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Dr. Vishal Rao

Dr. Vishal Rao

Dr. Vishal Rao

Dr. Vishal Rao

Dr. Vishal Rao is the chief of head and neck surgical oncology and robotic surgery at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore. He is well-experienced in the management of both benign and malignant tumours in the region of the thyroid, parotid, and salivary glands. Dr. Vishal is an expert in performing complex neck surgeries like radical and modified neck dissections, carotid body surgery, and managing other vascular tumours and parapharyngeal space tumours. He also has a keen interest in cancer prevention and anti-tobacco programmes.

  • Qualification : MBBS, MS
  • Specialities : Surgical Oncology
  • Locations : HCG Cancer Center – KR BLR

Area of Expertise

  • Dr. Vishal is the Group Director for Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru.
  • Dean for the Centre for Academic Research, HCG Academics.
  • Experienced in treating benign and malignant tumors in the oral cavity, thyroid, neck, voice box, parotid, and salivary glands.
  • Expert in complex neck surgeries: radical & modified neck dissections, carotid body tumors, vascular tumors, and parapharyngeal space tumors.
  • Active in cancer prevention and tobacco control programs.
  • Handled over 10,000 cases to date.

Research & Publications

  • Role of Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Early Stage Tongue Cancer: Need for Establishing Stringent Guidelines. Indian J Surg Oncol. 2021 Sep;12(3):549-553.
  • COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM) in India: a formidable challenge. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Jun.
  • Transoral retroauricular neck dissection (TREND): A novel combination approach. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Aug.
  • Decreased Cancer Consultations in the COVID-19 Era: Delay in Early Diagnosis in India. JCO Glob Oncol. 2021 Mar.
  • Selective embolization of lingual artery in transoral robotic surgery. Head Neck. 2021 Apr;43(4):1174-1183.
  • Are carcinogens electron acceptors? A novel hypothesis. Med Hypotheses. 2020 Nov;144:110235.
  • Circulating tumour cells in head and neck cancers: Biological insights. J Oral Pathol Med. 2020 Oct;49(9):842-848.
  • COVID-19: Loss of bridging between innate and adaptive immunity? Med Hypotheses. 2020 Nov;144:109861.
  • The E-cigarette ban in India – A step in the right direction? J Oral Pathol Med. 2020 Aug;49(7):617-620.
  • Carotid body tumours: objective criteria to predict the Shamblin group on MR imaging. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2008 Aug;29(7):1349-54.

Medical Breakthrough

  • Inventor of Aum Voice Prosthesis – a $1 speaking device for throat cancer patients.
  • Recognized by BBC, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes for innovations in treatment techniques, drugs, medical devices, and theories.
  • Holds over 18 patents in multiple areas of innovation.
  • Received Honorary FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow.
  • Recipient of the Judy Wilkenfield Award for Global Excellence in Tobacco Control.
  • International advisor to WHO's Tobacco Free Initiative partners.
  • Holds memberships in UICC Globalink, FHNO, State Association for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and ACT India.
  • Visiting faculty of Johns Hopkins University leadership programs.
  • Editor of the Journal of Precision Oncology with 100+ publications.
  • Awards include Kempegowda Award, Varshada Kannadiga Award 2018, and Rotary Vocational Training Award 2016.

Awards & Accolades

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons FRCS (Glasgow).
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS (USA).
  • Member of the Royal Society of Medicine.
  • Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncosurgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
  • Trained in Minimally Invasive Head Neck Surgical Oncology with Robotic and Laser Surgery.
  • Recipient of Kempegowda Award, Varshada Kannadiga Award 2018, and Rotary Vocational Training Award 2016.

Practices At

  • HCG Cancer Centre – KR BLR
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