Dr Deepak Rao • Physician | Medical Thinker | Joint Care | Mind Care • Andheri & Goregaon, Mumbai
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TESTIMONIALS
His Excellency, Gen VK Singh
Governor & Past Minister, Ext Affairs
Dr. Rao work without compensation is a mark of patriotism and national service. His conduct and character has been impeccable and dedication unmatchable. He possesses qualities of devising unconventional modules to exponential efficiency, excellent management of complex situations with grace and efficiency. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Dr Vatsal Kothari
Director ICU, KD Ambani Hospital
I have known Dr Deepak Rao for the past 30 years and found him to be an astute, compassionate and critically thinking physician. Dr Rao's primary principle is "Primum non nocere"- "First, do no harm". I gladly recommend him.
Addl Director General VN Deshmukh
Retd Chairman MPSC & Jt Director, IB
I have consulted Dr. Rao for more than 3 decades. He is doing selfless patriotic work in the service of the nation. He has an impeccable character and his dedication is dependable.
Dr K S Banga, Dean
Premier Hospital & Research Centre
I have the privilege of witnessing Dr. Rao's extraordinary clinical abilities, having personally consulted him for my own health & for distinguished individuals like senior bureaucrats, politicians, film personalities & other VIPs. Dr. Rao's exceptional diagnostic acumen, innovative, out-of-the-box approach to complex medical problems, & profound depth of medical knowledge sets him apart as a physician of rare distinction. He is, in my opinion, a physician of rare brilliance & exceptional professional caliber.
Dr Rosemarie Desouza, Head Medicine & MICU, Medical College & Hospital
Dr. Deepak Rao possesses exceptional clinical acumen and diagnostic skills. His ability to identify complex medical conditions through careful assessment and analytical reasoning is truly remarkable. He combines sound clinical judgment with a deep commitment to patient care. I consider him an outstanding physician with rare diagnostic insight.
PATIENT EXPERIENCES
Trusted by patients for innovative, insightful medical problem-solving, expert second opinions, compassionate reassurance, extraordinary personal attention, and prompt emergency action—even in complex diagnostic dilemmas.
Dr. K S Banga
One of the top brilliant minds in India, extraordinary Human being, Physician par excellence. Dr. Deepak Rao treated my mothers COPD adding life & smiles to her years. Forever grateful to this wonderful medical genius!
Yash Mody
During a period of severe stress, low mood, and emotional burnout, I consulted Dr.Rao. His use of CBT, autosuggestion, and deep psychoanalysis helped me rebuild resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being and regain control of my personal and professional life.
Dr. Prakash Mugali
Dr. Deepak Rao is an extraordinary Physician. He helped to effectively manage my wifes 5 year thyroid problem. Acumen & widom of 1 in a million! You are really lucky to come across him!
Pushkar Shah
My mother had chest tightness at night and misdiagnosed as a heart issue. Dr Rao very efficiently ruled out coronary disease and diagnosed it to be simple costochondritis or rib inflammation.
Michael Holloway
Dr Major Deepak Rao treated me for Dengue. I had high fever & dehydration. My platelets were very low & WBC depleted. I was treated within the comfort of my house. I am energetic as ever with his unconventional but expert management.
Dr. Anand Gonsalves
I had high fever of unknown cause. Dr Rao ingeniously diagnosed a pelvic abscess and confirmed it with a CT scan. Prompt surgery saved my life. He has given me a second life.
Vivek Gupta
This gentleman is a highly accomplished individual,with a unique perspective about medicine. He explains the most complex subjects in the simplest way for anyone to understand. Dr. Deepak Rao's unique medical approach saved my father and helped heal his autoimmune disease comfortably with lifestyle modifications. This has completely changed my perspectives. It is rare to find such individuals in this society.
Manisha Wali
I had a fall and fractured my jaw and was advised open surgery. Dr Rao convinced mandibular specialists to do closed reduction with wire splinting and I was okay in 2 weeks.
Harshit Shinde
When my mother was suspected to have stomach cancer, Dr. Rao cleared misconception and proved it to be simple dyspepsia and gas problems, relieving us of great anxiety
Ian Gonsalves
Dr. Deepak Rao is a Physician extraordinare. When my mother's femur fractured & was operated with a metal prosthesis, the metal prosthesis broke in two & she was bedridden. Dr Deepak Rao adviced us on treatment guideline with sheer ingenuity & resourcefulness. Today thanks to his wisdom, she is able to walk again. My gratitude to him.
