Dr. Vijay Rao K R
MBBS, MRCP (UK), CCT - Rheumatology
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Dr Vijay KR Rao is Consultant Rheumatologist at Divisha Arthritis and Medical Center and Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore, India. Dr Rao studied medicine at Bangalore Medical College. He then underwent specialist training Internal Medicine in West Midlands, UK and obtained his MRCP (UK), General Medicine qualification. He further underwent super specialist training in Rheumatology in some of the reputed centers in the UK and obtained MRCP (UK) Rheumatology qualification. He also did a fellowship in SLE and Rheumatic diseases in pregnancy at the prestigious Lupus UK Center of Excellence, Birmingham under the mentorship of Professor Caroline Gordon. He was awarded the prestigious FRCP degree from the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh Scotland UK in 2016. He has worked as a consultant rheumatologist in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK before taking up his current position at Manipal Hospitals.Dr Vijay KR Rao’s research interests include lupus, connective tissue disease and the management of rheumatic diseases in pregnancy and he has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on these topics.He has been an invited speaker at several national and international rheumatology meetings and is a sub-investigator for several trials of therapies for lupus and inflammatory arthritis.He is Assistant Editor for the Indian Journal of Rheumatology and is a member of the Indian Rheumatology Association, and the British Society of Rheumatology.He is also an examiner for MRCP exams held in India.
Patient Stories for Dr. Vijay Rao K R
My wife was told her rheumatic problem was lifelong, but after treatment with Dr. Vijay Rao K R, she was cured in 18 months and is now leading a normal life. He is a gentle man who behaves exceptionally well with patients. The clinic environment is calm and the staff are composed.
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Dr. Vijay Rao K R was calm, attentive, and thorough, helping my mother recover about 85% from rheumatism pain after just a few visits. The clinic environment and staff were friendly and cooperative, making the visits comfortable. Despite some wait time and cost concerns, the effective treatment and care made a big positive difference.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R treats patients very well, explaining everything clearly like a friend and answering doubts with a smile. The staff are gentle and helpful, and the clinic feels clean and beautiful—almost like a temple. Charges are reasonable, and wait time is short.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was very kind and cooperative. He explained my condition very well, and the clinic environment was pleasant. The staff were helpful and clearly explained the prescription, making the consultation feel worth the fee.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very good and kind when explaining problems. The staff and environment were also very nice, making the overall experience positive.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was calm and reassuring, putting me at ease. He had a solution to my complaints and was very approachable and accessible even after treatment. My concerns were fully addressed, and I am doing better post treatment.
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Dr. Vijay Rao K R truly listened to me and was very patient in answering all my questions. He treats patients like family, combining exceptional professionalism with genuine care, which made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the visit.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was very friendly, calm, and understanding. He explained the treatment and medication clearly. The clinic was neat, and the staff were attentive. The wait time and consultation value were good.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very efficient and professional. The support staff are professional and the clinic is well-organized. Although I had to wait 1.5 hours this time, usually the wait is only about 15 minutes.
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