Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao
Dr. K. S. Rao
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary 19+ Years Experience

Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao

MBBS, MD, DM
Clinical Director, Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

About Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao

Professional Summary

Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao is a Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist with 19 years of clinical experience. Currently serving as Clinical Director at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, he is recognized for his expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders. Dr. Somasekhar Rao's clinical focus spans chronic liver diseases, GI bleeding, chronic hepatitis B and C, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including the "Most Trusted Medical Gastroenterologist Award" and the "Service Excellence in Hepatology Award," reflecting his dedication to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. His extensive training across premier institutions in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam equips him with a robust foundation in both medical and interventional gastroenterology.

Specializations

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • D.M. (Gastroenterology) — Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai (2012)
  • M.D. (General Medicine) — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2007)
  • M.B.B.S. — Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (2001)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad 
  • Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (2014–2023)
  • Vydehi Medical College, Whitefield, Bangalore
  • Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
  • Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
  • Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Research & Publications

  • Validation of Siriraj and Allens Score & Comparison with CT Scan of Brain
  • Gastric Emptying Study by Scintigraphy in Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia

Awards & Recognition

  • "Most Trusted Medical Gastroenterologist Award" — Dynergic Business Solution, February 2022
  • "Service Excellence in Hepatology Award" — Save The Liver Foundation Initiative, Times Health Excellence Hyderabad, 2020–21
  • "Best Doctor Award in the Field of Gastroenterology" — 7th Hi9 Doctors Awards, Doctors Day 2019
  • "Indian Icon of the Year 2021" — Time CyberMedia Pvt. Ltd.
  • "Indian Leadership Award 2019" — Indian Leadership Summit by Sun Media
  • "Ikon in Gastroenterology 2022" — Times Health

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