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
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We visited Dr. Vijay Rao for my sister-in-law's treatment on 7th July, 2026, travelling all the way from Assam, and the experience exceeded our expectations. He is an extremely down-to-earth doctor who gave us ample time, listened to every detail carefully, and patiently cleared all our doubts. **** ** *********** **** ** **** ** ******* ********* *********** ********* * his approach is honest and practical. He gave us real confidence that my sister-in-law will recover well. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a genuine, experienced rheumatologist in Bangalore.
*** ***** *** * * ** *** **** ****** ** *** **** *** *************** ****** ********* My issues were cured quickly after starting treatment, and he gives the right advice based on the patient’s condition. He communicated well by understanding my conditions, and the clinic environment and staff were good and caring. I’m very thankful to him and strongly recommend him.
I had a very good experience with Dr. Vijay Rao K R. The staff were responsive, and the doctor gave extraordinary explanations that made me feel comfortable. The clinic had a good environment, and despite waiting for an hour, the value for money felt fair.
I got quick relief from pain thanks to Dr. Vijay Rao K R. He explained everything well, and the clinic environment along with the staff was very helpful. Although I had to wait a bit longer than my appointment time, it was understandable and the consultation felt worth it.
Visited For Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
I am confident in Dr. Vijay Rao K R's expertise in treating rheumatoid arthritis. The doctor-patient relationship was very good, and the clinic environment was pleasant. The staff were professional, and the wait time was less than 30 minutes even for a walk-in appointment.
The consultation felt very expensive with long waiting times, and there were many tests and injections involved. The overall experience was disappointing.
Visited For Joint and Muscle Pain Treatment
Dr. Vijay Rao K. R. is very kind and experienced. He carefully examined my mother and explained the treatment clearly. After following his advice, her pain has reduced significantly and she is feeling much better.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R carefully analyzed my medical issues and provided the necessary medication. He was friendly and took the time to explain why the medication was needed. The staff was supportive, and overall, I was satisfied with my visit.
Visited For Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatic Diseases
I have been consulting Dr. Vijay Rao K R since 2019, and my experience has been very positive. He is ************** patient, and explains the diagnosis and treatment clearly, which has helped me manage my condition confidently. The doctor is professional and compassionate, and I highly recommend him for rheumatic treatments.
Visited For Vasculitis (Wegener’s, HSP, ANCA)
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is my favorite doctor *** ***** ***** **** * *** ** *** When I suffered from vasculitis and faced severe pain requiring ICU admissions, his assurance and treatment made all the pain and fear vanish. The clinic staff were very polite and guided us properly, and the clinic was very clean and hygienic. For me, getting the correct treatment mattered more than the cost.
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