Monalisa
Dr. Rao helped resolve my longstanding slipped disc problem, which had troubled me for over five years, within just a few weeks. He also played a crucial role in saving my husband's life through his astute clinical judgment, promptly identifying serious cardiac and renal issues and ensuring timely management by the appropriate specialists. Thanks to his timely intervention and guidance, my husband is fit, safe, and healthy today.
Dr. K S Banga
One of the top brilliant minds in India, extraordinary Human being, Physician par excellence. Dr. Deepak Rao treated my mothers COPD adding life & smiles to her years. Forever grateful to this wonderful medical genius!
Yash Mody
During a period of severe stress, low mood, and emotional burnout, I consulted Dr.Rao. His use of CBT, autosuggestion, and deep psychoanalysis helped me rebuild resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being and regain control of my personal and professional life.
Dr. Prakash Mugali
Dr. Deepak Rao is an extraordinary Physician. He helped to effectively manage my wifes 5 year thyroid problem. Acumen & widom of 1 in a million! You are really lucky to come across him!
Pushkar Shah
My mother had chest tightness at night and misdiagnosed as a heart issue. Dr Rao very efficiently ruled out coronary disease and diagnosed it to be simple costochondritis or rib inflammation.
Michael Holloway
Dr Major Deepak Rao treated me for Dengue. I had high fever & dehydration. My platelets were very low & WBC depleted. I was treated within the comfort of my house. I am energetic as ever with his unconventional but expert management.
Dr. Anand Gonsalves
I had high fever of unknown cause. Dr Rao ingeniously diagnosed a pelvic abscess and confirmed it with a CT scan. Prompt surgery saved my life. He has given me a second life.
Vivek Gupta
This gentleman is a highly accomplished individual,with a unique perspective about medicine. He explains the most complex subjects in the simplest way for anyone to understand. Dr. Deepak Rao's unique medical approach saved my father and helped heal his autoimmune disease comfortably with lifestyle modifications. This has completely changed my perspectives. It is rare to find such individuals in this society.
Manisha Wali
I had a fall and fractured my jaw and was advised open surgery. Dr Rao convinced mandibular specialists to do closed reduction with wire splinting and I was okay in 2 weeks.
Harshit Shinde
When my mother was suspected to have stomach cancer, Dr. Rao cleared misconception and proved it to be simple dyspepsia and gas problems, relieving us of great anxiety
Ian Gonsalves
Dr. Deepak Rao is a Physician extraordinare. When my mother's femur fractured & was operated with a metal prosthesis, the metal prosthesis broke in two & she was bedridden. Dr Deepak Rao adviced us on treatment guideline with sheer ingenuity & resourcefulness. Today thanks to his wisdom, she is able to walk again. My gratitude to him.
Monalisa
Dr. Rao helped resolve my longstanding slipped disc problem, which had troubled me for over five years, within just a few weeks. He also played a crucial role in saving my husband's life through his astute clinical judgment, promptly identifying serious cardiac and renal issues and ensuring timely management by the appropriate specialists. Thanks to his timely intervention and guidance, my husband is fit, safe, and healthy today.
Clinician
Dr. Deepak Rao is a senior physician with over 40 years of clinical experience in clinical medicine, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based medical decision-making. He offers an exclusive Premium Medical Consultation and Second Opinion Service for individuals, families, and executives.
His practice is known for private, unhurried, extended consultations, detailed medical analysis, and clear explanations in simple language. He provides expert guidance for complex, unresolved, or confusing medical conditions.
Each consultation is focused on achieving clarity, practical recommendations, and personalized health goals. Reflecting the depth of expertise, time commitment, and individualized attention provided, consultations are offered on a premium professional fee basis and are available strictly by appointment only.
The Ultimate Honor of Honorary Rank
The Honorary Commission Award by The President of India represents one of the highest non-combat honours a civilian can receive from the Indian establishment—the rank of Honorary Major in the Indian Territorial Army, officially conferred by the President of India in 2011.
He is one of only six citizens since Indian Independence to receive this elite distinction. He was decorated alongside Indian legends including cricket captains MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, and Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra.
Thought Leader & Modern Day Polymath
Often described as a a modern-day polymath, Dr. Deepak Rao is an Indian physician, renowned military trainer, global speaker, multidisciplinary author, C-suite leadership mentor, corporate trainer, geopolitical analyst, and scholar of applied mind sciences.
Widely regarded as an intellectual thinker, his work spans medicine, military training, leadership development, martial arts, research, strategic advisory, geopolitics, and mind sciences, reflecting a rare breadth of expertise across multiple disciplines.
Dr. Rao is a multi-TEDx speaker and has addressed international conferences on spirituality, leadership, mind sciences, and human performance.
