Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao

Education Qualifications

• 2012: DM (Gastroenterology), Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
• 2007: MD (General Medicine), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
• 2001: MBBS, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam

Experience

• Currently working as a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City.
• 2014-2023: Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
• Aug 2012-July 2014: Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Vydehi Medical College, Whitefield, Bangalore
• Aug 2009-July 2012: Registrar, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai
• Aug 2008-July 2009: Registrar, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
• June 2007-July 2008: Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Services offered

• Treatment for
• Heartburn
• Abdominal Pain
• Acute and Chronic Diarrhoea
• Pancreatitis
• Gallbladder Stones
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Crohn's Disease
• Colon Cancer
• Hemorrhoids (Piles)
• Jaundice
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Fatty Liver
• Cirrhosis of Liver

Special Interest and Expertise

• Chronic Liver Diseases
• GI Bleed
• Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Professional Membership

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Research & Publications

• Validation of Siriraj and Allens Score & Comparison with CT Scan of Brain
• Gastric Emptying Study by Scintigraphy in Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia

Awards and Achievements

• “Most Trusted Medical Gastroenterologist Award” by Dynergic Business Solution, Feb 2022
• Received the "Service Excellence in Hepatology Award" for the Save The Liver Foundation Initiative, presented by Times Health Excellence Hyderabad 2020-21
• “Best Doctor Award in the Field of Gastroenterology” presented at the 7th Hi9 Doctors Awards on the eve of Doctors Day 2019
• “Indian Icon of the Year 2021” by Time CyberMedia Pvt. Ltd.
• Received “Indian Leadership Award 2019” at the Indian Leadership Summit by Sun Media
• “Ikon in Gastroenterology 2022” by Times Health

FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao?
   

   Patients visit Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao to receive treatment for various gastrointestinal diseases.

2. 2. What is Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao's educational qualification?
   

   Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao holds the following qualifications: MD (Gen Med), DM (Gastro).

3. 3. What does Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao specialise in?
   

   Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao is a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist who specialises in the treatment and management of Chronic Liver Diseases, GI Bleed, Chronic Hepatitis B & C, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, among others.

4. 4. Where does Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao practice?
   

   Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City.

5. 5. How can I book Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao’s appointment?
   

   You can schedule an appointment with Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao for both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting his profile on Yashoda Hospitals.

6. 6. How many years of experience does Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao have?
   

   Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao has over 21 years of experience as a Medical Gastroenterologist.