Dr Deepak Rao

Dr Deepak Rao is a renowned consultant respiratory physician based in London, specialising in a range of respiratory conditions including pleural disease, lung diseases, bronchoscopy, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnoea. With a reputation built on expertise and dedication, Dr Rao is committed to providing comprehensive care to his patients.

Dr Rao commenced his medical studies at Bangalore University, India graduating with an MBBS in 1998, followed by the prestigious Diplomate of National Board (equivalent to an MD) in 2004. He became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) in 2007 and he subsequently achieved a specialisation in respiratory medicine through the speciality certificate examination.

With a keen focus on enhancing patient outcomes, Dr Rao has been actively involved in delivering lung cancer and chronic respiratory failure services, including non-invasive ventilation. He demonstrates his commitment to quality improvement by participating in clinical audits, risk management, and service development within the hospital. He is devoted to delivering a world-class standard of care which is compassionate and patient-focused. 

Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr Rao is also heavily involved in research. He holds the position of research co-lead at Princess Royal University Hospital, driving advancements in pleural research. His dedication to both research and training is evident through his publications that reflect his contributions to the field. He is also committed to shaping the future of medicine through education, working as an honorary clinical senior lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London

Dr Rao's leadership roles extend to public organisations, where he leads on managing the Acute Respiratory Failure Unit and serves as the Lead for Pleural Diseases and Intervention, including Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) procedures at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). He also serves as Clinical Director for Specialist Medicine, including Respiratory Medicine, at PRUH under King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He works closely with teams across the community and South East London sector to improve access to diagnostics and specialist services.