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
We are truly grateful to have such a caring and dedicated doctor. Dr. Vijay Rao K R's kindness, patience, and attention to detail always make us feel comfortable and well taken care of. The staff behavior was very good, and the clinic environment was comfortable.
I trusted Dr. Vijay Rao K R and felt he explained my condition very well. However, I had to wait 2 to 3 hours despite having an appointment, and the staff seemed less patient. I also think the clinic should use Kannada language on boards and TV channels.
I've been seeing Dr. Vijay Rao K R since 2017. He is warm, considerate, and always puts patients at ease. I have recommended him to many family members and friends. The clinic is well-organized, the staff are helpful, and everything including wait times is handled smoothly. I would suggest him ** *** ** *** **** ******* *** ***** ***** ***** *** ********* ***********
The treatment was good and the doctor communicated very well with me. He recommended surgery only when necessary, which I appreciated.
I've been Dr. Vijay Rao K R's patient since 2022. My condition improved quickly, and I've been free from medicines for the last year. During my latest visit, physiotherapy helped me feel much better. Dr. Rao has great skill and wisdom.
I recommend Dr. Vijay Rao K R. The doctor was attentive and made me feel comfortable during the consultation. I appreciated the clear explanations and the care shown throughout the visit.
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I had a good experience overall. Dr. Vijay Rao K R explained everything clearly and took time to answer my questions, which I really appreciated.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very experienced and empathetic. His prescription worked wonders for my uric acid and arthritis issues.
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