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Mr Vittal Rao

Verifiziert General Surgery Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Mr Vittal Rao

14 Jahre Erfahrung 5.0 (3 verifizierte Bewertungen)

1,510+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
5
Publications
6
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Vittal Rao at a glance

Mr Vittal Rao is a General Surgery practitioner based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Vereinigtes Königreich, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Vereinigtes Königreich and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Über uns

Mr Vittal Sree Rao is a Consultant General Surgeon specialising in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery. He is based in the North Midlands and practises as part of Infinity Surgery in hospitals across the North Midlands. He also practises at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital.
Mr Rao has expertise in open hernia surgery, incisional hernia surgery, paraumbilical/umbilical hernia, epigastric hernia, and ingrown toenail surgery. He believes passionately in patient safety and this is reflected in his practice.
Mr Rao has a wealth of experience dealing with emergency conditions regarding the gastrointestinal tract and trauma. He gained his medical qualification from the University of Kerala in 1996. He then completed a Master's degree in General Surgery in 1999 at Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. He became a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow in 2001. He obtained his medical degree in General Surgery from the University of Hull in 2008.
He then underwent extensive training in benign upper GI surgery and was selected as a Fellow again, this time in General Surgery, by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2010. He obtained his CCT in 2012 and was registered as a Specialist in General Surgery by the GMC in the same year.
He is trained in the treatment of complex reflux disease and functional disorders such as achalasia as well as weight loss surgery (gastric bypass and gastric sleeve) which is one of his research interests. In addition, he has expertise in laparoscopic surgery for hernias and gallbladder surgery, further adding to his broad scope of practice and expertise.
Additionally, Mr Rao is actively involved in research and his publications have had more than 5,000 reads. He is also an editorial board member and peer-reviewer for a number of publications, giving him extensive insight into emerging medical research as well as being actively involved in research himself.
Mr Rao is also a member of the following professional bodies:
Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
British Medical Association
British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Vittal Rao

Ausbildung & Training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Newcastle-under-Lyme (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Newcastle-under-Lyme (GB)

Karriere & Anstellungen

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-280471 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-28CA3813 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

VerfahrenCodeLebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation 99213 2,737
Annual physical exam 99395 2,279
Vaccination administration 90471 567
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,720

Leistungen & Preise

LeistungDauerModalitätPreis
New patient consultation (60m) 60 Min. in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 Min. in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 Min. in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 Min. in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

Vittal Rao
HEADSHOT
Vittal Rao in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Vittal Rao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Vittal Rao

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 18 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Vittal Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1849/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31947610 · zitiert von 113
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
    Vittal Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2944/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36263731 · zitiert von 3
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Vittal Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6887/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37346563 · zitiert von 13

Eingeladene Vorträge

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Newcastle-under-Lyme · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2013

Artikel dieses Arztes

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-16 · 7 Min. Lesezeit
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-08 · 6 Min. Lesezeit

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator
Patient liaison · vittal.rao@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Patientenbewertungen

3 verifizierte Bewertungen
5.00
★★★★★
3 Bewertungen
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Aktuelle Bewertungen

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Vittal Rao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Vittal Rao treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigtes Königreich doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Newcastle-Under-Lyme matters

Medical practice in Vereinigtes Königreich is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigtes Königreich medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Newcastle-Under-Lyme carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Vittal Rao specialise in?

    Vittal Rao specialises in General Surgery in Newcastle-under-Lyme, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Vittal Rao treat?

    Vittal Rao treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vittal Rao practise?

    Vittal Rao practises in Newcastle-under-Lyme, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Vittal Rao speak?

    Vittal Rao speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil.

  • How do I book an appointment with Vittal Rao?

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  • What do patients say about Vittal Rao?

    Vittal Rao has a verified rating of 5/5 from 3 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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