Dr. Prashanth Rao
Dr. Prashanth Rao
Surgical Gastroenterology 34+ Years Experience

Dr. Prashanth Rao

MBBS, MS, FRCS, DNB, MNAMS, Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, FMAS, FIAGES, FALS
Director and Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology

About Dr. Prashanth Rao

Professional Summary

Dr. Prashanth Rao is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist and Bariatric Surgeon with over 34 years of experience in the field. Serving as Director and Senior Consultant, he is recognized as a pioneer in Advanced Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Surgery, with expertise spanning Upper GI, Colorectal, Bariatric, Hepato-Biliary (HPB), and Thoracic procedures. His mastery of single-port and advanced laparoscopic techniques has earned him national and international acclaim, including the prestigious title of Best Laparoscopic Surgeon (Maharashtra) at the International Health Summit Award 2017. Dr. Rao's commitment to advancing surgical education is evidenced by his extensive training and lecturing across the globe, over 200 presentations at national and international conferences, and more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals. He is also a Founder Member of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and the Indian Chapter of the International Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Association, reflecting his leadership in the surgical community.

Specializations

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology (GI-related)

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery) — 1st Rank, Mumbai University
  • FRCS (Edinburgh)
  • DNB
  • MNAMS
  • Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery (France)
  • FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
  • FIAGES
  • FALS (Hon) — Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy

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Awards & Recognition

  • 1st Rank in MS (General Surgery)
  • Dr. AV Baliga Memorial Prize
  • Best Video Laparoscopy CD — MASICON
  • Best Video Single Port Cholecystectomy — ELSA / IAGES Asia Pacific Conference, Hyderabad
  • Best Laparoscopic Surgeon (Maharashtra) — International Health Summit Award 2017
  • 40+ peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals
  • 3+ book chapters on laparoscopic surgery

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