
Bhaskar N Rao MD
Assistant Professor, Surgery-General, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
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262 Danny Thomas PlMemphis, TN 38105
Phone+1 901-595-3006
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Summary
- Dr. Bhaskar Rao is a general surgeon based in Memphis, TN. He completed his medical education at Bangalore Medical College in 1962 and underwent multiple surgical residencies at institutions such as the University of Miami/Jackson Health System, MeritCare Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus), and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. His research includes publications on pediatric oncology and surgery, with articles in journals like The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care and Pediatric Blood & Cancer, some of which have been cited by other publications multiple times.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1978
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1971 - 1976
University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Nashville)Residency, Surgery, 1968 - 1971
MeritCare Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1964 - 1965
Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1963 - 1964
Bangalore Medical CollegeClass of 1962
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1980 - 2020
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Jack plaschkes award International society of Pediatric Surgical oncology, 2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Patient-controlled Analgesia Using Ropivacaine (0.25%) Through Transversus Abdominis Plane vs. Epidural Route for Postoperative Pain Relief Following Midline Laparotom...Pankaj Kumar, Kallol Kumar Das Poddar, Upendra Hansda, Swagata Tripathy, Bhaskar Rao
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2025-08-01 - 11 citationsRole of Amputation in Improving Mobility, Pain Outcomes, and Emotional and Psychological Well-Being in Children With Metastatic Osteosarcoma.Sebastian Gil, Israel Fernandez-Pineda, Bhaskar N. Rao, Michael D. Neel, Justin N. Baker
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2019-02-01 - 7 citationsThe role of routine imaging in pediatric cutaneous melanoma.Hadeel Halalsheh, Sue C. Kaste, Fariba Navid, Armita Bahrami, Barry L. Shulkin
Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2018-12-01
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