Dr. Vishal Rao

Oncology

Dr. Vishal Rao

Chief

19+ years of experience
MBBS, MS
HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Vishal Rao

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box Cancer)
    • Hypopharyngeal Cancer
    • Thyroid Cancer (Benign & Malignant)
    • Parotid & Submandibular Salivary Gland Tumours
    • Neck Tumours & Lymph Node Metastases
    • Carotid Body Tumours
    • Parapharyngeal Space Tumours
    • Other Vascular Head & Neck Tumours
    • Tongue Cancer / Buccal Mucosa Cancer
    • Skull Base Tumours
    • Recurrent & Locally Advanced Head & Neck Cancers

    Sub-specialties

    • Robotic Head & Neck Surgery: Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal cancers — a leading Head and Neck Surgical Oncology specialist in Bangalore, India.
    • Voice Prosthesis Surgery: Inventor of the $1 Aum Voice Prosthesis; voice restoration after laryngectomy — trusted as the best Oncology doctor in India for laryngeal cancer voice restoration.
    • Thyroid & Parotid Surgery: Complex thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland surgery.
    • Vascular Neck Tumours: Carotid body and parapharyngeal space tumour surgery.
    • Cancer Prevention & Anti-Tobacco Programmes: Global advocacy in tobacco control.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
    • Composite Resection with Reconstruction
    • Total Laryngectomy
    • Aum Voice Prosthesis Placement (Speaking Valve)
    • Glossectomy with Free Flap Reconstruction
    • Radical Neck Dissection
    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection
    • Total Thyroidectomy with Central Compartment Clearance
    • Parotidectomy (Superficial & Total)
    • Carotid Body Tumour Resection
    • Parapharyngeal Space Tumour Surgery
    • Laser Surgery for Head & Neck Cancers
    • Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Indian medical college
    • MS (Otorhinolaryngology / ENT) — A reputed institute in Karnataka, India

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncosurgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
    • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) — Glasgow, United Kingdom
    • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) — USA
    • Member of the Royal Society of Medicine
    • Certified and trained in Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgical Oncology with Robotic Surgery
    • Certified and trained in Laser Surgery for Head & Neck

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council Registration
    • Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow — Fellow (FRCS)
    • American College of Surgeons (USA) — Fellow (FACS)
    • Royal Society of Medicine — Member
    • Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO) — National Executive Committee Member
    • Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Globalink — Member, Global Tobacco Control
    • Action Council Against Tobacco (ACT) India — Member
    • State Association for Otolaryngology — Head Neck Surgery, Karnataka — Executive Board Member
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Group Director, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery — HCG Cancer Centre, Kalinga Rao Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Present)
    • Dean, Centre for Academic Research — HCG Academics, Bangalore, India

    Past Affiliations

    • Fellow in Head & Neck Oncosurgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
    • Consultant at multiple leading hospitals including Chord Road Hospital, BGS Global Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Dean, Centre for Academic Research, HCG Academics
    • Group Director, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery
    • Inventor with 13+ patents to his credit
    • TEDx speaker and global advocate for tobacco control
    • Author of multiple publications in international medical journals
    • Recognised by BBC, Harvard Business Review and Forbes for innovation in medical devices, drugs, techniques and theories

    Key Achievements

    • 23+ years of clinical experience in head and neck surgical oncology
    • Inventor of the $1 Aum Voice Prosthesis — one of 100 global social innovations
    • 13+ patents to his credit
    • Kempegowda Award — highest civil award conferred by Bengaluru Corporation
    • Varshada Kannadiga Award 2018 (Kannadiga of the Year) for contributions to Science and Technology
    • Rotary Vocational Training Award 2016 for the voice prosthesis invention
    • Gold Medal in Innovation — South Zone Conference 2006
    • Recognised globally by BBC, Harvard Business Review and Forbes

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