Dr. Naveen Rao
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital★ Reconstructive & Burns Surgery19+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)M.Ch (Plastic Surgery)Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery
Quick Facts
- Department
- Reconstructive & Burns Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Plastic Surgery)
- Experience
- 19+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Naveen Rao
Dr. Naveen Rao is a Consultant Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, with 19 years of experience since joining Apollo in 2007. His core specialities include hair transplantation, body contouring, and genital cosmetic surgery, and he was the first cosmetic surgeon from Bangalore to receive ISAPS (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), USA certification. He treats patients seeking post-bariatric body contouring, rhinoplasty, and burns injury rehabilitation, and is among the few surgeons in India offering genital cosmetic procedures such as hymenoplasty and vaginal tightening. Dr. Rao completed his MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Mysore, in 1998, and his M.Ch in Plastic Surgery from GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 2003, adding a Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery. He trained in endoscopic plastic surgery at the Ethicon Institute under German surgeons Prof. Alfred C. Berger and Dr. A. Krause-Bergman, and specialises in the FUE hair transplantation method.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MS (General Surgery) — Government Medical College, Mysore (1998)
M.Ch (Plastic Surgery) — GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2003)
Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery
Clinical Career Timeline
Consultant Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore (2007-present)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon — Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore (2005-2007)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon — Apollo Raichur (2003-2005)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
First cosmetic surgeon from Bangalore to receive ISAPS (USA) certification
Trained at the Ethicon Institute in endoscopic plastic surgery under Prof. Alfred C. Berger and Dr. A. Krause-Bergman
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Reconstructive & Burns Surgery
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Core Speciality
Rhinoplasty
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Core Speciality
Genital Cosmetic Surgery
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Core Speciality
Body Contouring
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Core Speciality
Hair Transplantation
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Hair transplant (FUE method, microfollicular transplant)Liposuction and tummy tuck (incl. endoscopic method)Rhinoplasty
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Genital cosmetic surgery (hymenoplasty, vaginal tightening, labia reduction, penile lengthening)Post-bariatric body contouringBurns injury rehabilitation
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Quaternary Clinical Procedures
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimally Invasive Specialty Surgery | $42,000 US/UK | $4,800 – $7,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Complex Quaternary Consultation & Workup | $4,500 US/UK | $450 – $800 in India | 84% Less |
| Advanced Robotic / Navigated Surgical Procedure | $58,000 US/UK | $6,500 – $9,800 in India | 84% Less |
| In-Hospital Specialized Recovery & Rehabilitation (7 Days) | $18,000 US/UK | $1,800 – $2,800 in India | 85% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Naveen Rao provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Naveen Rao specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in hair transplantation, body contouring, genital cosmetic surgery, and rhinoplasty.
2Q: What certification makes Dr. Rao notable?
Ans: He was the first cosmetic surgeon from Bangalore to receive ISAPS (USA) certification.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Rao have?
Ans: He has 19-29 years of experience, having been with Apollo Hospitals since 2007.
4Q: Does Dr. Rao perform post-bariatric surgery?
Ans: Yes, he is one of the few surgeons offering treatment for post-bariatric and post-weight-loss body contouring.
5Q: Does Dr. Rao perform post-bariatric surgery?
Ans: Yes, he is one of the few surgeons offering treatment for post-bariatric and post-weight-loss body contouring.