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Dr Varada Koteswar Rao
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad• View Hospital★ Tonsillitis Treatment37+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (Pediatrics)MD (Neonatology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Tonsillitis Treatment
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), MD (Neonatology)
- Experience
- 37+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr Varada Koteswar Rao
Dr Varada Koteswar Rao is Senior Consultant Neonatologist at Apollo Hospitals & Apollo Cradle Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, since 1999, with 36-37 years of experience trained extensively in the USA. His core specialities include neonatal care, general paediatrics, and congenital disorder management, allowing him to handle complex medical cases involving newborns and infants. He treats tonsillitis and infectious diseases in children, and evaluates and treats congenital disorders, drawing on decades of experience across multiple reputed hospitals. Dr Rao completed his MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, in 1979, his MD in Pediatrics from Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA, in 1990, and his MD in Neonatology from North Shore University Hospital, New York, USA, in 1993. He is a member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and the American Academy of Paediatrics, and has published research on intestinal copper absorption in developing rats in Biochemical Medicine & Metabolic Biology.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (1979)
MD (Pediatrics) — Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA (1990)
MD (Neonatology) — North Shore University Hospital, New York, USA (1993)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant Neonatologist — Apollo Hospitals & Apollo Cradle Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (1999-present)
Consultant Neonatologist — Maimonides Medical Centre, Dept. of Pediatrics, Brooklyn, New York (1993-1999)
Neonatal-Perinatal Fellow — North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York (1990-1993)
Resident, Pediatrics — Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia (1987-1990)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Member, Indian Academy of Paediatrics and American Academy of Paediatrics
Published research on 'Intestinal Absorption of Copper in Developing Rats,' Biochemical Medicine & Metabolic Biology, 1993
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Tonsillitis Treatment
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Core Speciality
Infectious Disease Management in Children
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Core Speciality
Congenital Disorder Management
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Core Speciality
General Paediatrics
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Core Speciality
Neonatology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Tonsillitis treatmentInfectious disease management in childrenCongenital disorder evaluation and treatment
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Neonatal careGeneral paediatric care
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad
Road No 72 Opp. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
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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. Dr Varada Koteswar 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 Varada Koteswar Rao specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in neonatology and general paediatrics, including congenital disorder evaluation and treatment.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr Rao have?
Ans: He has 36-37 years of experience, having practised at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, since 1999.
3Q: Where did Dr Rao train internationally?
Ans: He trained extensively in the USA, including at Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, and North Shore University Hospital, New York.
4Q: Does Dr Rao treat premature and critically ill newborns?
Ans: Yes, neonatal care for premature and critically ill newborns is central to his practice as a Senior Consultant Neonatologist.