Dr. Prashanth Rao

About Dr. Prashanth Rao

Dr. Prashanth Rao is a general surgeon who sees patients in Parel, Mumbai. Dr. Rao has 34 years of clinical and surgical experience. Each patient is examined and told whether surgery is needed or non-surgical care may help; where surgery is advised, Dr. Rao plans the approach, recovery and follow-up with them.

Surgical Expertise and Areas of Focus

Dr. Rao's primary specialisation is general surgery.

How Dr. Rao Approaches Surgical Care

• Assessment: examination and a review of your reports and scans come before any recommendation of surgery
• Treatment plan: the procedure and its alternatives, the risks, recovery and approximate cost are discussed with you
• Recovery: post-operative reviews, wound care guidance and advice on returning to normal activity

Qualification and Registration

Qualification: MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Practice Location

Dr. Rao consults at Gleneagles Hospitals, Bangalore.

Consultation Fee and Appointments

The consultation fee is ₹2,500.

The fee is for the consultation only. Tests, scans, and any procedure or surgery are charged separately, and fees can change, so please confirm the current fee with the doctor or clinic.

To request an appointment, send a request on Go Surgery and our care team will contact you.

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi and Marathi.

When Should You Consult a General Surgeon?

Consider requesting an appointment if you have been advised surgery and want a second opinion, or want to understand the procedure, recovery time and cost before deciding.

FAQs

What does Dr. Prashanth Rao specialise in?

Dr. Prashanth Rao is a general surgeon.

How many years of experience does Dr. Rao have?

34 years.

Where does Dr. Rao practise?

At Gleneagles Hospitals, Bangalore.

What is the consultation fee?

₹2,500, for consultation only. Tests, scans and procedures are charged separately.

How do I request an appointment?

Send a request on Go Surgery and our care team will contact you about it.