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Reputation in surgery is earned slowly. Dr. Rao spent decades teaching and leading at the city's largest public hospital before bringing that same standard of care to MGR Hospital.
Each role added to a surgeon patients can rely on — academic depth, leadership, and a long record of careful operating.
Began teaching and operating at Andhra Medical College, one of India's oldest medical institutions.
Led the General Surgery department at KGH and served as Professor for the 1st Unit at Andhra Medical College, training the next generation of surgeons.
Took charge of one of the region's largest tertiary-care hospitals.
Organised free camps across Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam with the Municipal Corporation.
Honoured by the District Collector and District Magistrate — and, just as meaningfully, by word of mouth from the patients he has treated.
Recognized widely as one of the best surgeons in Vizag, Dr. M. Ganeswara Rao brings over 25 years of exceptional surgical expertise to MGR Hospital. Formerly the Head of General Surgery at King George Hospital, he has built a legacy of safe, patient-centric care across Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and surrounding regions like Pedawaltair.
Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures: He is highly sought after as the best laparoscopic surgeon for gall bladder stones (laparoscopic cholecystectomy), ensuring minimal scarring and faster recovery. His expertise also covers laparoscopic appendicitis removal and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Specialized Surgeries: Dr. Rao is renowned as the best surgeon for hernia repairs in Vizag, offering durable mesh techniques for inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias. He also provides definitive proctology treatments, making him a trusted surgeon for piles (haemorrhoids), anal fissures, and fistula surgery.
Endocrine & Oncology: Beyond general abdominal procedures, he is deeply experienced in thyroid surgery and the meticulous evaluation and surgical management of breast tumours.