Dr. Raghupathi Rao Nandanavanam

Dr. Raghupathi Rao Nandanavanam is a seasoned General Surgeon with over four decades of hands-on clinical practice. Based at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, he brings a rare combination of deep experience and up-to-date surgical technique to every patient he cares for. His work spans a wide range of conditions — from gallstone disease and hernias to thyroid disorders and colorectal problems — making him a trusted name for patients across India and abroad.

His academic journey reflects a lifelong commitment to surgical excellence. Alongside his foundational MBBS and MS in General Surgery, he holds a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) — one of India's most rigorous postgraduate credentials. He went on to earn two fellowship qualifications: FMAS in Minimal Access Surgery and FIAGES from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons. Together, these shape a surgeon equally comfortable with open procedures and modern laparoscopic approaches.

Patients and their families often speak about how Dr. Nandanavanam makes them feel genuinely heard. He takes time to explain diagnoses and surgical options in plain language, and he is known for his calm, methodical approach both in the clinic and in the operating room. For international patients especially, that clarity and patience can make an enormous difference when navigating care far from home.

Hyderabad is one of India's leading destinations for medical travel, and Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills is among its most respected institutions. With GAF Healthcare coordinating your appointment, travel, and stay, connecting with a surgeon of Dr. Nandanavanam's experience is straightforward — whether you are coming from the Gulf, Southeast Asia, or anywhere else in the world.