Three individuals on stage at the ET Health Conclave 2025 award ceremony, with one holding a framed award. The backdrop features the event logo, "ET Health" and "Conclave 2025," along with the Lexus sponsorship branding. The scene is illuminated with purple and blue lighting.
Three individuals on stage at the ET Health Conclave 2025 award ceremony, with one holding a framed award. The backdrop features the event logo, "ET Health" and "Conclave 2025," along with the Lexus sponsorship branding. The scene is illuminated with purple and blue lighting.

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla Receives Prestigious ET Health Award 2025 at Delhi Grand Hyatt

Guntur, August 2025 – In a proud moment for Indian neurosurgery, Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, the founder and chief neurosurgeon of Dr. Rao’s Hospital, Guntur, was honored with the “Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, and Endovascular Neurosurgeon in India” at the prestigious ET Health Conclave 2025, held at Delhi Grand Hyatt.

This accolade solidifies Dr. Rao’s standing as a trailblazer in introducing advanced neurosurgical techniques to a broader population, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities like Guntur.

🏅 About the Award

The ET Health Conclave, organized by The Economic Times, is one of India’s premier gatherings of healthcare leaders, policy-makers, and specialists. The conclave honors excellence in innovation, patient outcomes, and healthcare leadership across India.

In the 2025 edition, Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla stood out among hundreds of top-tier specialists, winning recognition in three distinguished categories:

  • Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon

  • Best Spine Surgeon

  • Best Endovascular Neurosurgeon

🔬 Leading the Future of Neurosurgery in India

Dr. Rao is best known for performing over 12,000+ minimally invasive neurosurgical and spine surgeries, using cutting-edge techniques such as:

  • BrainPath™ guided deep brain tumor removal

  • Endoscopic spine surgery

  • Keyhole skull base approaches

  • Endovascular coiling, stenting, and aneurysm repair

These procedures have significantly reduced pain, risk, and hospital stay for patients while delivering world-class outcomes—previously accessible only in metro cities or abroad.

🧠 Guntur’s Global-Standard Neurosurgery Hub

Dr. Rao’s Hospital in Guntur has rapidly evolved into India’s first independently owned hybrid neurosurgery center with:

  • Intraoperative CT scanning

  • Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM)

  • Biplane Cath Lab for Endovascular procedures

  • Neuronavigation systems

  • Advanced Neuro ICU and Post-op Rehab units

This world-class setup has made international-level brain and spine care accessible to thousands in Andhra Pradesh and across India, without the need for costly overseas treatment.

💬 Quote from Dr. Rao

“This recognition is not just mine, but a reflection of our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and compassion. Our mission is to bring advanced neurosurgical care to every corner of India, especially the underserved.”
— Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, Founder & Chief Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rao’s Hospital

🌟 Recognizing a Visionary Leader in Medicine

Dr. Mohana Rao’s journey is marked by global training, deep compassion for patients, and the drive to innovate. After training in the USA across specialties like skull base surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and endovascular interventions, he returned to India with a vision: to decentralize specialized neuro care.

In just a few years, he transformed Dr. Rao’s Hospital into a benchmark of excellence, earning international accolades and trust from patients across India, UAE, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

📷 Event Highlights – ET Health Conclave 2025

  • 🏆 Awards presented by top healthcare and policy leaders

  • 📍 Venue: Grand Hyatt, New Delhi

  • 🎙️ Panel discussions on the future of minimally invasive and AI-guided surgery

  • 🤝 Networking with 100+ leading hospitals, pharma, and device manufacturers

Images and reels of the event are available on Dr. Rao’s Instagram and Facebook Page.

📍 About Dr. Rao’s Hospital – Guntur

Located in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Rao’s Hospital is a NABH-accredited, highly specialized center for:

  • Brain Tumor Surgery

  • Spine Disorders and Endoscopic Spine Surgery

  • Stroke and Endovascular Neurosurgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Skull Base and Functional Neurosurgery

The hospital combines world-class technology, international protocols, and holistic care with the mission of delivering affordable excellence in neurological sciences.

🔗 Connect With Us

📞 Phone: +91 90100 56444
🌐 Website: https://drraoshospitals.com
📧 Email: info@drraoshospitals.com
📍 Address: Dr. Rao’s Hospital, 12-19-67, Old Bank Road, Opp. Sravani Hospital, Kothapet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
📍 Maps: Google Maps Link

📣 Final Word

Winning the ET Health Conclave 2025 Award is not just a personal triumph for Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, but a milestone for the entire Indian neurosurgery community—proving that with commitment and vision, world-class care can thrive beyond metro cities.

If you’re seeking the best in minimally invasive neurosurgery, spine care, or endovascular treatment, your journey to recovery begins here in Guntur.