Dr. DVL Narayan Rao

Dr DVL Narayana Rao is a Surgical Gastroenterologist in Hyderabad with 42 years of experience in GI, bariatric, and hepatobiliary surgery.

He currently serves as Senior Consultant at TX Hospitals, Banjara Hills and Consultant at Vasavi Hospital, Khairathabad.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Narayana Rao specialises in surgical gastroenterology, with focused expertise across complex GI surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and hepatobiliary care.

Surgical Gastroenterology and GI Cancer Surgery

He manages surgical treatment for oesophageal disorders, colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding, and IPAA for ulcerative colitis.

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Dr Narayana carries out surgical care for liver disorders, pancreatic and biliary diseases, along with acute and chronic pancreatitis treatment. He has completed over 200 Frey's procedures for chronic pancreatitis and pioneered pancreatic disconnection as a treatment for chronic pancreatitis with non-dilated duct.

Portal Hypertension and Shunt Surgery

He has performed over 350 shunt surgeries for non-cirrhotic portal hypertension, including his innovative colo-caval shunt using the middle colic vein to decompress the portal system.

Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr Rao performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical procedures for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, ensuring reduced recovery time.

Bariatric Surgery

He carries out bariatric and weight-loss surgical procedures for patients with obesity and metabolic conditions.

Colorectal Surgery and Proctology

Dr Narayana manages colorectal disorders along with proctology care, including treatment for common and complex anorectal conditions.

General Surgery

He performs hernia surgeries, emergency appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and other general surgical procedures with over 20,000 successful cases across his career.

Professional Experience

Previous Affiliations

• Faculty, Surgical Gastroenterology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (1996–2021)
• Faculty, Surgical Gastroenterology, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool (1996–2021)
• Consultant, TX Hospitals, Kachiguda
• Consultant, Care Hospital, Nampally
• Consultant, Virinchi Hospital, Banjara Hills
• Consultant, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad
• Consultant, Andhra Mahila Sabha Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital, Vidyanagar
• Consultant, Bristlecone Hospitals, Barkatpura
• Consultant, Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kondapur
• Consultant, Kamineni Hospital, Hyderabad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati, 1985
• MS in General Surgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1992
• MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from AIIMS, New Delhi, 2002

He also holds a Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.

Awards and Recognitions

• SumanTV Doctor Award, 2025
• Architect of an innovative Colo-Caval Shunt operation for Portal Hypertension
• Developed multiple modifications in Whipple's Procedure
• Pioneered "Pancreatic Disconnection" for Chronic Pancreatitis with non-dilated duct

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