Dr. Prashanth Rao
Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Gastrointestinal Surgeon
MBBS, MS General Surgery, DNB General Surgery, Diploma In Laparoscopic Surgery, FRCS , Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, FIAGES, FALS
32+ Years
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32+
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Dr Prashanth Rao is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon who works as a Director and Senior Consultant at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, and Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital. With 32 years of experience, he is one of the best bariatric surgeons in Mumbai and has worked as an expert in different cities in India.
He has delivered lectures in numerous countries such as Australia, the USA, Brazil, Vietnam, China, France, and Greece. Additionally, he performed live laparoscopic surgery demonstrations at the 1st People's Hospital of Guangzhou, China.
Doctor Prashanth Rao has contributed to handling numerous complex medical cases in several hospitals. He is known for his attention to accurate diagnosis and treating patients empathetically.
The speciality interests of Dr Prashanth are:
- Advanced Minimal Access or laparoscopic Surgery
- Upper GI
- Colorectal
- Bariatric and Hepato-Biliary (HPB)
- Thoracic Surgery
He is also an active member of the Society of American Gastro Endosurgeons (SAGE) and the Indian Association of Gastro Endosurgeons (IAGES). He is also the founder member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and the Indian Chapter of the International Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Association.
Dr Prashanth did his:
- Training from Topiwala National Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- Oncosurgery training from Tata Memorial Hospital
- Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from Louis Pasteur University, France
- FRCS from Edinburgh, UK
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
- FIAGES
He secured the top position in the MS exam at Mumbai University in 1995.
With proficiency in English, Hindi and Marathi, patients feel comfortable to share their concerns. He has served as a sectional editor and reviewer for JMAS, as well as a reviewer for several prestigious journals, including the British Journal of Surgery.
Dr. Rao has attended numerous national and international conferences, including ASI, MASICON, AMASICON, IAGES, SAGES (USA), ACS (American College of Surgeons-USA), Ossicon (Bariatric Conference), Sobracil (Curitiba-Brazil), Euro-Middle East Congress (Paris), and the 1st Single Port Conference in Greece (Athens), as an invited faculty member. He has also organized various workshops and conferences.
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Specializations
Dr. Prashanth Rao performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
Registration Details
- Maharashtra Medical Council - Registration No. (69073)
Education & Achievements
- Nair Hospital, Mumbai (MBBS)
- King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (MS General Surgery)
- National Board of Examinaiton (DNB General Surgery)
- Louis Pasteur University, France (Diploma In Laparoscopic Surgery)
- Edinburgh, UK (FRCS )
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
- FIAGES
- FALS
Awards & Recognitions
- 1st rank in the MS General Surgery Exams
- Dr. A. V. Baliga Memorial prize for securing the highest points in the MS Examinations
- Pioneered Single Port Laparoscopic Surgery (2007)
- Best Laparoscopic Surgeon’ (Maharashtra ) by the International Health Summit Award (2017)
- Best Video lap CD at Masicon
- Best Video Single Port Cholecystectomy at ELSA/ IAGES Asia Pacific Conference Hyderabad
Published Paper
- Rao P, Rao P, Bhagwat S. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery - Current status and controversies. J Minim Access Surg [Internet]. 2011 [cited 2024 Sep 23];7(1):6.
- Rané A, Rao P, Rao P. Single-port-access nephrectomy and other laparoscopic urologic procedures using a novel laparoscopic port (R-port). Urology [Internet]. 2008;72(2):260–3.
- Rao PP, Bhagwat SM, Rane A, Rao PP. The feasibility of single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a pilot study of 20 cases. HPB (Oxford) [Internet]. 2008;10(5):336–40.
- Rao P, Maharaj MM, Maalouly J. Endoscopic lumbar discectomy vs microdiscectomy: Early results, complications and learning curve an Australian perspective. Interdiscip Neurosurg [Internet]. 2023;31(101674):101674.
Memberships
- Society of American Gastro Endosurgeons
- Indian Association of Gastro Endosurgeons
- Associations of Surgeons of India
- Association Of Medical Consultants Of India
- National Academy Of Medical Sciences
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- All India Association for Advances and Research In Obesity
Work Experience
- Director and Senior Consultant - Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel
- Consultant - Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital
Treatments
Dr. Prashanth Rao specializes in the following treatments:
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I had been struggling with stomach issues for months, but Dr. Prashanth Rao's diagnosis was spot on. His approach is thorough, and he made sure I understood my treatment plan completely. Feeling much better now, thanks to him.
डॉ. राव ने मेरे पेट दर्द का इलाज बहुत अच्छे से किया। वो हर सवाल का सही जवाब देते हैं और मरीज को अच्छे से समझाते हैं। उनके ट्रीटमेंट से मुझे बहुत फायदा हुआ है।
Mujhe Dr. Prashanth ne bahut help kiya jab diabetes ka issue bahut time se theek nahi ho raha tha. Unhone jo treatment diya, uske baad sab kuch normal ho gaya hai.
Dr. Prashanth Rao’s professionalism and caring attitude really stood out. He took time to listen to my concerns, and his treatment has greatly improved my condition. Highly recommend him for anyone facing digestive issues.
मुझे एसिड रिफ्लक्स की समस्या कई सालों से थीं, लेकिन डॉ. प्रशांत राव ने सही निदान किया। उनकी दवाओं से मुझे बहुत राहत मिली है। वे बहुत ही संवेदनशील और समझदार डॉक्टर हैं।
Dr. Prashanth Rao ko visit karna ek best decision tha. Unhone meri gastric bypass surgery itne ache se ki aur ab main bilkul thik hoon. He explains everything in a simple way.
माझी स्लीव्ह गॅस्ट्रेक्टॉमी डॉ. प्रशांत राव यांनी केली होती. त्याची उपचार पद्धती चांगली आहे. आता मी पूर्णपणे बरा आहे
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Dr. Prashanth Rao specialises in Surgical Gastroenterology, Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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Dr Prashanth Rao has 32 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology,Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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Dr Prashanth Rao's qualifications are: MBBS, MS General Surgery, DNB General Surgery, Diploma In Laparoscopic Surgery, FRCS , Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, FIAGES, FALS.
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