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Mukha

About Mukha & Dr Girish Rao

Bangalore’s most trusted Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon — trained in England, serving India since 1999.

Meet the doctor

Prof. Dr Girish Rao....

Dr. Girish Rao is a Faciomaxillary Surgeon — a specialist in aesthetic, trauma and reconstructive facial surgery. Having completed his Masters program in India, he obtained two fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Ireland.

He underwent intensive training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery across various hospitals in England, working as a Senior Specialist Registrar at the prestigious St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and The Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

In 1999, Dr. Girish moved to Bangalore and established Mukha — a dedicated center of excellence for all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implants. He currently heads the Department at R.V. Dental College & Hospital and operates at Sagar Apollo, NIMHANS, and Bangalore Institute of Oncology.

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Meet the doctor

Prof. Dr Girish Rao....

The Royal College of Edinburgh honoring Dr Girish with an Honorary Fellowship From The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for his excellent Oral & Maxillofacial care towards patients in India and also for his contribution towards the growth of the Oral & Maxillofacial Speciality.

Dr Girish Rao has been awarded Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for the commendable work he has been doing in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for the last 30 years.

Previously he had received The Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and also from The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland about 25 years ago by passing the examinations conducted by the Royal Colleges.

Now after 25 years the Royal College has recognised his excellent work for the betterment of the society that he has been carrying out in India and also to his profession and have honoured him with an Honorary Fellowship. They have also appointed him as an examiner for the Membership in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Examinations which is held at Edinburgh, Dubai, Hong Kong, Cairo & Bangalore, India

Dr Girish Rao Receiving the Honorary Fellowship from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

About Dr S Girish Rao...

Educational Qualifications.

B.D.S

Government Dental College
Bangalore, India

M.D.S

Madras Medical College & Hospital MMC
Chennai, India

FDSRCS(Eng)

Royal College of Surgeons of England
London, United Kingdom

FFDRCSI(Ire)

Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland

Hon. FDSRCS(Edin)

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland — Awarded for excellence in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and contributions to the field in India

D.Sc (Honoris causa)

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka
EDSc (Honoris causa) – Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Karnataka, India

Leadership & Expertise

A Respected Leader in the Field...

Hospital Affiliations

Senior Consultant at Sagar Apollo, NIMHANS, Bangalore Institute of Oncology, and Ramakrishna Hospital for Trauma, Cancer, Craniofacial and Cosmetic procedures.

International Research

Collaborative research with institutions in Japan, India and UK in the fields of oral cancer and genetics.

25+ Years of Teaching

Passionate educator who prepares and delivers presentations at national and international Maxillofacial conferences. Heads the Department at R.V. Dental College.

Helping the Underprivileged

Dedicated to rehabilitating rural and economically disadvantaged patients with facial deformities, restoring confidence and dignity.

Training in UK

Spent the 1990s in England, training at St. Bartholomew's Hospital and The Royal London Hospital — two of the most prestigious surgical centres in the world.

Triple FDSRCS Fellowships

One of the few surgeons in India to hold fellowships from both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Ireland, plus an honorary fellowship from Edinburgh.

The Clinic

About Mukha

Mukha Facial Surgery is a dedicated center for Facial Surgery and Dental Implants, based in Jayanagar, Bangalore. It is a one-stop center for all facial surgery and dental needs.

Mukha is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Practice that bridges the gap between dentistry and surgery — handling everything from routine wisdom tooth extractions in medically compromised patients to complex jaw reconstructions, craniofacial corrections, oral cancer excisions and full-mouth dental implant rehabilitations.

At Mukha, we believe in educating, enhancing and empowering our patients — helping them understand their condition and the improvements achievable through treatment.