Consultant — Geriatric Medicine
Mangalore, India
About the doctor
Dr. Akshata Rao
A Geriatric Medicine specialist trained at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. She also holds the MRCP (UK) in Internal Medicine, bringing valuable international academic exposure to her clinical practice. Dr. Rao is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care focused on healthy aging and comprehensive elder care.
Qualifications
- MBBS — Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (Gold Medallist & Best Outgoing Student)
- MD — Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- MRCP (UK) — Internal Medicine
Certifications & Training
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment & multimorbidity management
- Dementia & memory care
- Frailty, falls & mobility disorders in older adults
- Multidisciplinary elder care and healthy aging programs
- Palliative care training from IAPC
Experience
- 7+ years of clinical experience in Internal & Geriatric Medicine
- Senior Residency at the National Centre for Ageing, WHO Collaborative Centre, AIIMS Delhi
- Outpatient, inpatient, ICU and specialty geriatric care (oncogeriatrics, geriatric cardiology)
Specialisation
Areas treated
- Diabetes in elderly
- Multimorbidity
- Memory problems
- Falls & mobility issues
- Osteoporosis management
- Preventive elderly care