Recent News on Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, a neurosurgeon and founder of Dr. Rao’s Hospital in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has been prominently featured in Indian media throughout 2025 for his contributions to minimally invasive neurosurgery, spine surgery, and endovascular procedures. His work emphasizes bringing advanced, patient-centric care to tier-3 cities, reducing recovery times and complications through techniques like keyhole surgery and BrainPath for tumor removal (with reported 92% success rates in complex cases). Here’s a summary of key recent developments from 2025:
| Date | Event/Award | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2025 | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inspiration Awards | Honored as the “Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, and Stereotactic Neurosurgeon” at an event in New Delhi, attended by dignitaries like actor Randeep Hooda. The award recognizes his innovations in stereotactic procedures for precise brain targeting. | ANI News, Nepal National |
| July 31, 2025 | ET Health Conclave 2025 | Named “Best Neurosurgeon in India” and “Best Spine Surgeon in India” by The Economic Times, presented by actress Mahima Chaudhry at Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon. Highlighted his leadership in endovascular neurosurgery. | EIN Presswire, DNA India, MENAfn |
| July 9, 2025 | ET Business Excellence & Innovation Summit 2025 | Received the “Excellence in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Spine Surgery Award” at The Westin, Gurgaon. Praised for integrating cutting-edge tech like biplane cathlabs for stroke care. | Financial Content, EIN Presswire |
| June 28, 2025 | ET Business Excellence Award 2025 | Awarded for “Neurology, Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery” at The Westin, Gurgaon, organized by The Times Group. Noted for patient-centric models and training young neurosurgeons. | Kalkine Media, EIN Presswire |
| May 16, 2025 | Sardar Patel Unity Summit & Awards 2025 | Featured in The Economic Times as India’s leading minimally invasive neurosurgeon; awarded “Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, and Endovascular Surgeon in India” by Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant. | EIN Presswire, ET CISO |
| April 27, 2025 | Sardar Patel Unity Summit & Awards 2025 | Recognized for advancing healthcare in non-metro areas, with emphasis on reducing surgical invasiveness. | ET CISO |
| February 10, 2025 | Insights Care Magazine Feature | Profiled as a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques; also named “Eminent Doctor South 2024” by India Today Magazine for his hospital’s neurology center. | KXAN (EIN Presswire) |
Additional highlights include:
- TEDx Talk (August 3, 2025, Mumbai): Dr. Patibandla spoke on neurosurgical innovations, drawing from his fellowships at institutions like Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Kings College (KIMS), Ohio State University (OSU), University of Virginia (UVA), and University of Colorado Denver. (UCD).
- Hospital Initiatives: Dr. Rao’s Hospital continues to expand services like 24/7 trauma care, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s, and migraine clinics. Recent X posts from his account (@MohanaRaoPatib) promote awareness for conditions like ischemic stroke and epilepsy, with calls to action for consultations.
- Media Mentions: Featured in Times of India (May 1, 2025) for keyhole surgery excellence and DNA India (May 1, 2025) for choosing Guntur over global opportunities like New York.
These stories largely stem from press releases and features in reputable outlets like The Economic Times and Times of India, focusing on his journey from a rural Andhra Pradesh background to global training and hospital leadership.