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.
Visited For Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
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This is my second consultation with the doctor in seven years (the reason being, I do not live in the same city and my SLE had gone into remission for a good many years). Mine was one of the last appointments of the day. Although the doctor had a long and tiring day, he was kind, empathetic and displayed quite a good amount of patience while listening to my list of health concerns and he advised me on the course of treatment to be followed ahead. He is a thorough professional *** ** ************** I would most certainly recommend him.
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
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I am visiting the clinic since September 2019, for the treatment of rhemotied arthritis. Since then I was advised for medication every three months ones. I am satisfied with the treatment they have given. My health condition is improved a lot. During my last visit on 20.05.2024, doctor advised to stop medicines as there is sufficient improvement in my health condition. Now I am happy about my health. Doctor is very friendly, good in understanding about patient, diagnosing the issues.
Visited For Arthritis Management
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Previously we had visited other doctor for same issue, but service provided was not satisfactory, hence we came to this facility where not only the treatment provided was satisfactory but also the detailed explanation of disease condition and the staff especially were very cooperative and thier dedicated work for patient care and patient safety were tremendous. I seriously recommend each and every patient suffering from same condition do visit once and have a safe and satisfactory recovery from this facility. Moreover the charges here are way far better than the charges outside.
Visited For ArthritisSpondylitis
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I'm really impressed with the way of treatment here even though I visited first time. Dr. Vijay K R Rao is having a great patience as he gave ample time to patient, listens to each and every detail we mention, analyses all previous medical history, current health issues. Then he suggest the treatment details and shares required knowledge as well with the patient. I started feeling better now when compared with day one. I would like to recommend Dr. Vijay K R Rao for Arthritis treatment.
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
Hoped for better: Wait time
I have been visiting this doctor since 2 yrs. Today I had my appointment at 12.40. Pm, it was almost 6pm still I have not got my turn. I went and enquired regarding my turn. But got response from staff that I need to wait some more time. It was almost 7pm but still waiting. Finally I have asked again how long more should I wait. Hearing our discussions, doctor him self came out and started shouting at me **** * ****** ****** Every visit I have these kind of issues and he always gives same kind of medicine. There are many RA doctors with in our city. I am strongly recommending not to visit this doctor. ** ***** *** **** ******** ** **** **** *** ******* * ******* ** ***** **** **** ** ******** ** ** ** ******
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
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Wonderful experience,doctor decepline, treat like a friend and strict maintanance with workers
And satisfaction experience
Visited For Arthritis Management
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Great response from doctor and recovery rate is too good
And the rest of the staff also help full Thq
Visited For Arthritis Management
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Way of relaxing patient is marvellous .Even supporting staffs are very co-operative. Waiting time is almost nil
Visited For Psoriatic Arthritis
Happy with: Treatment satisfaction
my pain is better day by day doctor is very friendly it's best place for recovery of Psoriatic Arthritis
Visited For Arthritis Management
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I was suffering from knee and back pain from last one year and was not comfortable for walk, However from last 2 month have started taking treatment from Dr. Vijay Rao KR now feeling much much better and pain also reduced fully, now able to walk and do all daily activities much comfortably, Thank You Doctor!!!