Dr. Girish S Rao

Dr Girish S Rao is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Bangalore with 39 years of experience, currently practising as a Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

He specialises in oral and maxillofacial surgery, facial trauma and reconstructive surgery, dental implants, and aesthetic facial surgery.

Dr Girish previously served as a Professor and Head of Department at RV Dental College and Hospital and Trustwell Hospitals, Bangalore, and as a Professor at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Bangalore.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Girish S Rao's practice includes:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Performs complex maxillofacial surgical procedures including orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, and corrective jaw surgery for functional and aesthetic rehabilitation.
• Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery: Specialises in the management of facial fractures, soft tissue injuries, and reconstructive procedures following trauma, tumour resection, or congenital deformities.
• Dental Implant Surgery: Conducts advanced dental implant placement, full-mouth rehabilitation with implants, and bone grafting procedures as a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
• Aesthetic Facial Surgery: Manages cosmetic and aesthetic facial surgical procedures including facial contouring and corrective surgeries for facial asymmetry and deformities.
• Oral Oncology and Pathology: Specialises in surgical management of oral and maxillofacial tumours, cysts, and precancerous lesions with comprehensive oncological reconstruction.

Educational Background

Dr Girish S Rao completed his MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Madras Dental College, FFDRCSI (Fellowship of the Faculty of Dentistry) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, FDSRCS (Fellowship in Dental Surgery) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

He holds a DSc (Honoris Causa) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Karnataka.

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