Dr. Sanjay Rao

Dr Sanjay Rao is a highly experienced internal medicine specialist in Bangalore with 37 years of clinical experience managing complex medical conditions, chronic diseases, and infectious illnesses across a broad patient population.

Currently practising as a Consultant in Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, Dr Rao is among the most trusted general physicians in the city for patients seeking expert care for stroke, pulmonary disease, tuberculosis, and HIV-related conditions.

His long-standing reputation and the Kempegowda Award from the Karnataka Government in 2018 reflect both his clinical excellence and his commitment to community health.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Rao manages a wide spectrum of internal medicine conditions including cerebrovascular accidents (stroke), acute and chronic pulmonary diseases, dengue fever, tuberculosis, HIV-related infections, diabetes, hypertension, and other complex multi-system illnesses.

He provides personalised, evidence-based treatment plans for both acute presentations and long-term chronic disease management, with a strong emphasis on preventive care, regular screenings, and patient education.

Conditions treated and managed by Dr Sanjay Rao include:

• Cerebrovascular Accidents (Stroke) and stroke rehabilitation support
• Pulmonary Diseases including acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Tuberculosis including TB in HIV-positive patients
• Dengue Fever and other infectious diseases
• HIV-related Medical Conditions
• Diabetes and Hypertension management
• Chronic Disease Management across multiple organ systems
• Preventive care including vaccinations and health screenings

Professional Experience

Dr Sanjay Rao has independently managed complex inpatient and outpatient cases throughout his career, accumulating deep clinical expertise across government, teaching, and private hospital settings.

He has also been actively involved in training DNB students in internal medicine, ensuring the advancement of the next generation of physicians.

Current Practice

• Consultant, Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Internal Medicine, St Philomenas Hospital, Viveka Nagar, Bangalore

Education and Credentials

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Gulbarga University (completed 1989)
• MD in Internal Medicine, University of Mysore at JSS Medical College, Mysore (completed 1999)

Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Reg No 29124 (registered 1989)

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tulu

Awards and Achievements

• Kempegowda Award, Karnataka Government, 2018, awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to medical practice and community health

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Rao has presented papers on clinically significant topics in internal medicine, including a comparative study on tuberculosis in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients, reflecting his dedication to evidence-based research in infectious disease.

His involvement in training DNB students at Manipal Hospital further underscores his commitment to academic medicine and mentorship.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Cardiological Society of India (CSI)

Book an Appointment with Dr Sanjay Rao, Internal Medicine Specialist in Bangalore

Book a priority appointment with Dr Sanjay Rao, a trusted internal medicine specialist in Hebbal, Bangalore, at Manipal Hospital, Hebbal or St Philomenas### Hospital, Viveka Nagar.

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