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 Rheumatism Treatment
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 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.
Visited For Intra Articular Injection
My granny had severe knee pain and Dr. Vijay Rao K R diagnosed her well. He is very kind, calm, and highly experienced, and we are grateful to have consulted him. The staff were passionate and attentive, and the clinic was very clean. I would rate the consultation 4 out of 5, with a slight deduction for the wait time.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was very patient and reassuring, making me feel safe and cared for. The experience was fantastic, and I’m really grateful to the doctor for solving my issue.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R gave very good explanations during the consultation. Despite some delays, I found the consultation worthwhile and the clinic was clean.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very good and explains everything clearly. He finds the root cause and solves the issue effectively. I would recommend him to everyone.
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..
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