Name: Dr. Vishal Rao
Specialty: Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist, Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, MS (ENT),
Affiliation: HCG – The Specialist in Cancer Care, HealthCare Global Cancer Centre, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
Locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Languages Spoken: Not specified
Accepting New Patients: Please enquire with clinic
NPI Number: N/A
About the Doctor
Dr. Vishal Rao is a highly esteemed Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) specialist and Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist based in Bengaluru, with over 24 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, followed by an MS in ENT from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, and a fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He has also been a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2008-2019). Dr. Rao has received numerous awards, including the Innovation Award for the “$1 voice prosthesis” (2015), the Gold Medal for research on cholesteatoma (2006), Best Poster and Best Video Awards (2004), and recognition in “Who’s Who in Medical Care” (2012). He currently practices at HCG – The Specialist in Cancer Care in Bengaluru. Patients should enquire directly regarding acceptance of new patients.
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Over 24 years of experience in ENT and head & neck surgical oncology
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Innovator of the $1 voice prosthesis (Innovation award – N.D. Purushottam, 2015)
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Gold Medal winner for paper on “Role of Vitamin A in the Evolution of Cholesteatoma” (2006)
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Visiting Scholar at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA (2008-2019)
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Active member of State committee on tobacco control (Government of Karnataka), Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India
Residency – MS (ENT) – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
Fellowship – Fellow at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; Visiting Scholar at the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA (2008-2019); Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology – Tata Memorial Hospital (2005-2008)
Medical Conditions Treated
Head and neck cancers (oral, throat, laryngeal, thyroid),cholesteatoma, spindle cell tumors of the larynx, schwannoma of the larynx, benign and malignant tumors of the ear, nose, throat, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, tonsillitis, hearing loss, ear infections.
Medical Procedures Performed
Cancer surgery for head and neck tumors, laryngeal surgery, voice prosthesis placement, microsurgery of the larynx, endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, septoplasty, thyroidectomy, neck dissection.
Services Offered
Dr. Vishal Rao provides specialized ENT and head & neck surgical oncology services with a focus on cancer care and voice rehabilitation. His practice emphasizes innovative, cost-effective solutions such as the $1 voice prosthesis for laryngectomy patients. He offers comprehensive evaluations, surgical management of head and neck tumors, and post-operative voice and swallowing rehabilitation. As a visiting scholar at the University of Pittsburgh, he brings international expertise to his practice. He is actively involved in tobacco control and preventive oncology.
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Head and neck cancer surgery and oncology consultations
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Voice prosthesis placement and voice rehabilitation
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Diagnostic endoscopy and biopsy for laryngeal and pharyngeal lesions
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Management of benign ENT conditions (sinusitis, ear infections, tonsillitis)
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Preventive oncology and tobacco cessation counseling
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Second opinions and multidisciplinary cancer care
Practice Locations
Address: HCG – The Specialist in Cancer Care, 9/1, Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
Phone: Please enquire via HCG hospital switchboard or the doctor’s office
Hospital Affiliations
HCG – The Specialist in Cancer Care, Bengaluru; HealthCare Global Cancer Centre (Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology – Head Neck, 2014-2015); Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Asst. Professor, Department of Head & Neck Surgery, 2008-2010); Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Fellowship)
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