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In practice just retired as chairman of surgery after 24 years from a major teaching hospital in Brooklyn. Rated as top surgeon ( Castle and Connaley )
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Surgery
Languages spoken
English, Telugu
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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General Surgery 58 years experience
Few alternatives: For metastatic breast cancer , there is no single best treatment. Treatment depends on the type of disease, age. Spread of disease , general health ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Similar calories, good for lactose intolerance, and people with lactose intolorence.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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No, but manageable: Thalassemia, is an inherited autosomal recessive genetic defect , produces abnormal hemoglobins, unfortunately no cure, but with availability of exc... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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An homogenous: You mean a scan report an homogenous spleen in hodgkins lymphoma ? Then it is a normal spleen , the disease did not involve the spleen, good news.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: Unlikely to go away but will have some changes with growth of rest of the body , will be less visible.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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None: Ovarian cancer do not HAV any symptoms in the early curable stage , a very compelling reason woman should have gyn check ups after 40 yr and early in... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Any one: You can use any one you like but has to make sure it is only a hemorrhoid not a tumor by seeing your doctor.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Hope some day: Our present knowledge is inadequate, to prevent breast cancer, but modifying certain personal habits, like smoking, alcohol , high fat diets , breas... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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No proof: No conclusive proof that m s is transmitted by genetics ( hereditary) but slightly higher incidence is noted in some families.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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It is unusual: It is unusual to have sensitivity years after hysterectomy , take her to a gynecologist, for examination, it is possible, the stitches at vaginal cuff... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Both: Cancer can develop both out side and inside the lip. Early detection and excision is essential for cure.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If you are in risk group, smoker, chewing tobacco, pre cancer lesions etc some of these adds to increase oral cancer risks. See you dds or your d... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Confess: Confess to your teacher that your broke the law, take the exam the honest way, promise never to repeat this again, he may forgive you, if does not be ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes it is possible: If you suspect it is emergency needs immediate attention to be seen by your physician. Presence or absence will done by your physician by sonogram ( ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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You will have pain: Due to poorly fitted narrow tipped shoes outer edge of nail big toe grows into flesh, causing pain, aggravates by wearing shoes.Some times you can se... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes should wear loosely fitted dress when going for a physical examination, then it will be easy to wear examination robe easily , will make patient ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Immediate attention: is needed , go to ER will X-ray to rule out fracture and drain the blood to relive the pain and prevent cut off of blood supply by pressure built up ... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Surgery & RAI: Depending on cell type, differentiated cancers respond well lymph node dissection, administration of radioactive iodine (rai) , direct radiation to bo... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Nicotine if you are a smoker.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: If there is a genetic predisposition , for diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis etc neglected care may lead to gangrene of extremities.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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If veins no: Visit your doctor make sure they are veins, spreading black spots are not melanoma serious skin cancer.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Risk factor: Acute respiratory distress syndrome ARDS isform of lung failure results, inability to carry oxygen is seen in sepsis, burns, major injuries, dru... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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After injury NO: Complete loss of smell after head injury will not return, it will be permanent due to injury olfactory nerves, once damaged they do not regenerate los... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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No: May feel better with pt, once torn will not heal on their own, to see orthopedic surgeon.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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You are lucky: for under going successful treatment , those untreated ones will have disastrous out comes . Once vessel is occluded ( thrombosed ) will not allow the... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Pelvic infection: See your Gyn doctor , still you may have active infection even possible abscess formation in the pelvi need additional antibiotics , gonococcal infec... Read More
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A male asked:
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Yes some risk: There is always a danger getting incarceration , possible strangulation of gut. Speak to your doctor if it is ' encapsulated ' it may not be hernia... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Yes next step: drink plenty of fluids , take mid laxatives or stool softeners and call your surgeon .
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes , Besides: Chlamydia , gonococcus several other organisms cause pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID ) Yes most of those sensitive , speak to your doctor who Rx e... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Keep it clean: will heal in couple of wks and go and see surgeon for follow up.
