MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FRCS - General Surgery (Upper GI)
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Dr. Rakesh Rai is a Senior Consultant Surgeon who heads the Transplant program at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Rai has trained extensively in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery and solid organ transplantation (liver, kidney and pancreas).He has spent almost 15 years in UK and USA working in some of the most renowned transplant centers in the world. He trained in HPB surgery and abdominal organ transplantation in UK in centers like Royal Free Hospital, London, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. He then moved to US and finished his American Society of Transplant Surgeon (ASTS) accredited fellowship at Methodist Transplant Institute at Memphis.Dr. Rai had further experience in living donor liver transplantation at Asan Medical center, Samsung Medical center in Seoul, Korea. Before joining Fortis Hospital Mumbai Dr. Rai worked as Senior consultant in Apollo hospital, Bangalore and in King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam in Saudi Arab. He has authored several scientific articles published in International medical Journals as well as book. He is regularly invited to speak in scientific meetings in India as well as abroad.
Visited For Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic
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His decision for the quick action towards remedy of patients' disease is remarkable. Really appreciated.
Visited For Liver Disease Treatment
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Dr Rakesh Rai is a great doctor and individual. He takes time to listen and go through all reports ans history as well as listen patiently to suggest best possible options. My father was diagnosed with advanced untreatable HCC (Liver Cancer) in Aug 2018 and since meeting him in Jan 2019, he has given us great advice and referred to the necessary doctors as well to provide help with palliative care. He is a thorough gentleman and my father and me have been really privileged to have met him.
Visited For Hepatitis B Treatment
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Initially he understands ur problem with complete patience and then explians it in a lehman language which is very nice.
Visited For Liver Transplant
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I am happy with the doctors treatment..doctors nature are very friendly....good services ...thank you..!
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Rakesh Rai?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Rakesh Rai for Pancreas transplantation, Liver Disease Treatment, Hepatitis A Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Rakesh Rai?
A: Dr. Rakesh Rai has been recommended by 4 patients and has recieved stories from 4 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Rakesh Rai's education qualification?
A: Dr. Rakesh Rai has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FRCS - General Surgery (Upper GI), FRCS, Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training.
Q: What does Dr. Rakesh Rai specialises in ?
A: Dr. Rakesh Rai specialises as Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic, Hepatologist.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Rakesh Rai have?
A: Dr. Rakesh Rai has an overall experience of 29 years. View where has Dr. Rakesh Rai practiced in the past.