DR. RAVI RAO
(MBBS, FRACS, IFASMBS) Minimal Invasive Surgeon , Advanced Laparoscopy & Bariatrics
About Dr. Ravi Rao
Dr. Ravi Rao is a pioneering bariatric surgeon with a remarkable record of success in weight-loss, general surgery, and revisional procedures. Dr. Rao leads our team and personally ensures that every patient at Perth Surgical & Bariatrics receives world-class treatment, safety and care.
In addition to specializing in various minimally-invasive bariatric procedures like the Sleeve gastrectomy, various gastric bypass procedures like the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, SIPS (SADI-S) Surgery etc and revisional bariatric surgical operations, Dr. Rao performs Abdominoplasty and Brachioplasty for his weight loss patients. Dr. Rao also performs laparoscopic general surgeries such as gall bladder surgery, all types of complex abdominal hernias, fundoplications or antireflux surgery.
Dr. Rao is a GESA accredited endoscopist and performs gastroscopy and colonoscopies.

Dr. Ravi Rao has been awarded “Surgeon of Excellence” by Surgical review corporation, USA. Dr. Rao has received the recognition for demonstrating an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Surgeon of Excellence (SOE)
commendation for safe and high-quality surgical care, Dr. Ravi has demonstrated that he meets the requirements for delivery of high-quality perioperative and long term follow-up care for his patients.
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WhatClinic Customer Service award for
treatment excellence, patient satisfaction, transparency and respect for patients.
PUBLICATIONS
Laparoscopic Transcystic Common Bile Duct Exploration
Rao RS, Webber L, Fletcher D, Ballal M. at 81st Annual Scientific Congress, RACS
Endoscopic Total Thyroidectomy
Rao RS, Duncan TD In JSLS / PMID: 20202393
Botulinum toxin for treatment of non-neurogenic bladders in children – a case series
Rao RS, Barker AB In BJU International. Vol. 97 Issue S1 Page 23-23
Management of Blunt Abdominal Trauma
A prospective 2year Study between 1995-1997, A Dissertation In Partial fulfillment for the Award of Diplomate of National Board, General Surgery, accepted by The National Board of Examinations
Botulinum toxin for treatment of non-neurogenic bladders in children – a case series
At Royal Australasian College of Urology Conference
Botox and Paediatric Incontinence
At International conference of Paediatric Surgeons
Epidemiology of Vascular Trauma
In Western Australia – 10 year study
Comparison Between Onlay and Inlay Mesh Repair
At IASA conference State Chapter
Award Paper
At Association of Surgeons India
Management of pleomorphic adenomas – superficial parotidectomies
A Case Series, AWARD PAPER , Indian Association Of Surgeons Conference
At Appendicectomy – Laparoscopic or open
At Continuing Medical education, National Surgical conference, KIMS
OUR TEAM

Suchitra Rao, Practice Manager

Dr Greenwood, Specialist Anaesthetist

Dr Paul Young,
Anaethestist

Jane Stoltze,
Dietitian