Dr. R. V. Koteswara Rao
Dr. R. V. Rao
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery 14+ Years Experience

Dr. R. V. Koteswara Rao

MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

About Dr. R. V. Koteswara Rao

Professional Summary

Dr. R. V. Koteswara Rao is a highly skilled Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with over 14 years of clinical experience, currently practicing at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad. He holds an MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MCh in Plastic Surgery from prestigious institutions including Guntur Medical College and Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad — one of India's foremost medical training centers. Dr. Koteswara Rao brings specialized expertise in brachial plexus injuries, hand surgery, microvascular reconstructive surgery, and peripheral nerve injuries. His clinical repertoire spans the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive procedures, from complex trauma reconstruction and burn injury management to cosmetic procedures and vascular malformation treatment. He has previously served as an Associate Professor at NIMS, reflecting his deep academic grounding alongside hands-on surgical excellence. With 11 pioneering publications to his credit — including innovative work on triceps to biceps transfer for elbow flexion and levator scapulae to supraspinatus transfer for shoulder abduction — Dr. Koteswara Rao is recognized as both a clinician and a contributor to advancing the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. International patients seeking expert care in hand reconstruction, brachial plexus repair, microsurgery, or cosmetic procedures will find a trusted specialist in Dr. Koteswara Rao.

Specializations

- Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

- Hand Reconstruction Surgery
- Skin Grafting
- Burn Scar Contracture Release Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck Surgery
- Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
- Wound Reconstruction Surgery

Education & Qualifications

- MCh (Plastic Surgery) — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad (2012)
- MS (General Surgery) — Guntur Medical College, Guntur (2006)
- MBBS — Guntur Medical College, Guntur (2000)

Hospital Affiliations

- Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad
- Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad (former)

Awards & Recognition

- Best Faculty Award — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
- Best Publication Award — for levator scapulae to supraspinatus transfer to improve shoulder abduction, with prize money from APRAS
- 11 publications including pioneering research on triceps to biceps transfer for elbow flexion and levator scapulae to supraspinatus transfer for shoulder abduction

Professional Memberships

- Brachial Plexus Surgery Group of India (BPSGI)
- Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
- Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (APRAS-TS)

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