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
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyWait time
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.
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.
Although the wait time was 1 to 2 hours, the doctor gave me complete attention and provided effective solutions. He listened carefully and analyzed my problem properly. I am very happy with the treatment and found the doctor communicated clearly and was friendly throughout the visit.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very helpful and listens carefully before prescribing medicine. The clinic is neat and clean with cooperative staff. Although the wait time was long at 90 minutes, the overall experience was good, and the consultation fee was reasonable.
After severe arthritis pain, Dr. Vijay Rao K R gave me new life. The doctor's care and the clinic staff were very supportive, though the wait time was long—almost 2-3 hours past the appointment. Still, it was worth the wait. A colleague recommended this doctor, and I’m so grateful I visited.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very kind and patient, and he listens carefully before deciding on a treatment. This approach makes him stand out and successful. I found the consultation worth the fee, especially after trying other treatments without long-term results.
I've been seeing Dr. Vijay Rao K R for post viral fever arthritis for 3 years. He explains the condition and medications clearly, addressing related health issues. The clinic is clean with useful facilities like physiotherapy and lab services. The staff are polite, and although waits can be 2-3 hours, the visit is worth it.
Visited For Arthritis
Dr. Vijay Rao K R is very friendly and treats patients well. He explains health and medicines in detail, and is especially ***** for arthritis treatment. The clinic environment and staff are also very good, making the overall experience positive and worth the value.
Dr. Vijay Rao K R and the staff are very friendly and treat patients like family. The doctor makes you feel comfortable, carefully analyzes your health, and provides treatment tailored to your needs. I am satisfied with the treatment and hopeful for a full recovery.
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