Dr. R. V. Raghavendra Rao

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Monday To Saturday: 10:00Am - 1:00Pm & 4:00Pm - 6:00Pm

Sunday: Not Available

About:

Dr. R. V. Raghavendra Rao is a renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Hyderabad with 26 years of experience. Trained at prestigious institutes including Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, and Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), South Korea, he is recognised for excellence in liver transplantation, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and gastrointestinal cancer treatment. 

Although specialising in liver transplantation, liver surgery, and biliary surgery, Dr. Raghavendra Rao is a surgical gastroenterologist skilled in complex abdominal surgery, abdominal trauma, and critical care. 

With strong academic commitment, Dr. Raghavendra Rao published and presented lectures and papers at various fora on the advances and the use of cutting-edge technology in gastroenterology and liver diseases. 

• 26+ years of clinical experience, including 20 years as a specialist in advanced GI and liver care 
• Performed 500+ liver transplants and numerous complex GI cancer surgeries 
• Member of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) Liver Transplantation Committee 
• Member of National Medical Council (NMC) Endo GI Surgery Committee  

• Fellowship in Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation (FLT) & Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery (FHPB), Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), South Korea, 2006-2007
• MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow, 2001 – 2004
• MS (General Surgery), Osmania General Hospital / Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Telangana, 1996 – 1999
• MBBS, Osmania Medical College / Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Telangana, 1988 – 1993

• Clinical Director, HOD & Sr. Consultant (Sept 2026- Present), KIMS-Arete Hospital, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Sept 2026- Present
• Director & Sr. Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Renova NIGL Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 2020 – 2026 
• Founder Director of NIGL,  Sai Vani Super Speciality Hospital, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, 2011 – 2020
• Sr. Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Global Hospital, Hyderabad, 2007-2011
• Sr. Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Global Hospital, Hyderabad, 2005 – 2006
• Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon, AIG, Hyderabad, 2004  - 2005

Focus Services and Treatment:

• Liver Transplantation & Liver Cancer Surgery 
• Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery 
• Gastrointestinal Oncology (Stomach, Colon, and GI Cancers) 
• Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic GI Surgery 
• Complex Abdominal Surgery & Abdominal Trauma Care 
• Critical Care in Surgical Gastroenterology 
• High-Risk Gastrointestinal & Liver Case Management 
• Laparoscopic GI Procedures for Faster Recovery 

Special Interests/Expertise:

Delivering advanced, precision-driven surgical gastroenterology care, Dr. R. V. Raghavendra Rao provides outcome-focused surgical management for complex hepatobiliary and GI disorders. His special interests include: 

• Living Donor & Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation 
• Advanced Liver Resections & Complex Biliary Surgery 
• Oncologic Precision Surgery for Complex GI Cancers 

• Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) 
• Member, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) 
• Member, International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA) 
• Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
• Member, NBE (National Board of Examinations) Liver Transplantation Committee
• Panel Examiner: Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Examinations   
• Panel Member: National Medical Council (NMC) Liver Transplantation Training in India   
• Panel Member: Endo GI Surgery   
• Executive Council Member: Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) – Elected for a second term (2014–2016)   

• Best Poster Award – Asian Transplant Week, South Korea (2016)
• Best Paper Award and Gold Medal – Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), Bhopal (2003)
• Best Paper Award – 18th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW), Spain (2003)
• Travel Grant and Citation – IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2002)
• Young Investigator Abstract Award – 11th ISDS Convention, Hong Kong (2001)
• All India 1st Rank – MCh, Surgical Gastroenterology (2004)
• State 5th Rank – Ms, General Surgery (1999)
• State 10th Rank - Engineering Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) (1988)