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 Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for money
I have been under his treatment for ankylosing spondylitis.
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Would highly recommend.
Visited For Arthritis
Happy with: Treatment satisfaction
I am having rheumatoid arthritis for a very long time. I showed to many doctors but it didn't help.later after visiting dr.vijay k R Rao , my life has become very normal and I'm leading my life confidently now. i recommend the above doctor for arthritis treatment.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R treated me very well with kindness and made me feel assured that my condition would improve soon. He explained everything clearly and gave me confidence and peace of mind. Overall, the experience was very good and the doctor was caring and understanding.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was very professional and empathetic. He carefully listened to my condition and adjusted my medicines accordingly. The clinic was clean, and the wait time was reasonable. Overall, I was very satisfied with the visit and would recommend him to others.
Visited For Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dr. Vijay Rao K R saved my husband from a life-threatening situation due to Ankylosing Spondylitis and helped stop my mother's arthritis from progressing. The clinic was well organized, and although the wait time was 30 minutes to an hour, the care was definitely worth it. I would rate my recommendation for him as 10 out of 10.
Visited For arthrities treatment
I had a very good experience with Dr. Vijay Rao K R. He listened patiently and explained the arthritis treatment clearly. After starting the treatment, I noticed improvement in pain and joint stiffness. The doctor and staff were caring, and the clinic environment was good.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R was very humble and kind, communicating clearly which helped ease my fears. His expertise and calm nature led to an exceptional diagnosis and suitable treatment. I felt heartfully satisfied and found the visit to be good value for money.
Dr. Vijay KR Rao treated both me and my wife with ***** care. The hospital was very clean and the staff were courteous and respectful. He listened carefully to our problems and provided treatment tailored to our exact needs, which brought us total relief. His approach felt very compassionate and thoughtful.
Visited For Knee Arthritis
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I have been under the care of Dr. Vijay Rao K R for over a decade. His expertise, compassion, and dedication have made a remarkable difference in my treatment. The clinic is professional and well organized with good time management and friendly staff. I am exceptionally satisfied with the overall experience and highly recommend him.
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