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Mr Prabhakar Rao

Verified Spinal Surgery Cheadle

Mr Prabhakar Rao

6 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

12,870+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
9
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Prabhakar Rao at a glance

Mr Prabhakar Rao is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Prabhakar Rao is a highly experienced Spinal Surgeon based in Manchester, specialising in spinal surgery, neck and lower back pain, and sciatica. He is renowned for his patient-centred approach and his commitment to excellence in spinal care.
Mr. Rao began his medical journey at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, graduating in 1998. He went on to complete higher surgical training in orthopaedics in Wales, followed by an accredited spinal fellowship at the University Hospital of Wales, where he gained extensive expertise in managing complex spinal conditions.
Dedicated to advancing the field of spinal surgery, Mr. Rao has contributed to numerous research publications and has presented his work at both national and international conferences. His academic interests reflect his lifelong passion for learning and teaching. Currently, he is completing the European Spine Diploma course.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr. Rao plays a vital role in education and surgical training. He is responsible for mentoring higher surgical trainees in trauma and spinal disorders and serves as a faculty member and lecturer on advanced spinal surgery courses.
Mr Rao has expertise in the following areas:
Back surgery (spinal surgery)
Vertebroplasty
Pain management
Rhizsolysis
Balloon kyphoplasty
Back pain investigations
Facet joint injections
Sciatica
Lumbar disc Prolapse
Degenerative disc disease
Neck pain
Arm pain
Cervical disc prolapse
Osteoporosis
Infection
Fractures

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

— Mr Prabhakar Rao

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cheadle (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-860156 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-DFACE68C · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,724
Annual physical exam 99395 2,098
Vaccination administration 90471 2,226
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,005

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Prabhakar Rao
HEADSHOT
Prabhakar Rao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Prabhakar Rao with the team
WITH TEAM
Prabhakar Rao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Prabhakar Rao

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Prabhakar Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3788/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33296963 · cited by 164
  2. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Prabhakar Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9376/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32042799 · cited by 38
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Prabhakar Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3197/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34825042 · cited by 112

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.prabhakar.rao@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 reviews
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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Recent reviews

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Prabhakar Rao's Areas of Specialty

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Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Prabhakar Rao specialise in?

    Prabhakar Rao specialises in Spinal Surgery in Cheadle, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Prabhakar Rao practise?

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    Prabhakar Rao speaks English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu.

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