Dr. Kishor Rao

Dr. Kishor Rao is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospitals in Bengaluru, bringing over 17 years of hands-on experience in complex brain and spine surgery. He is known for his calm, methodical approach to some of neurosurgery's most demanding procedures — from removing deep-seated brain tumors to implanting deep brain stimulators for patients living with movement disorders. Patients and families often describe him as someone who takes time to explain things clearly, even when the diagnosis is complicated.

Dr. Rao trained across three respected medical institutions in India. He completed his MBBS at Ajmer Medical College in Rajasthan, followed by an MS in General Surgery at Bangalore Medical College, and then specialized further with an MCh in Neurosurgery at SMS Medical College in Jaipur — one of India's prominent centers for neurosurgical training. That academic foundation, combined with years of practice at leading hospitals in Bengaluru, shaped a surgeon comfortable with both high-stakes vascular cases and intricate minimally invasive procedures.

His clinical interests span a wide range of neurological conditions. He has particular expertise in skull base tumors approached endoscopically, surgical management of epilepsy that hasn't responded to medication, craniovertebral junction anomalies, and pituitary tumors treated through neuroendoscopic techniques. He also performs stereotactic radiosurgery and has experience in pediatric neurosurgery — making him a resource for families navigating brain conditions in children as well as adults.

For international patients considering treatment in India, Dr. Rao represents exactly the kind of specialist Gaf Healthcare works with — experienced, transparent, and based at a hospital with strong infrastructure for overseas patients. Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru is well-equipped to support medical travelers from arrival through recovery, and Dr. Rao's team is accessible to coordinate care from the very first inquiry.