Mohana Rao Patibandla

Mohana Rao Patibandla
Born
OccupationsNeurosurgeon, Entrepreneur
Known forFounder of Dr. Rao’s Hospital[1]
Websitehttps://www.drraoshospitals.com/

Mohana Rao Patibandla is an Indian neurosurgeon, academic and founder of Rao Hospitals.[2][3] He is known for performing India's first minimally invasive brain surgery using the BrainPath system.[4][5][6]

Career

Patibandla has introduced the BrainPath technology system for performing invasive brain surgery making Dr. Rao's Hospital the first in India to adopt this system.[7][8][9][10]

Awards

  • The brain lab neurosurgery award by CNS in 2018.[11]
  • India’s Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon at the Sardar Patel Unity Summit Awards 2025.[12]
  • Atal Achievement Awards 2023 for contributions to healthcare.[13]
  • The Economic Times Honours For Neurosurgical Excellence 2025.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla: A journey of vision and resilience that led to foundation of ₹100 crore hospital". The Financial Express. March 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla success story: From small town in Andhra Pradesh to CMD of Dr Rao's Hospital". DNA India. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla: A journey of transformative healthcare". The Times of India. May 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Guntur doctors perform minimally invasive surgery using BrainPath technology". The Hindu. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla leads Dr Rao's Hospital in pioneering minimally invasive brain surgery with BrainPath system, a first in Guntur and India". ET HealthWorld. The Economic Times. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Dr Rao's Hospital innovates neurosurgery with minimally invasive techniques: Discover how". India Today. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  7. ^ "Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla leads Dr. Rao's Hospital in pioneering minimally invasive brain surgery". ET HealthWorld. The Economic Times. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla leads Dr Rao's Hospital in pioneering minimally invasive brain surgery with BrainPath system, a first in Guntur and India". ThePrint. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla – Google Scholar Citations". Google Scholar. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  10. ^ "India's first-of-its-kind rare brain surgery performed by Guntur doctor Mohan Rao Patibandla". TV9 Telugu. 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Brainlab Neurosurgery Award Recipients". Tumor Section. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  12. ^ "Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla honored as India's Best Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon at Sardar Patel Unity Summit Awards 2025". ET CISO. The Economic Times. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla and Dr. Rao's Hospital honoured at Atal Achievement Awards 2023". The Times of India. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  14. ^ Priyanka Negi (13 August 2025). "Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla Receives Dual ET Honours For Neurosurgical Excellence In 2025". News24. Retrieved 2 September 2025.