Dr. Vijay K R Rao
MBBS, Fellowship – SLE and Rheumatic Diseases in Pregnancy, Fellowship – Rheumatology
Consultant – Rheumatology
Rheumatologist- 18 Years of Experience
Doctor Profile
Education
- MBBS – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 2002
- MRCP (UK) – Royal College Of Physician, London, 2009
- MRCP Rheumatology – Royal Colleges Of Physicians Of Edinburgh, Uk, 2013
- CCT – Rheumatology – Royal Colleges Of Physicians,london, Uk, 2013
- FRCP (UK) – Royal Colleges Of Physicians Of Edinburgh, Uk, 2016
Memberships
- Member – Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Member – Indian Rheumatology Association
- Member – British Society of Rheumatology
- Member – Indian Medical Association
- Member – Royal College of Physicians, London
Training
- CCT – Rheumatology – UK, 2013
Experience
- 2017 – 2017 Consultant Rheumatologist at Divisha Arthritis and Medical Center
- 2016 – 2017 Consultant Rheumatologist at Manipal Hospital
- 2013 – 2014 Consultant Rheumatologist at Queens Elizezabeth Hospital, (UK)
- 2013 – 2014 Consultant Rheumatologist at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, UK
- Rheumatology, Consultant- Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar , currently working
Awards and Recognitions
- First prize, oral presentation, Biologic switches in rheumatoid arthritis: “To what extent are we following the NICE guidance”? Midlands regional audit presentation, Midlands Rheumatology Society meeting – 2013
- First prize, oral presentation, choose & book. Advice and guidance offered to general practitioners. Do rheumatologists agree, Midland Rheumatology Society meeting, Stafford – 2013
- Rao VK. Fertility and pregnancy in systemic sclerosis and other autoimmune rheumatic diseases – 2013
Services
- SLE
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
- Sjogrens Syndrome Treatment
- Connective Tissue
- Cartilage Disorders
Specializations
- Rheumatologist
