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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.
General surgery covers the careful preoperative, operative and post-operative management of a wide range of conditions. These are the procedures Dr. Rao performs most often at MGR Hospital in Visakhapatnam (Vizag).
Keyhole removal of the gall bladder (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) — small incisions, less pain and a quicker return home.
Recognised — Best laparoscopic surgeon for gall bladder stones Learn more about gall bladder surgery →All types of hernia — inguinal, umbilical, incisional — repaired by laparoscopy or open surgery, with durable mesh techniques.
Recognised — Best surgeon for hernia repairs Learn more about hernia surgery →Gentle, effective treatment for haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures and fistulas — relieving pain that patients often delay too long.
Recognised — Best surgeon for piles, fissures & fistula Learn more about piles, fissure & fistula →Surgery for thyroid swellings and nodules, backed by years of dedicated thyroid work, including free community camps.
Recognised — Best surgeon for thyroid Learn more about thyroid surgery →Evaluation and surgical treatment of breast lumps and tumours, with careful, respectful and timely care.
Recognised — Best surgeon for breast tumoursLaparoscopic appendix removal (appendectomy) and laparoscopic hysterectomy — minimally invasive, faster recovery.
Recognised — Best surgeon for appendicitis & lap hysterectomyDr. Rao is skilled in both modern keyhole surgery and traditional open surgery, and recommends whichever is genuinely safest for your condition.
Performed through a few small incisions using fine instruments and a camera — the modern standard for many abdominal procedures.
Carried out through a single larger incision. For certain conditions, open surgery remains the most reliable and safest approach — and Dr. Rao's decades of open-surgery experience matter most here.
An honest consultation, the right tests, and a clear explanation of your condition and options — so you decide with confidence.
Precise, experienced operating with full theatre support and a 24×7 pharmacy on hand for any emergency.
Attentive post-operative care and follow-up to make sure your recovery is smooth and complete.
From the operation theatre to comfortable recovery rooms and a 24-hour pharmacy — every part of MGR Hospital is built to keep patients safe and at ease.
Common questions about surgery, timings and appointments at MGR Hospital, Visakhapatnam (Vizag).
Booking ahead means a shorter wait and unhurried time with the surgeon. Message us on WhatsApp or call — our team will help you find a slot.
In the heart of the city, easy to reach — near Visakha Eye Hospital, Pedawaltair. Tap “Get directions” to navigate straight there.
8-4-32, Doctors Colony, Near Visakha Eye Hospital, Visakhapatnam 530 017
Serving patients across Visakhapatnam (Vizag) — Pedawaltair, Waltair, MVP Colony, Gajuwaka & Madhurawada.
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