Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla is a renowned neurosurgeon and the founder of Dr. Rao’s Hospital in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. With extensive training across India and the United States, he has established one of India’s leading centers for neurology, neurosurgery, and spine surgery.
Education & Training
- MBBS – Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam (2002)
- MCh Neurosurgery – Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2013)
- Fellowship in Skull Base and Epilepsy Surgery – Hyderabad (2014)
- Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery – Ohio, USA
- Pediatric Neurosurgery – Colorado and Ohio, USA
- Neuro-oncology, Functional & Stereotactic Radiosurgery – Virginia, USA
- Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Surgery – Virginia, USA
Professional Journey
Dr. Patibandla returned to India to establish Dr. Rao’s Hospital, the first independent facility of its kind in Andhra Pradesh dedicated exclusively to neurosciences. The hospital offers advanced treatment in brain tumors, spine disorders, epilepsy, stroke, pediatric neurosurgery, and minimally invasive and robotic neurosurgery.
Awards & Recognitions
Personal Awards
- 2018 – Brainlab Neurosurgery Award, AANS/CNS Tumor Section
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ANS/AANS) - 2023 – Best Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgeon in India, Atal Achievement Awards
Times of India - 2025 – Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, and Endovascular Surgeon, Sardar Patel Unity Summit Awards
ET News - 2025 – ET Business Excellence Award for Neurosurgical Excellence
ET Business excellence Award - 2025 – ET Health Conclave Award for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery & Endovascular Surgery
DNA INDIA - 2026 – Forbes India “Game-Changing Healthcare Leader”
Forbes India - 2026 – EN Times International “Most Influential Healthcare Leaders”
EN Times - 2024 – The Enterprise World “Top Surgeon of the Year”
Enterprise World - 2025 – Time Iconic Magazine, “Top 10 Inspiring Neurosurgeons in Healthcare Leaders”
Time Iconic - 2025 – The best minimally invasive Neurosurgeon, spine surgeon and endovascular neurosurgeon Mirchi 98.3 Times of India
- 2025 – The best neurosurgeon to watch in India By Enterprise World FIRST INDIA
- 2025 – Abdul Kalam Inspiration award – Best Minimally Invasive neurosurgeon award TIMES OF INDIA
- 2026 – Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla and his hospital won India’s Top Neurosurgeon of the Year and Best Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospital awards.
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Hospital Recognitions
- 2023 – Best Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospital in India, Atal Achievement Awards
Times of India - 2026 – Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla and his hospital won India’s Top Neurosurgeon of the Year and Best Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospital award
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