surgical Society of Bangalore ASICC.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association.
  • Ex Treasurer of Vascular Society of India.
  • Founder member & Ex Committee member Venous Association of India.
  • Member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Past Ex Committee member of Hernia Society of India.
  • Field of Expertise

  • Common general surgical operations – Thyroid breast GI Surgery etc
  • Laparoscopic – Gall Bladder Appendix Diagnostic Hernia
  • Vascular procedures – arterial bypass, laser for varicose veins AV malformations
  • Diabetic Foot Infection Hemodialysis access Trauma – abdomen, vascular etc
  • Piles & Fistula (Stapler hemorrhoidectomy Laser closure of anal fistula
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Delivered prestigious Dr. H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai oration for Karnataka State Chapter of ASI
  • Delivered Authikeshavalu Oration for Surgical Society of Bangalore
  • Second prize for a paper on VAC therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection at International conference at Seoul South Korea