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 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 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!!!
Visited For Ankylosing Spondylitis TreatmentArthritis
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I was totally impressed by the way my wife was treated first time. Dr. Vijay KR Rao listens to you very patiently & gives you sufficient time to say your problems.
He studies the patient and disease meticulously.
We can freely interact with the doctor.
His clinical diagnosis is very sharp.
He operated my wife for rheumatoid arthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis around 3 months which results in great relief from pain & stress and was able to recover quickly.
Our trust has been building up since then.
I would highly recommend Divisha & Dr. Vijay KR Rao for Arthritis treatment.
Visited For Gout Treatment
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Doctor was cool and calm, asked all the necessary questions and took updates and consulted with relevant medicines
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
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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 Joint painsMixed connective tissue disease
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My colleague referred me to this clinic treatment is good i was suffering from joint pain in shoulder and fingers and from movement of hands from 8 months taking treatment here since 4 months iam feeling better. Thankyou and I have referred this clinic to my friends also .
Visited For Rheumatism Treatment
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Very happy with the arrangement. The reception, technicians and doctors are very considerate. The patients are asked about their progress in written form and improvements / deteriorations etc are registered every time. Dr Vijay Kumar is very nice to the patients and they love his style of handling.
Visited For Knee Arthritis
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The doctor was very polite and caring in his interaction.He was able to instill confidence in me. It was a good experience .
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I got well completely now, I am following his advice that to be on diet, exercise , walking . If I continue this style I will be perfect . He is really a very good person , very friendly . Let God bless him with very good health wealth love prosperity in life . Thank you so much sir
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Ms. Madhuri mam has given the good medicine for my Mother in law and there is a change in her sugar level. Thank u so much