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Dr. T. Narayana Rao - Best laparoscopic surgeon in Visakhapatnam.

Dr. T. Narayana Rao is a renowned laparoscopic surgeon and academician with impressive qualifications and accomplishments. He currently serves as a Professor of Surgery at Andhra Medical College and is the chief surgeon at King George Hospital, specializing in bariatric surgery. Dr. Rao is widely recognized as a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in Andhra Pradesh and has been instrumental in popularizing the technique in the region. In addition to his clinical practice, he is also the founder of the Visakha Obesity Surgery Center. He is a member of the Governing Council and Honorary Joint Secretary of the Association of Surgeons of India.

Dr. Rao’s journey in the field of surgery began in 1990 as a Civil Assistant Surgeon under Andhra Pradesh Health Services. Over the years, he has risen through the ranks to become a Professor of Surgery, earning a reputation as a skilled and compassionate surgeon. He has received training at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions and has organized health camps in remote areas, treating numerous poor patients and performing several unique surgeries. Dr. Rao’s contributions to the field of surgery have been widely recognized, and he has presented papers at national and international conferences, published papers in various journals, and organized workshops and conferences.

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Dr T Narayana Rao

M.S., FICS., FACS, FRCS

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. T. Narayana Rao has received several prestigious awards for his contributions. The awards include:

  • Rangachari Gold Medal in Surgery from Andhra University.
  • Rashtriya Rattan Award for Excellence in the medical profession by the Honorable Governor Bhishma Narain Singh in 2005.
  • Professor (Dr) Madhab Chandra Dandapat Oration award and Gold medal 2010 from Orissa state chapter of ASI and Berhampur Surgeons Association.
  • BHARAT JYOTI AWARD for his meritorious services, outstanding performance, and remarkable role in medicine and society by the former governor Bhishma Narain Singh and former Chief Election Commissioner GVG Krishnamurthi in the year 2011.
  • SRI RAJIV GANDHI-EXCELLENCE AWARD for his meritorious services to the Nation and excellence in the medical field by HONORABLE GOVERNOR PONDICHERRY Lt IQBAL SINGH in the year 2011.
  • Best Citizens of India award 2011.
  • Certificate of merit awarded by Sri N Yuvaraj IAS, District Magistrate and Collector (Visakhapatnam) on 26th Feb 2015 the Republic Day on behalf of Chief Minister (Andhra Pradesh) for the meritorious services rendered by the Association of Surgeons of India (As Governing council Member ASI) in the HUDHUD Cyclone 2014.
  • SUSRUTHA award by CHENNAI city branch Association of Surgeons of India chapter in 2017.

Membership

  • Associate editor Indian journal of Surgery 2017–2019.
  • Visiting Fellow, Tata Memorial Centre, Bombay 1989
  • Faculty of Adyar Cancer Institute, Madras, 1988 to 1990
  • Fellow, Gastroenterology at the International College of Surgeons, Chicago, 1995
  • Civil Assistant Surgeon, Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1990 to 1991
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery at Andhra Medical College, 1992 to 2004
  • Associate Professor of Surgery at Andhra Medical College, 2004 to July 2008
  • Professor of Surgery at Andhra Medical College, August 2008 onwards
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow

Member of several surgical organizations, including

  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) USA
  • Association of Surgeons of India http://asiindia.org/
  • Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons
  • Association of Gastrointestinal Surgeons of India
  • Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons of India
  • Minimal Access Surgeons of India
  • Indian Medical Association
  • International Gastro Club
  • Hernia Society of India
  • Pioneer Circle Minimally Invasive Procedure for Hemorrhoids and prolapse
  • European Association of Telesurgery, Strasbourg, France
  • Association of obesity surgery society of India(OSSI)
  • International Federation for Surgery