Dr. Vishal U S Rao, an oncologist from Bangalore, has pioneered a voice prosthesis to assist throat cancer patients in regaining their speech post-surgery. Furthermore, he serves as a speaker, innovator, and is a member of the Consultative Group to the Prime Minister’s Office.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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EDUCATION
Dr. Vishal U S Rao earned his MBBS degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences.
CAREER
Dr. Vishal Rao boasts extensive experience in the field of Oncology and Head & Neck Surgery. He received his Oncology training at the renowned Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Rao is a self-motivated medical professional known for inventing the cost-effective AUM voice prosthesis, aiding throat cancer patients in regaining their voices. His approach to oncology focuses on prevention to palliation, and he collaborates with various groups to promote holistic healing.
Dr. Vishal also holds the position of a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the USA. Additionally, he serves as a Consultant at the Institute of Public Health and is the Director of the Cancer Prevention and Tobacco Control Project in partnership with the WHO Tobacco-Free Initiatives.
Dr. Vishal U S Rao holds membership in several notable organizations, including the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Globalink – Global Tobacco Control, the National Executive Committee for the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO), and he serves on the Executive Board of the State Association for Otolaryngology – Head Neck Surgery in Karnataka. Additionally, he is an active Member of the Action Council against Tobacco (ACT) in India.
Dr. Vishal has been a distinguished guest at numerous national and international conferences and Continuing Medical Education (CME) events. His research contributions are featured in both international and national medical journals, and he has served as a reviewer for various international medical journals. He is dedicated to social initiatives, particularly those related to tobacco awareness, and envisions a world free from tobacco use.
