Mr Vittal Rao
Professional statement
Mr Vittal Rao is a consultant surgeon in Staffordshire with a sub-speciality in upper GI (gastrointestinal) and bariatric surgery.
He is extensively trained in a wide range of simple and complex procedures. This includes surgery for weight loss (gastric bypass and gastric sleeve), which is also one of his main research interests. Mr Rao is an expert in this field and has gained years of professional expertise in treating obesity and metabolic issues. What's more, he is a member of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
Mr Rao is also trained in the surgical treatment of hernias (umbilical, paraumbilical and inguinal) as well as complex reflux disease and gallstones. Having spent years mastering numerous procedures such as laparoscopic surgery and keeping up-to-date with the latest techniques by regularly attending professional courses, he ensures patients receive the best outcomes possible. Furthermore, he offers diagnostic assistance through the use of endoscopy and emergency surgery for conditions relating to the gastrointestinal tract and trauma.
Mr Rao´s expertise also extends to Medicolegal work, where he is a qualified medicolegal expert and has gained the expert witness certificate by the Cardiff Bond Solon Expert Witness Programme in 2021. He has been involved in medicolegal practice including clinical negligence and personal injury over the last five years.His main area of expertise is in the field of bariatric surgery and also emergency general surgery and upper GI surgery. He has been involved with joint expert meetings and have presented evidence in court hearings at The Royal Courts of Justice, London. He is also an accredited mediator with certification from The Society of Mediators, London.
Patient care and safety aren't the only passions of his career, in fact, Mr Rao is also an active participant in research and teaching. His publications on ResearchGate have over 5,000 reads, he has presented over 30 abstracts in various national and international conferences and has also published over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to this, he is an editorial board member and peer reviewer for several publications. With his research, he aims to improve patient care through innovation. As for teaching, he shares his professional expertise with future specialists as an honorary lecturer at Keele University.
Clinics
Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Clayton Rd, ST5 4DBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 24 years of experience
- Consultant Laparoscopic, Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon, Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, Newcastle-under-Lyme (2015-present)
Subspecialties
- Weight loss
- Bariatric surgery
Professional memberships
- Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
- British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)
Education
- Advanced Bariatric Surgery Workshop at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden (2015)
- Fast Track Bariatric Course Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands (2015)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Keele University, Keele (2024-present)
- He has supervised the research projects of medical students and junior doctors leading to the submission of abstracts in national and international conferences.
Positions in organisations
- Regional Surgical Advisor
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2021-present)
Publications and conferences
- He has given over 120 presentations in both national and international meetings.
- He has authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Prizes and awards
- Awarded for improving patient care through innovation in 2017 for leading the bariatric department.
- Awarded Poster of Distinction in 2016 by the ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery).
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
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- Mr Rao has been brilliant in every aspect of my surgery and recovery. He was friendly, approachable, easy to talk to, clear in his communication, punctual and overall very professional. Thank you Mr Rao!
- Dr Rao was exceptional throughout my treatment and follow up appointment his knowledge put me really at ease and he has such a pleasant demeanour I would score him 6 out of 5. The rest of the staff were also very friendly and caring.
- My husband had surgery. I'm very happy with the results. Thank you to the doctor for his professionalism and skillful hands. My husband can now walk and doesn't feel the pain he once did. God bless you, Doctor Vittal Rao . Tetyana Davies
- Mr Rao was fantastic and put me at ease as it was my first operation
- From initial consultation to procedure follow-up All Excellent. I would highly recommend Mr. RAO
- Excellent service from start to finish second to none
- Absolutely wonderful. Totally reassuring and so friendly . Put me at ease and explained everything thoroughly. Very very easy to talk to and answered any questions I had . Made me feel as a patient I was important and cared about. Absolutely brilliant all round .