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Mr Vittal Rao

Vérifié General Surgery Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Mr Vittal Rao

14 ans d'expérience 5.0 (3 avis vérifiés)

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, Royaume-Uni, 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, Royaume-Uni and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

À propos

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

Formation et études

  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)

Carrière et postes

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

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

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

Certifications du conseil

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

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 2,737
Annual physical exam 99395 2,279
Vaccination administration 90471 567
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,720

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

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

Vidéos

introduction · 83s
Meet Vittal Rao

Recherche et publications

indice h : 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 · cité par 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 · cité par 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 · cité par 13

Conférences invitées

  • 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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

  • 🏆 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

Adhésions à des sociétés

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

Articles de ce médecin

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

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · vittal.rao@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

3 avis vérifiés
5.00
★★★★★
3 avis
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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Avis récents

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Vérifié
    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 Royaume-Uni 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 Royaume-Uni is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Royaume-Uni 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.

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  • What do patients say about Vittal Rao?

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