Dr. Sanjiv Rao is a consultant in internal medicine at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, with 30 years of experience. He is known for his friendly behaviour and accurate diagnosis. He completed his MBBS in 1980 and DNB/MD in General Medicine in 1985 from Kasturba Medical College. His work spans internal medicine, chest ailments, diabetes, hypertension, fever, infectious diseases, and rheumatology. He speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (1980)
• DNB / MD (General Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (1985)

Professional Experience

• Consultant – Internal Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• PG Teacher since 1985
• Head of the Department of Medicine at Manipal Hospital (2010–2012)
• Formerly Reader in Internal Medicine at KMC Manipal

Awards & Achievements

• Nominated as the physician to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during his visit to Udupi, Manipal
• Sponsored by the Academy of General Education for the MD (General Medicine Course)
• Awarded the Anand Chandavarkar scholarship for the MD Course
• Chaired sessions for the National Conference of the API
• Delivered an Oration at the State Conference of the KSRSSDI

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (National & State)
• Associations of Physicians of India (National & State)
• Obesity Society of India – Member of RSSDI (National & State)
• FICP (India)
• FRCP (Glasgow)
• FRCP (Edinburgh)

Fellowships

• FRCP (Glasgow)
• FRCP (Edinburgh)