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 Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have been seeing Dr. Vijay Rao K R for 4 years for my Rheumatoid Arthritis, and his treatment has been very beneficial. He is very professional and friendly, and his expertise in arthritis treatment is a real boon. The clinic staff are supportive, the waiting time is reasonable, and the fees are fair.
My experience was fine and the doctor explained everything clearly. There was a bit of a longer wait time because there were more patients scheduled in the slot, but overall, I would rate the visit a four out of five and would recommend the doctor if the specialization is needed.
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessTreatment satisfaction
Doctor is good at treating rheumatoid arthritis. Pain is in control due to his treatment
Happy with: Treatment satisfactionValue for money
I had a very good experience with the doctor. He is extremely kind, caring, and professional. He patiently listened to our concerns, explained the medical condition clearly, and provided the right treatment and guidance. His supportive approach gave us confidence and peace of mind during a difficult time. We are very satisfied with his treatment and truly grateful for his care and dedication. Highly recommended!
Dr. Vijay Rao K R listens carefully to patients, understands their pain, and provides effective treatment. The clinic environment is very good, and although the waiting time can be long, it's worth it for the quality care. I am satisfied and would definitely recommend him to others looking for solutions.
Visited For Arthritis
Dr. Vijay Rao K R provided good treatment with a personal touch in a homely environment. His explanation was thorough and up to the mark. I felt the consultation was worth the cost, especially for arthritis patients needing proper examination and medicines.
My experience with Dr. Vijay Rao K R was good. He explained everything properly and the clinic staff and waiting times were great. I would definitely recommend him and rate my overall experience 4.5 out of 5.
Everything was good. My mother is feeling better and her pain is slowly reducing. The doctor and staff were very kind.
I received good treatment from Dr. Vijay Rao K R. He explained everything clearly and took good care of my health issues.
*** ***** *** * * ** **** ************* *** *** ***** ****** The waiting time could be improved, but overall the experience was nice.
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