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
Visited For Arthritis
Happy with: Treatment satisfaction
showed for finger stiffness in the morning( found seronegative arthritis. Dr. Ajay Rao is very good in treating me in terms of explaining the cause, medications. I am doing well with this medications. Hope doctor will stop medications once my stiffness cured. i recommend doctor , since it is a one stop solution for all kind of arthritis..
We’ve been consulting with Dr. Vijay Rao K R for my mother’s rheumatoid arthritis and knee pain for over two years. He is very calm, thorough, and takes the time to understand the root cause before prescribing medicines. He makes each patient feel cared for and is very patient during consultations.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was good, understood my situation well, and provided the right treatment. The staff was very supportive, and the clinic environment was good. Although the waiting time was a bit disappointing, the consultation felt like good value for money.
I've had psoriasis for 15 years, and after being referred to Dr. Vijay Rao K R, I felt confident it can be cured. He clearly explained the root cause and necessary tests, and started treatment. The clinic has a good atmosphere with friendly staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. Dr. Vijay gave me hope throughout the process.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is a very good doctor with excellent treatment and diagnosis. He explained my condition clearly and treated me exactly as needed. I highly recommend him to all arthritis and SLE patients.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R explained things very well and made me feel comfortable during the consultation. The clinic environment was very good, and the staff behavior was excellent with a manageable wait time.
Happy with: Treatment satisfaction
I would like to recommend Dr. Vijay Rao and his team. Their professionalism and patient care are commendable.
The hospital environment and the doctor's treatment were wonderful. Dr. Vijay Rao communicated clearly and provided excellent care.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is a friendly doctor who listens carefully to patients' problems. The thorough screening before the consultation helped him evaluate my condition better. Overall, I am very happy with the treatment and the definite results I have seen over time.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very patient and listens carefully to all complaints, which is crucial for arthritis treatment. Although the wait time was longer, it was understandable. The clinic is well-organized, very clean, and the staff is helpful. Highly recommended.
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