Dr Krishna Shama Rao
Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Krishna Shama Rao

Sr Consultant - Cosmetic & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon; Head of Department for Cranio Maxillofacial, Cosmetic Surgery, and Oral Surgery

Gleneagles BGS Hospital• Kengeri, Bangalore

37+ years of experience
Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
BDS, MDS, FDSRCS, MBBS, FRCS

About the doctor

Dr Krishna Shama Rao leads with innovation and compassion as Head of Department, ensuring unparalleled care in cranio-maxillofacial procedures, cosmetic surgery, and oral surgery.

His expertise combines surgical precision with aesthetic craftsmanship and diverse oral health solutions.

Area of expertise

Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeryCranio Maxillofacial SurgeryOral SurgeryPaediatricsCleft lip and palate managementCraniofacial anomalies

Qualifications

BDS

1980, Bombay University

MDS

1985, Mangalore University

FDSRCS (UK)

1990

MBBS

1996, MAHE University

FRCS (Ed., UK)

1999

Awards & achievements

  • Lifetime Achievement Award at INDOCLEFTCON 2024
  • WHO Advisor - Panel on Global strategies for cleft and craniofacial anomalies (2002-2003)
  • Established first Smile Train Cleft Center in India (August 2000); performed ~1,000 cleft surgeries annually
  • Established first Craniofacial Centre (2001) with Cleft Children International support
  • Founder Executive Committee Member, Indian Society of Cleft Lip and Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies (2002)
  • Multiple textbook chapter authorships and indexed journal publications

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