Dr Krishna Shama Rao
Dr Krishna Shama Rao
Sr Consultant - Cosmetic & Cranio -Maxillofacial Surgeon
Speciality
Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Paediatrics, Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery
Qualification
  • MBBS
  • FRCS (Ed)
  • MDS
  • FDSRCS (UK)
Experience
37 Years
Gender
Male
Language Spoken
English
Kannada
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Consultation Charges
1000

Dr Krishna Shama Rao – Cosmetic & Cranio -Maxillofacial Surgeon

  • About
  • Experience
  • Achievements
  • Publications

About

Step into the world of transformative care guided by the star of our team, Dr Krishna Shama Rao, our esteemed Head of Department and Senior Consultant in Cranio Maxillofacial, Cosmetic Surgery, and Oral Surgery. Dr Krishna is not just a surgeon; he's a visionary in the art of transformative healing.

 

As the Head of Department, Dr Krishna leads with a blend of innovation and compassion, ensuring that each patient receives unparalleled care in Cranio Maxillofacial procedures. His expertise extends to Cosmetic Surgery, where he crafts beauty with surgical precision, and Oral Surgery, where he addresses diverse oral health needs.

 

Choosing Dr Krishna is choosing a pioneer in the realm of transformative surgery – a consultant whose name is synonymous with excellence. His seniority isn't just a title; it's a guarantee that you're in the hands of a seasoned expert who understands the intricacies of facial and oral care like no other.

 

Embark on a journey where every transformation is a masterpiece, and every surgery is a testament to Dr Krishna's commitment to your well-being. Trust in a star surgeon whose impact transcends the surgical suite, creating an immediate connection based on confidence and the assurance that your journey to transformative health is in the hands of a true luminary.
 


Areas of Expertise

 

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Cleft Lip & Palate Surgery
  • Craniosynostosis & Syndromic Craniofacial Anomalies
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
  • Pierre Robin Sequence Management
  • Pediatric Craniofacial Reconstruction
  • Orthognathic Surgery
  • Airway & Facial Deformity Management

Experience

  • Trustee & Medical Director – Inga Health Foundation, Bengaluru;
    leads free craniofacial surgery program across 6 states, supporting 2,500–3,000 children annually; over 20,000 surgeries performed under this program
  • Director Surgical Services & Training, Craniofacial Surgery – Inga Health Foundation; training and accreditation of surgeons from India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, and Vietnam
  • Director Clinical Research – Diponed Bio Intelligence LLP (Stem Cells, Immunotherapy & Regenerative Medicine)
  • Professor & Director – Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Craniofacial Surgery, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
  • Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore
  • Associate Professor – Dept. of Maxillofacial Surgery, Padmashree Hospital & Research Centre, Mangalore & A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
  • Registrar – Dept. of Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London
  • Assistant Professor – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Surgery, KMC, Manipal
  • Lecturer – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, KMC, Manipal
  • Tutor – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, KMC, Manipal
  • Resident Medical Officer – BARC Hospital, Mumbai
  • House Officer – Nair Hospital Dental College, Bombay

Achievements

  • Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at INDOCLEFTCON 2024
  • Advisor WHO – Panel on Global strategies for prevention of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies(2002-2003)
  • Set up the first Smile Train Cleft Center in India since August, 2000 (Around 1,000 Cleft surgeries were performed each year)
  • Set up the first Craniofacial Centre in 2001, supported by Cleft Children International, Zurich, Switzerland
  • Founder Executive Committee Member of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip and palate & Craniofacial Anomalies in 2002

Publications

  • Author, Text book of Operative Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Second Ed and Third Ed, Langdon and Patel-Chapter on Management of Bilateral Cleft Lip
  • Author, Craniofacial Anomalies Chapters,Text book Pediatric Dentistry, Priya Gupta and Amita Hegde
  • Author, Text book of Global Cleft Care in Low resource settings by Swanson and Low, 2021 –Chapter on Pierre Robin Sequence
  • Author, Essentials of Maxillofacial Surgery, Bailey & Love, 2024 –Chapter on Bilateral Cleft Lip
  • Author, Cardio-Metabolic Diseases, edited by Dr. G H R Rao –Chapter Periodontal Disease and Occlusive Atherosclerotic Vascular Diseases (Expected publication 2024)
  • A number of Publications in indexed journals of Cranio maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery

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