Dr. Krishna Shama Rao

Dr Krishna Shama Rao is one of the most distinguished maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons in Bangalore with 46 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, and cleft care.

Holding an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an FDSRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, he is the Founder Executive Committee Member of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies and a former WHO Advisor on global cleft and craniofacial strategies.

Patients searching for the best craniofacial surgeon or expert cleft lip and palate surgery in Bangalore will find that Dr Krishna Shama Rao offers globally accredited surgical excellence at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Craniofacial Surgery and Cleft Care in Bangalore

Dr Krishna Shama Rao is one of India's foremost craniofacial surgeons, having established the country's first cleft and craniofacial centres with international support.

• Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery across all age groups
• Craniofacial Surgery for congenital and acquired deformities
• Management of complex syndromic craniofacial anomalies
• Post-cleft secondary corrections and revision surgeries

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr Shama Rao provides comprehensive surgical care for conditions involving the face, jaws, and oral structures. His combined dental and medical degrees enable a uniquely integrated approach.

• Maxillofacial Trauma management for complex facial fractures
• Surgical management of oral tumours and benign jaw lesions
• Jaw reconstruction and orthognathic surgery
• Salivary gland and parotid surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

With training and practice spanning multiple disciplines, Dr Rao provides reconstructive surgery for defects arising from trauma, cancer, or congenital conditions.

• Plastic and Aesthetic Reconstructive Surgery for facial and oral defects
• Soft tissue flap-based reconstruction for head and neck defects
• Post-oncological facial reconstruction

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

Dr Krishna Shama Rao holds one of the most comprehensive sets of dual dental and medical qualifications combined with UK Royal College certifications available among craniofacial specialists practising in India.

• BDS from Bombay University (1980)
• MDS Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (1985)
• FDSRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1990)
• MBBS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (1996)
• FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (1999)

Awards and Global Recognition

• Lifetime Achievement Award, INDOCLEFTCON 2024
• WHO Advisor on the Panel for Global Strategies for Prevention of Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies (2002 to 2003)
• Established the first Smile Train Cleft Centre in India (August 2000), performing around 1,000 cleft surgeries per year
• Established the first Craniofacial Centre in India (2001), supported by Cleft Children International, Zurich, Switzerland
• Founder Executive Committee Member, Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies (2002)

Academic and Clinical Leadership Roles

Dr Rao has held prestigious academic and institutional leadership positions throughout his career.

• Professor and Director, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Craniofacial Surgery
• Professor, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
• Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Registrar, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Indian Society for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies
• Editorial and review contributions to the Cleft Journal of Indian Society for Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Krishna Shama Rao currently provides expert surgical consultations at the following reputed facilities:

• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore | Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Gleneagles Global Hospital, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore | Consultation Fee: ₹1000

Book an Appointment with Dr Krishna Shama Rao, Maxillofacial Surgeon in Bangalore

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Krishna Shama Rao, a leading craniofacial and maxillofacial surgeon in Bangalore, visit BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri.

You can also schedule your visit through the HexaHealth platform for a smooth and straightforward clinical experience with one of the city's most accomplished senior surgical specialists.