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Dr. Prashant Rao [MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, FMAS, FIAGES, DNB-SS (Surgical Gastroenterology)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Prashant Rao [MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, FMAS, FIAGES, DNB-SS (Surgical Gastroenterology)]
Dr. Prashant Rao is Surgical Gastroenterologist and Currently Working as Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, Laparoscopy, and GI-HPB Cancer Surgery in the Surgical Gastroenterology Department at S L Raheja Hospital (Fortis), Mahim, Mumbai, India.
He is having more than 19 years of experience in the field of surgical gastroenterology.
He has completed his MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, FMAS, FIAGES and DNB-SS (Surgical Gastroenterology).
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Prashant R. Rao has around two decades of experience in surgical gastroenterology and specialises in the management of gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) diseases at S.L. Raheja Hospital, a Fortis Associate in Mahim, Mumbai.
- His expertise includes both open and minimally invasive (keyhole) surgical techniques, and he also performs diagnostic endoscopic procedures. He provides comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant disorders of the digestive system, including hernias, gallstones, appendicitis and colorectal conditions.
- In surgical oncology, Dr. Rao offers multimodal treatment for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and HPB system, combining surgery with chemotherapy and radiotherapy where needed. He performs advanced laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer and treats anorectal diseases such as piles and fissures.
- Alongside his clinical work, he has served as teaching faculty in Surgical Gastroenterology and is the author of three medical textbooks.
Areas of Expertise :
- GI and HPB Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- GI-HPB Cancer Surgery
- Hernia and Gallbladder Surgery
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Appendicectomy
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Liver Surgery
- Bile Duct Surgery
- Oesophageal Surgery
- Piles (Haemorrhoids)
List of Treatments
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Appendicectomy
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Liver Surgery
- Bile Duct Surgery
- Oesophageal Surgery
- Piles (Haemorrhoids)
- Anal Fissure
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, Laparoscopy, and GI-HPB Cancer Surgery in the Surgical Gastroenterology Department at S L Raheja Hospital (Fortis), Mahim, Mumbai, India.
Past Experience :
- Teaching Faculty, Surgical Gastroenterology
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MS
- DNB
- MNAMS
- FMAS
- FIAGES
- DNB-SS (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Awards & Recognition
- Author of three medical textbooks
- Member - National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- Fellow - Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES)
Associated Hospitals
Location
S L Raheja Hospital (Fortis), Mahim, Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Prashant Rao practises as Consultant Surgical Gastroenterology, Laparoscopy, and GI-HPB Cancer Surgery in the Surgical Gastroenterology Department at S L Raheja Hospital (Fortis), Mahim, Mumbai, India.
He specialises in surgical gastroenterology, laparoscopic surgery and GI-HPB cancer surgery, including laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.
Dr. Prashant Rao has more than 19 years of experience in the field of surgical gastroenterology.
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