Dr. Pradeep Rao
Urologist
MBBS, FRCS, DNB Urology, Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology, FICS Urology
34+ Years
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Dr Pradeep Rao is a Director & Senior Consultant - Urology and Urogynaecology practicing at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel. He is also associated with Jupiter Hospital, Thane and Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital.
With 34 years of experience he has worked as an expert in different hospitals - Mamata Hosptial, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Rajawadi Municipal General Hospital, R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, L. T. Municipal General Hospital and Mulund Municipal General Hospital.
Dr Rao was one of the earliest urologists to start performing laparoscopy in India. He then trained in Robotic Surgery at MPUH, Nadiad, and USC, Los Angeles, California. He has been a faculty member at MPUH, Nadiad, and the Jayramdas Patel Academic Centre since 2010. He performed the first-ever Single-Port Nephrectomy (among other single-port cases) using the R-Port and is credited with pioneering this technology.
Dr Pradeep Rao's special interests are:
- Endourology
- Laparoscopy
- Robotics
- Renal Transplant
In 1989, Dr Rao earned MBBS degree from Grant Medical College & Bombay University. Further he did:
- FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK in 1995
- DNB Urology from Patel Urological Hospital in 2000
- MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2000
- Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology from University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France in 2001
- FICS Urology from the International College of Surgeons in 2004
Other than education, he received subspeciality training in Endourology, Laparoscopic urology, Paediatric urology, Reconstructive urology and Laparoscopic and robotic uro-oncology.
Dr Pradeep has membership of:
- National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Society of Endourology
- Indian Medical Association
- American Urological Association
- Societe Internationale D’Urologie
- European Association of Urology
Dr Pradeep Rao has attended various conference with different presentations. In 2007 World Congress of Endourology held at Cancun, he presented a video on "Evaluation of a Novel Laparoscopic Access device". Prior to this, in the conference held in 2002, this urology specialist in Mumbai presented video on "Laparoscopic Orchidopexy: Is open orchidopexy dead?"
He has also participated in research work and published many papers, including 'The Feasibility of Single port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Pilot Study of 20 Cases', and 'The Use of a Novel Reverse Thermosensitive Polymer to Prevent Ureteral Stone Retropulsion During Intracorporeal Lithotripsy: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.'
He has more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has been a Guest editor of the Indian Journal of Urology. In addition, Dr Rao is on the editorial board of the Journal of Endourology.
Dr Rao was awarded the first prize for Best podium paper at WZ USICON, Goa, in 1999. In 2000, USI awarded him the Dr R Seetharaman memorial essay prize.
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Specializations
Dr. Pradeep Rao performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Urology
Registration Details
- Maharashtra Medical Council - Registration No. (64877)
Education & Achievements
- Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (MBBS)
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (FRCS)
- Patel Urological Hospital (DNB Urology)
- University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France (Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology)
- International College of Surgeons (FICS Urology)
Awards & Recognitions
- Prof M B Gharpure Award for standing 2nd in Pharmacology in the University examination (1987)
- 3rd Prize Vijayawada Poster Competition, USICON, Mumbai (1997)
- Dr G M Phadke USI traveling fellowship for the year (2000)
- 1st prize – Best podium paper, WZ USICON, Goa (1999)
- 1st Prize – Best Video, West Zone USICON, Nadiad, India (2002)
- Dr R Seetharaman memorial essay prize, awarded by USI (2000)
Published Paper
- Rane A, Anil Bradoo, Rao P, Shivde SR, Elhilali MM, Anidjar M, et al. The Use of a Novel Reverse Thermosensitive Polymer to Prevent Ureteral Stone Retropulsion During Intracorporeal Lithotripsy: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. 2010 Apr 1;183(4):1417–23.
- Desai MM, Rao PP, Aron M, Pascal-Haber G, Desai MR, Mishra S, et al. Scarless single port transumbilical nephrectomy and pyeloplasty: first clinical report. BJU International. 2007 Dec 7;101(1):83–8.
- Rao PJ, Bhagwat SR, Rane A, Rao P. The feasibility of single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a pilot study of 20 cases. 2008 Oct 1;10(5):336–40.
- Rané A, Rao P, Rao P. Single-Port-Access Nephrectomy and Other Laparoscopic Urologic Procedures Using a Novel Laparoscopic Port (R-Port). Urology. 2008 Aug;72(2):260–3.
- Raman JD, Cadeddu JA, Rao P, Rane A. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery: initial urological experience and comparison with natural-orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. BJUI. 2008 Jun 1;101(12):1493–6.
Memberships
- Indian Medical Association
- National Academy of Medical Sciences
- American Urological Association
- European Association of Urology
- Society of Endourology
- Societe Internationale D’Urologie
Work Experience
- Director and Senior Consultant - Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel
- Consultant - Jupiter Hosital, Thane
- Consultant - Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital
- Registrar General Surgery and Urology - Rajawadi Municipal General Hospital
- Registrar Plastic Surgery - R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital
- Registrar General Surgery - L. T. Municipal General Hospital
- Registrar General Surgery - Mulund Municipal General Hospital
- Resident Urology - Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital
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I was suffering from excruciating pain due to kidney stones for months. Every time I tried to get through my day, I felt like I was battling a constant discomfort. I consulted Dr. Pradeep Rao, who explained the procedure in detail. After the surgery, I was amazed at how quickly I recovered. No more pain, and I could finally enjoy life again!
मुझे कई महीनों से किडनी स्टोन के कारण भयानक दर्द हो रहा था। रोज़मर्रा की ज़िंदगी जीना मुश्किल हो गया था। फिर मैंने डॉ. से संपर्क किया। सर्जरी के बाद, मैं हैरान थी कि मैं कितनी जल्दी ठीक हो गई। अब दर्द नहीं है
Mujhe prostate enlargement ki wajah se kaafi dikkat ho rahi thi. Frequent urination aur raat ko jagne ki wajah se meri neend bhi ud gayi thi. Dr. Pradeep ne mujhe robotic surgery ke bare mein bataya. Unhone surgery se pehle har chhoti detail samjhayi. Surgery ke baad meri condition mein bohot sudhaar aaya. Really one of the best Urologist doctors near me in Mumbai
I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and felt lost and scared. Fortunately, I found this urology specialist in Mumbai, who specializes in robotic surgery. He took the time to explain the entire procedure, which was incredibly reassuring. After the surgery, I was amazed at how minimally invasive it was. The recovery was swift, and I’m now on the road to recovery with a hopeful outlook.
After my diagnosis of bladder cancer, I was referred to Dr. Pradeep Rao, the best urologist in Parel, Mumbai. He explained my treatment options clearly and performed the necessary surgery with utmost skill. Thanks to him, I’m now on the road to recovery.
When I was diagnosed with a renal condition, I searched for the best urologist doctors near me in Mumbai and found Dr. Pradeep Rao. His knowledge and caring nature put me at ease. He performed a renal transplant which helped me a lot.
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Dr Pradeep Rao's qualifications are: MBBS, FRCS, DNB Urology, MNAMS , Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology, FICS Urology.
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