Dr Vishal Rao

Surgical Oncologist

Head And Neck Cancer, Endocrine Cancer
HCG Cancer Centre, Kalinga Rao Road, Bangalore
MBBS , MS
Bangalore

“Committed to delivering advanced, evidence-based cancer care with compassion.” — Dr Vishal Rao

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Best oncologist in Bangalore for Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Vishal Rao is presently the Chief of Head & Neck Surgical oncology & Robotic surgery at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore. He completed his post-graduation in otorhinolaryngology from a reputed institute in Karnataka & fellowship in Head & Neck oncology surgery from a well-known institute in Mumbai. Dr. Rao takes keen interest in cancer prevention and anti-tobacco programmes. His area of expertise is head & neck surgery, which includes surgery for benign and malignant tumours of the thyroid, parotid and salivary gland surgeries, complex neck surgeries, such as radical and modified neck dissections, carotid body, other vascular tumours, and parapharyngeal space tumours
Dr. Vishal is the inventor of ‘Aum Voice Prosthesis’ a $1 speaking device for throat cancer patients. His invention is a part of 100 global social innovations across the globe. With over 13 patents filed for his innovation on medical devices, drugs, techniques & theories, Dr. Vishal has received wide recognition from BBC, Harvard Business Review & Forbes. As a recognition to his contributions, he has been conferred the Honorary FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow. He has also received Judy Wilkenfield award for Global Excellence in tobacco control and has been a recipient of multiple state level awards including the Kempegowda award. He also serves as editor of journal of precision oncology and has over 100 national & international publications to his credit. Dr. Vishal in an international advisor to World Health Organization Tobacco Free initiatives and is a visiting faculty of John Hopkins University leadership programs.

Information

HCG Cancer Centre
Kalinga Rao Road
Bangalore

Education

Post-graduation in otorhinolaryngology from a reputed institute in Karnataka
Fellowship in Head & Neck oncology surgery from a well-known institute in Mumbai

Experience

Chief of Head & Neck Surgical oncology & Robotic surgery at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore

Areas of interest

Head & Neck surgery
which includes surgery for benign and malignant tumours of the thyroid
parotid and salivary gland surgeries
complex neck surgeries
such as radical and modified neck dissections
carotid body
other vascular tumours
and parapharyngeal space tumours

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Awards and Recognitions

As a recognition to his contributions, he has been conferred the Honorary FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow. He has also received Judy Wilkenfield award for Global Excellence in tobacco control and has been a recipient of multiple state level awards including the Kempegowda award.

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01 Who is Dr Vishal Rao?

Dr Vishal Rao is a Surgical Oncologist with 18+ years of experience. Educational qualifications include MBBS , MS. Areas of interest include Head & Neck surgery, which includes surgery for benign and malignant tumours of the thyroid, parotid and salivary gland surgeries, complex neck surgeries, such as radical and modified neck dissections, carotid body, other vascular tumours, and parapharyngeal space tumours.

02 Where does Dr Vishal Rao practice?

Dr Vishal Rao practices at HCG Cancer Centre, Kalinga Rao Road, Bangalore, Bangalore.

03 Why do patients visit Dr Vishal Rao?

Patients frequently visit Dr Vishal Rao for Head & Neck surgery, which includes surgery for benign and malignant tumours of the thyroid, parotid and salivary gland surgeries, complex neck surgeries, such as radical and modified neck dissections, carotid body, other vascular tumours, and parapharyngeal space tumours.

04 What are Dr Vishal Rao's consultation fees?

Consultation fees for Dr Vishal Rao are ₹1,700 for an in-hospital visit and ₹1,700 for video consultation.

05 Is video consultation available?

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06 How can I book an appointment with Dr Vishal Rao?

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October 2026

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