Dr. Rao consults at Mukha Facial Surgery & Implant Centre, Bangalore and performs surgeries at various reputed hospitals and institutions. Dr Girish Rao’s Mukha Facial Surgery is a one stop center for all your facial surgical needs.
Professor and Senior Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
M.D.S, FDSRCS (Eng), FFDRCSI (Ire), Hon. FDSRCS (Edin)., DSc (Honoris causa)
35+ years of experience
100000+ patients
Dr. S Girish Rao is a renowned Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Bangalore, India with over 35 years of expertise in facial aesthetics, facial trauma, oral oncology and reconstructive facial surgery. With dual Fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in England and Ireland and an Honorary Fellowship from Edinburgh, he combines deep surgical skill with a heart for healing. Trained extensively in the UK, including St. Bartholomew's and Royal London Hospitals, Dr. Rao is also a passionate educator and a researcher, leading collaborative studies in oral cancer and genetics. Dr Girish Rao is the Founder Director of Mukha Facial Surgery, A one stop center for all the Oral & Maxillofacial surgical needs. As a Professor & Senior Consultant at Mukha Facial Surgery Dr Rao continues to inspire through his clinical excellence, compassionate care, and commitment to transforming lives. In recognition of his outstanding contribution and deep commitment to medical innovation and surgical excellence during the 27th Convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on 6th May 2025, The Governor of Karnataka SHRI. THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT conferred upon Dr Girish Rao Honorary Doctorate of Science D.Sc. (Honoris Causa).
Dr. Girish Rao specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a focus on facial trauma, cosmetic facial surgery, Oral oncology, reconstructive surgery, and craniofacial deformities. His expertise lies in treating complex facial conditions caused by congenital disabilities, trauma, or cancer, restoring both function and aesthetics. He brings global surgical excellence to India with advanced training from prestigious hospitals in the UK and fellowships from the Royal Colleges of England, Ireland, and Edinburgh. Dr. Girish Rao's passion for precision, patient-centered care, and innovation makes him a sought-after expert in Faciomaxillary Surgery, dedicated to transforming faces and lives with compassion, skill, and cutting-edge techniques.
Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh, UK
For the excellent service provided to patients by Dr Girish Rao in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in India and also for his contribution towards Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery speciality.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution and deep commitment to medical innovation and surgical excellence during the 27th Convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on 6th May 2025, The Governor of Karnataka SHRI. THAAWAR CHAND GEHLOT conferred upon Dr Girish Rao Honorary Doctorate of Science D.Sc. (Honoris Causa)

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Dr. Rao consults at Mukha Facial Surgery & Implant Centre, Bangalore and performs surgeries at various reputed hospitals and institutions. Dr Girish Rao’s Mukha Facial Surgery is a one stop center for all your facial surgical needs.
Recovery varies depending on the complexity of the surgery, but most patients experience significant healing within 2 to 4 days. Dr. Rao uses cutting edge technology, global standard implants and latest equipments to reduce downtime.
Dr. Rao is highly skilled in aesthetic facial surgeries, offering treatments such as Orthognathic Surgeries, Corrective Jaw Surgeries, Craniofacial Surgeries, Facial Aesthetics such as face lifts, blepharoplasties (eye lid surgeries), rhinoplasty (nose improvement surgeries), facial contouring, facial scar revisions (scar reductions), facial reconstructive enhancements.
With over 30 years of global experience and fellowships from Royal Colleges in England, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Dr. Rao is a pioneer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in India.
Dr. Girish Rao specializes in the full range of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeries such as facial trauma, Reconstructive facial surgery, cosmetic facial surgery, cleft lip/palate correction, oral cancer surgery, and craniofacial deformities, Orthognathic Surgery, Chin Correction Surgery, Blepharoplasty or eyelid correction surgery, Rhinoplastry or Nose correction surgery, Wisdom tooth surgery, Dental Implants, Scar rivision, face lift surgery, Jaw Joint (temporomandibular joint surgery), Facial Asymetry correction surgery, salivary gland surgeries, Facial Contouring Surgeries.