About
Dr Rao is an experienced Newcastle Orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on foot and ankle care.
He provides a friendly, professional service built on open communication and a commitment to the highest standards of surgical practice. His expertise spans sports-related injuries as well as complex reconstructive procedures for the foot and ankle.
Dr Rao works closely with local therapists and aims to collaborate with your general practitioner, physiotherapist, or podiatrist to ensure you receive the best treatment and accurate Orthopaedic advice.
He has advanced training in arthroscopic techniques and the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Dr Rao also manages degenerative and reconstructive conditions and is highly skilled in injectable therapies such as PRP, which can help reduce pain while patients await elective procedures like knee or hip surgery.
Interests
Forefoot Correction
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ligament Reconstruction
Deformity Correction
Arthritis
Trauma
Sporting Injuries

