Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao Medical Oncologist in India

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology & Hematology

46+ years experience KIMS Sunshine Hospitals Hyderabad, India Video consultation: USD 26

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About Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao is a Medical Oncologist in India with 46+ years of experience, currently at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals.

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao is among the first qualified Medical Oncologists and trained Hematologists in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He earned his DM in Medical Oncology from the Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai. With over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Rao practises medical neuro-oncology, complex chemotherapy management, targeted therapies, and treatment of hematological malignancies.

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao's Areas of Expertise

Solid Tumour Chemotherapy

Personalised systemic chemotherapy for breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cancers.

Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy

Advanced precision oncology using targeted and biological therapies.

Haemato-Oncology

Diagnosis and treatment of adult leukaemias, non-Hodgkin lymphomas, and myeloma.

Palliative & Supportive Oncology

Management of malignant effusions, severe pain, and treatment-related side effects.

Key Achievements of Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao

Involved in establishing Medical Oncology and Clinical Hematology services in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Treated patients with complex and multi-organ cancers throughout his extensive career.
Instrumental in introducing modern day-care chemotherapy and targeted treatment protocols in Hyderabad.

Awards & Recognition

Alumnus of the Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai.
Active international member of ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) and ESMO.
Has received lifetime achievement awards and recognitions from regional medical associations.

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao's Qualifications & Experience

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao, Medical Oncologist in India with 46+ years of experience.

MBBS
MD (General Medicine)
DM (

Current position: Medical Oncology) Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology & Hematology

Consult Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao from Abroad

How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao, Medical Oncologist in India.

Share your reports

Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.

Get an opinion and cost estimate

We share your case with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.

Video consultation

Speak to Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 26.

Medical visa and travel

We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.

Treatment and follow-up

After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao, including after you return home.

Treatment Costs in India

Indicative package costs in India at Shifara partner hospitals. Your written estimate depends on your reports.

Treatment	Indicative cost (USD)
Adult Bone Marrow Transplant	BITE Therapy
CAR-T Cell Therapy	$50,000
Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant	Full Match BMT
Proton Therapy	$32,000

FAQs about Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao

Who is Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao?

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao is a Medical Oncologist in India with 46+ years of experience, practising at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals. Qualifications: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (.

Which hospital does Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao practise at?

Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao practises at KIMS Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana.

How can international patients book an appointment with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao?

Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.

Does Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao offer video consultation?

Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao before you travel to India. The fee is USD 26.

What does treatment with Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao cost?

The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from KIMS Sunshine Hospitals at no charge. Indicative costs for related treatments are listed above.

Do I need a medical visa to see Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao in India?

Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.