Dr. Prabhakar Rao – General Physician in Visakhapatnam
Clinical Director & Head of the Department – General Medicine / Internal Medicine 31+ Years Experience in Comprehensive Adult Medical Care Location: CARE Hospitals, Ramnagar, Visakhapatnam & CARE Ho
Consultation fee Rs. 500-1000/Online Consultations
Call Us for Appointment +919100907036, +919100907622
Languages known: English, hindi ,urdu ,Marathi ,Russian
Consultation fee Rs. 500-1000/Online Consultations
Call Us for Appointment +919100907036, +919100907622
Languages known: English, Hindi, ,Marathi
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About Dr. Prabhakar Rao – Internal Medicine Specialist
Dr. Prabhakar Rao is a general physician and internal medicine specialist with a vast industry experience of over 31 years in the diagnosis and treatment of a very large spectrum of adult diseases. If you want to get full medical care from Dr. Rao in Visakhapatnam, you can set an appointment for a session with him at CARE Hospitals through Medifyhome. He graduated with an MBBS from Gandhi Medical College and did an MD in Medicine from the recognized PGI. During his working years, he has been associated with top institutions, NIMHANS Bengaluru, PGI Chandigarh, and major hospitals in the UAE. Among the many skill areas of Dr. Rao, the main ones would be the management of chronic diseases, lifestyle disorders, infectious diseases, hypertension, diabetes, and preventive healthcare. He prioritizes the need for an accurate diagnosis, uses only evidence-based treatments, and believes in long-term health management.
- General Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Hypertension Management
- Diabetes Care
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Preventive Health Checkups
- Lifestyle Disease Management
- MBBS – Gandhi Medical College
- MD (Medicine) – Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI)
- 31+ Years in Internal Medicine
- Clinical Director & Head of Department – CARE Hospitals, Visakhapatnam
- Former PG Resident – PGI Chandigarh
- Former Physician – Port Hospital, Visakhapatnam
- Former Medical Specialist – Tertiary Care Hospital
- Former Specialist in Internal Medicine – NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi
- General Health Consultation
- Fever and Infection Management
- Diabetes and Hypertension Treatment
- Preventive Health Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment
- Lifestyle and Wellness Counseling
- Dr. Prabhakar Rao provided an accurate diagnosis and clear guidance for my long-standing health issues. His experience and calm approach were very reassuring.
- I consulted him through Medifyhome for diabetes and blood pressure management. His treatment plan helped stabilize my health effectively.
FAQs
Does Dr. Prabhakar Rao provide long-term management for chronic diseases?
Yes, he regularly monitors patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart risk, thyroid disorders, and other chronic medical conditions.
When should I worry about unexplained fatigue or weakness?
Fatigue that does not go away, any changes in your weight, anemia, hormonal imbalance, or metabolic disorders may need to be looked at by an internal medicine specialist.
When is it appropriate to see a general physician rather than a specialist?
If you have a fever, infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, tiredness, chest discomfort, or any other unexplained health problems, it is good to see a general physician first. The doctor will refer you to a specialist if needed.
Is Prabhakar Rao a doctor for diabetes and hypertension?
Yes, he manages the whole treatment of diabetes, normalizes the blood pressure, adjusts the medications, and gives the patients long-term lifestyle guidance to prevent complications.
Can a general physician treat thyroid and cholesterol problems?
Yes, internal medicine specialists have the skills to identify and treat thyroid diseases, high cholesterol levels, metabolic syndrome, and other lifestyle-related diseases.
What is the point of preventive health checkups?
Preventive health checkups are useful in identifying diabetes, hypertension, heart disease risk, liver problems, and other chronic illnesses at the earliest stage, when the treatment is the most effective.