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A female asked:
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Need: complete Gynecological evaluation bleeding is not natural please visit your gynecologist for cure , can be some thing curable & not serious.
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NO NO NO: You should not remove mole even if possible , always need biopsy ( histological examination ) to make sure is not a malignant skin lesion ( melanoma )... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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In unprotected sex: chances of pregnancy is very high when compared to protected
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Professional help: is needed not to repeat again , possible substance abuse ( addition ) with local care those sores will heal , seeking help is more important than ... Read More
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A male asked:
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Due to anything: including you (!) Recurrent head aches needs complex investigation by her physician , in some diseases delay may cause harm , make her to see her p... Read More
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Likely bilateral: atrophied not producing sperm and low levels of androgens, need to see MD for supplemental injections of testosterone .
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Need Evaluation: If it is a cyst confirmed by sonogram , seen by a a doctor ( preferably a surgeon or urologist ) then You can observe or take it out. All test... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Loose skin: will remold most of the time at your age of 21 . Yes excessive skin can be removed along with C section scar , see a qualified plastic surgeon for con... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Can , but rare: At 26 to have a colonoscopy there are specific indications you don't have any symptoms , surveillance colonoscopy is done after the age of 40 .Is a re... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Have to see your MD: for your symptoms ,examination initial investigation including colonoscopy required , get it done as soon as possible.
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A female asked:
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Depends on: how much ligamental injury or sprain you sustained. Simple sprains need a few days, complex injury will need longer mobilization. Speak to the treatin... Read More
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A member asked:
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If you think: you have meningitis , you should be in the ER for tests and treatment. Seek medical help now
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Possible: if you are unable to swallow and eat , but need through investigation to rule out malignant disease , like endoscopy , possible biopsy . Speak to your... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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NO: You should not treat 2 m old baby , must be seen by a pediatrician . They can get lung infections ( pneumonia ) react to medication will lead to ser... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Congenital anomaly: Yes. Congenital absence of external ileac artery, which will become femoral below the groin, involved limb will be shorter and thinner, collaterals wi... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Yes but same effects: causative organisms different , follow your doctor advise and medication. Most of the time cause is poor hygiene , not cleaning the ares ,phimosis ( u... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Yes , of course: These procedures are done by orthopedic surgeons who had four or more years of training after MD , some even had more additional training , and orth... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Yes , but called: genital warts . Several types ( genomes) of HPV cause papillomas ( warts ) common 6 ,11, 16 and several other types . Only way to know is by comple... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Will take time: Your doctor already saw you , soft tissue injuries will not show on normal x-rays , complete the PT , go for follow up . If need your doctor will get... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Pretty good: first get pregnancy test done if positive seek help from family
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Jun 28, 2015
The words "wildly talented" clearly apply to Dr. Rao. I find him to be world class in his work and highly personable with great bedside manner. I recommend him vigorously to both colleagues and patien...Read More
Sep 15, 2015
Dr Rao has an incredible knowledge of General Medicine in addition to his speciality of surgery. His thoughtful answers reveal a knowledgeable and caring physician. I value Dr Rao's contributions on ...Read More
Jan 20, 2014
I fully recommend Dr. Rao to anyone needing his help as he has provided wonderful answers and seems to care deeply about his field of medicine. Great Physician and Colleague!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Sir, My younger sister's age 21, left arm & breast pain since 1.5 month. Mammography report normal but seen dense fabrofatty. Doctor give medicine PRIMA-1000. But left h...Read More
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This saved my life. Thank you. 2 years ago happen to me my doctor can not find out ! He thinks smoking very forceful on me . I told him that is black mold cause of from work food service area at ...Read More
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thanks a lot sir , but why there is acute pain in lower abdomen when I intimate with my spouse , pain extend from lower abdomen to my testis ( mainly on varicocele affe...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Andhra University, Guntur Medical College, India
Graduated 1965MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Manhattan, NY - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Manhattan, NY - Winter
2013
Top General Surgeon , Second Place, National - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Spartan Health science University School of Medicine
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