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Reg. No : APMC-733582

Dr Gogineni Ratnakara Rao

Pulmonology
Experience: 6+ Years
Education: M.B.B.S, MD - Internal Medicine (AIIMS-New Delhi), DM Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine (PGIMER, Chandigarh)
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About Dr Gogineni Ratnakara Rao

Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao is a dedicated Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine Specialist practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad. With over 6 years of experience, he brings advanced expertise in managing a wide spectrum of respiratory and critical care conditions.

He holds an MBBS, an MD in Internal Medicine from AIIMS, New Delhi, and a DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh—two of the most prestigious medical institutions in India. This strong academic foundation equips him to deliver evidence-based, precise, and comprehensive care to his patients.

Dr. Rao’s clinical expertise covers conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders, and critical respiratory illnesses, ensuring patients receive the best possible outcomes. He is known for his patient-first approach, emphasizing thorough diagnosis, personalized treatment, and compassionate care.

Fluent in Telugu, English, and Hindi, he effectively communicates with patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring clarity and comfort throughout the treatment process.

As part of the Apollo Group, Dr. Gogineni Ratnakara Rao upholds the highest standards of medical care, while staying updated with the latest developments in pulmonology and critical care medicine. His commitment lies in improving respiratory health and enhancing the quality of life for every patient he serves.

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Experience

  • Head of department of clinical and intervention pulmonary & critical care medicine (MAHA HOSPITAL, Rajahmundry- 2022 to 2025)
  • Visting consultant-pulmonary medicine-KIMS Hospitals Rajahmundry

Special interest

Sevre asthma, ABPA 
COPD, Emphysema 
Pulmonary infections-bacterial pneumonia
Fungal pneumonia 
Lung abscess
Bronchiectasis
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Lung mass, nodules
Occupational lung disease
Sleep related disease 
Obstructive sleep apnea
ARDS & Adavanced critical care
Flexible bronchoscopy 
BAL, Endo bronchial biopsy 
Trans bronchial lung biopsy 
Linear and Radial EBUS 
Mediastinal lymph node and lung nodule biopsies 
Thoracoscopy-rigid and semi rigid 
 Pleural biopsies
Rigid bronchoscopy
Foreign body, mucus plug removal 
Airway stenting Metalic and silicone
Sleep study (polysomnography and PAP titration

Memberships

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ATS-American thoracic society
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ERS-European respiratory society
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ICS-Indian Chest Society
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IAB-Indian association of Bronchology

Research & Publications

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Treatment of pulmonary mucormycosis with adjunctive nebulized amphotericin B (MUCONAB trial): Results of an open label randomized controlled trial. Mycoses. 2023 Aug;66(8):688-696. doi: 10.1111/myc.13591
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A descriptive study of disability in patients presenting with medically unexplained physical symptoms in a medical OPD setting J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 May;8(5):1755-1759
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Breakthrough mucormycosis after voriconazole use in a case of invasive fungal rhinosinusitis due to Curvularia lunata, Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics
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Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm in COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Mucormycosis: Case Series and Systematic Review of the Literature. Mycopathologia. 2022 Feb;187(1):31-37
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CRAB Manifestations in a Middle-Aged Female: A Diagnostic Dilemma. J Assoc Physicians India. 2018 Jan;66(1):86-91. PMID: 30341851
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