Dr. Prabhakar Rao

Dr Prabhakar Rao is a highly experienced Internal Medicine and General Physician specialist based in Visakhapatnam with 39 years of expertise in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions across a wide range of organ systems.

Dr Prabhakar Rao currently serves as Clinical Director and Head of Department at CARE Group of Hospitals.

Dr Rao completed his MD in Internal Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, one of India's most prestigious medical institutions. He has held Consultant positions at NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi, and Port Hospital, Visakhapatnam, and has previously served as a Resident at PGI, Chandigarh. He has participated in research work and academic workshops throughout his distinguished career.

Dr Prabhakar Rao consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

General Internal Medicine

Dr Rao provides comprehensive evaluation and management of a broad range of medical conditions:

• Fever, infections, and systemic illnesses
• Respiratory and cardiovascular conditions
• Gastrointestinal and liver disorders
• Kidney and urinary tract conditions

Chronic Disease Management

He specialises in long-term management of chronic medical conditions:

• Diabetes mellitus and metabolic disorders
• Hypertension and lipid disorders
• Thyroid and endocrine conditions
• Anaemia and haematological disorders

Infectious and Tropical Diseases

Dr Rao manages a range of infectious and tropical conditions commonly seen in clinical practice:

• Typhoid, malaria, and dengue fever
• Tuberculosis and respiratory infections
• Urinary and skin infections
• Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases

Preventive and Geriatric Medicine

He also provides preventive care and management of age-related medical conditions:

• Preventive health check-up and risk assessment
• Geriatric medicine and multi-morbidity management
• Lifestyle disease counselling and management

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Gandhi Medical College
• MD Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Medical Registration

• Hyderabad Medical Council, Registration No. 9435 (1981)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Prabhakar Rao currently consults at:

• CARE Hospitals, Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam - Clinical Director and Head of Department
• CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova, Visakhapatnam - Consultant

Previous Associations

• NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi - Consultant
• Port Hospital, Visakhapatnam - Consultant
• Tertiary Care Hospital - Medical Specialist
• PGI, Chandigarh - Resident

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