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About me
Mr Janardhan Rao is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip surgery, knee surgery, joint replacement, sports knee injuries, and joint reconstruction. He is known for delivering evidence based, patient centred care with a focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving long term quality of life.
Mr Rao was the Chair of the Top Orthopaedic Examination both Nationally and Internationally. He helps run the Singapore, Hong Kong and African Examinations. He has been given the honour of being the Elected the President of the Chester and North Wales Medical Society. Mr Rao is an Honorary Lecturer for the University's of Chester and Liverpool
Mr Rao began his medical training at the University of St Andrews, graduating with Honours in Bachelor of Science, before completing his surgical education at the University of Manchester (Victoria University).
He undertook specialist Orthopaedic Surgery training on the Cambridge Programme at Addenbrooke's Hospital, gaining further experience at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. His international training includes a prestigious Orthopaedic Fellowship in Colorado, USA, followed by a global Travelling Fellowship with placements in Australia and China, where he expanded his expertise in advanced joint preservation and reconstruction techniques.
Areas of interest
Lower limb arthroplasty; Arthroplasty; Arthroscopy; Hip replacement surgery; Joint replacements; Knee replacement surgery; hip replacement; knee pain; hip pain; knee fracture hip impingement; arthritis; hip fracture; meniscal tear; menisectomy; repair of meniscus; unicompartmental knee replacement; patient specific implants; revision surgery; robotic surgery
Medical secretaries
About me
External resources
- The Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital : https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/mr-janardhan-rao
Current NHS consultant posts held
Mr Rao was appointed as a consultant at the Countess of Chester in 2002. He has held a busy practice and has been the lead clinician for Orthopaedics for 5 years. He has been the Clinical director for Planned Care.
He has an honorary contract at both the University of Liverpool, as well as at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Research interests
NJR and Outcome Data
Proms data effect from environmental factors
Personal interests
Mr Rao enjoys photography and cooking. He notes that there are many parallels to getting a good recipe right which are noticed in surgery
Awards received
Fellow of the Royal Collage of Surgeons
Chair for the Royal Court of Intercollegiate Office in Trauma and Orthopaedics
JCE Examiner Hong Kong. Trauma and Orthopaedics
(Additional) Languages spoken
Publications
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Book Publication:
Selected papers in Orthopaedics
Courses offered to GPs
Mr Rao is available to present educational talks to both clinicians and patient groups alike.
About my work
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My outcomes
Outcomes (checked and approved by medical professional body)
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healthcare professional’s performance compared to their peers, as published by
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http://www.njrsurgeonhospitalprofile.org.uk/SurgeonProfile?gmccode=3555187
Outcomes (self-reported)
Low Complication rate
Low Infection risk
Low Readmission rate
Excellent outcomes
Very high patient satisfaction
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Mb ChB (Vic)
University of Manchester 1991
- FRCS
Royal College Of Surgeons 1995
- BSc (Hons)
St Andrews 1988
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Intercollegiate 2001
Additional training
- Fellowship
Rocky Mountain Hospital Denver 2002
GMC registration
Reference number 3555187
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Lead Examiner
Intercollegiate board 2010
- Chair of Trauma and Orthopaedics
Joint Committee of Intercollegiate Examinations 2020
Details of entry to specialist register
- Orthopaedic Specialist Register
, 2002
Affiliations / memberships
British Hip Society
British Association of Knee Surgeons
British Medical Association
General Medical Council Registration
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital, CH4 7QP
- Wednesday
- 08:00
- 13:00
- 01244 366395
- Wrexham Road CHESTER CH4 7QP
- Monday
- 17:00
- 21:00
- 01244 366395
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
Deva Medical Practice
22 Nicholas Street,
Chester,
Cheshire.
CH1 2NX
info@devamedicalmgt.co.uk
01244579502