Dr. U Vasudeva Rao

Dr U Vasudeva Rao is a distinguished Vascular and General Surgery Specialist with 51+ years of experience and is currently associated as a Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru.

He also consults at United Hospital and Sri Krishna Sevashrama Hospital.

Patients can consult him for peripheral arterial disease, varicose vein procedures, diabetic foot salvage, and advanced laparoscopic surgeries.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Vasudeva Rao's practice includes:

• Vascular and Endovascular Surgery: Management of peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, aortofemoral bypass, carotid endarterectomy, and arteriovenous fistula creation for haemodialysis access.
• Venous Disease Management: Endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins, endoscopic venous interventions, treatment of deep vein thrombosis, and management of chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulcers.
• Diabetic Foot Care and Limb Salvage: Comprehensive management of diabetic foot infections, vacuum-assisted closure therapy, limb ischaemia evaluation, and advanced wound management.
• Laparoscopic and General Surgery: Minimal access surgical procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, ventral and inguinal hernia repairs, thyroidectomy, and gastrointestinal surgeries.
• Colorectal and Anorectal Procedures: Minimally invasive and surgical interventions for anorectal conditions, including stapler haemorrhoidectomy and laser closure of anal fistulas.

Academic Background

He holds Fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Royal College of Surgeons of England, International College of Surgeons, and Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India.

Key Achievements and Research

He was awarded the International Prize in Seoul for his research on vacuum-assisted closure therapy for diabetic foot infections. He has also delivered prestigious orations, including the Dr H S Bhat and Prof M P Pai Oration and Authikeshavalu Oration.

He serves as International Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and has published extensively on limb ischaemia, varicose vein laser surgery, and arterial reconstruction.

Book an appointment with Dr U Vasudeva Rao through HexaHealth at Manipal Hospital in Jayanagar, United Hospital in Jayanagar, and Sri Krishna Sevashrama Hospital in Jayanagar, Bengaluru. Contact our team for consultation fees and timings.