His books have been archived and represented in the distinguished collections and libraries of institutions including the FBI, INTERPOL, and Buckingham Palace, reflecting the global recognition, reach, and enduring relevance of his work.
Global Awards For Voluntary Service
Rao has over three decades of selfless voluntary service towards the Indian Armed Forces.
His international recognitions include the World Peace Award, the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award
Contributions to Mental Health
With impeccable credentials in Psychoanalysis, Zen and Hypnotherapy, Dr. Deepak Rao has pioneered an integrative approach called Zen Psychology—combining the mindfulness and clarity of Zen with evidence-based psychological principles. He has authored 'Zen Psychology: Unfreak Your Mind'. The method emphasizes present-moment awareness, emotional balance, cognitive resilience, and practical techniques for improving mental wellbeing and performance.
For his contribution to Mental Health he has received Global Mental Health Leader Award.
CONSULTATION PROGRAMS
ADVANCED MEDICAL CONSULTS & COMPLEX CASE REVIEWS (90-Min Premium Consult)
Our 90-minute Premium Advanced Medical Consults are designed to provide comprehensive, unhurried medical evaluations where adequate time is devoted to understanding your complete medical history, reviewing investigations, explaining your condition in simple language, answering your concerns, and helping you make informed healthcare decisions.
Many medical conditions involve multiple body systems and often require the expertise of several specialties. While family physicians provide the initial evaluation and specialists offer expert opinions within their respective disciplines, patients frequently experience fragmented care involving multiple investigations, repeated consultations, lengthy waiting periods, expensive diagnostic procedures, and limited consultation time.
As a result, many individuals leave without a complete understanding of their condition, remain uncertain about available treatment options, or struggle to integrate differing medical opinions into a clear treatment plan.
We simplify complex medical problems, integrate information from multiple specialties, explain the advantages and limitations of different treatment options—including medication, minimally invasive procedures, and advanced surgical interventions—and help formulate rational management pathways tailored to your medical condition, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Where necessary, we also guide patients toward appropriate specialists, ensuring continuity of care and transforming fragmented medical experiences into structured, informed, and reassuring healthcare journeys.
WEIGHT & METABOLISM CONSULT (90-Min Premium Consult)
Our 90-minute Premium Weight & Metabolism Consults provide comprehensive assessments for individuals struggling with obesity, excess body fat, slow metabolism, fatigue, insulin resistance patterns, lifestyle imbalance, or difficulty achieving sustainable weight-management goals.
Weight gain is influenced by far more than calorie intake alone. Factors such as metabolic imbalance, insulin resistance, hormonal influences, sedentary lifestyles, sleep quality, stress, and nutritional habits all contribute to body composition and long-term health. Rapid or restrictive dieting often produces temporary weight loss followed by rebound weight gain, making sustainable results increasingly difficult.
Patients receive detailed explanations of the physiological, metabolic, hormonal, nutritional, and lifestyle factors contributing to their condition, together with individualized guidance designed to improve metabolic efficiency rather than simply reduce body weight.
We help identify underlying medical, hormonal, behavioral, and nutritional contributors and develop structured, goal-oriented plans that may include nutrition optimization, activity planning, exercise guidance, behavioral modification, lifestyle correction, and, where clinically appropriate, medical or specialist-directed interventions.
Our objective is sustainable fat reduction, improved metabolism, enhanced energy levels, better body composition, and long-term functional health—not temporary weight loss.
MIND CARE & EMOTIONAL WELLNESS CONSULT (90-Min Premium Consult)
Our 90-minute Premium Mind Care & Emotional Wellness Consults provide confidential, unhurried consultations where individuals receive personalized attention, thoughtful listening, practical psychological insight, and structured guidance tailored to their specific emotional and mental health needs.
Stress, anxiety, anger, emotional exhaustion, persistent low mood, depression, mood fluctuations, fears, unresolved conflicts, guilt, shame, frustration, trauma, and repetitive negative thinking frequently arise from complex interactions between life experiences, emotional patterns, personality traits, and environmental pressures. These issues often affect relationships, professional performance, physical health, and overall quality of life.
Patients receive clear explanations of their emotional challenges together with practical coping strategies aimed at improving resilience, emotional regulation, self-awareness, confidence, decision-making, interpersonal relationships, and overall psychological well-being.
Depending upon individual requirements, therapeutic approaches may incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles, hypnotherapy and suggestion techniques, psychodynamic understanding, mindfulness-based interventions, Zen-inspired calming practices, emotional processing strategies, and practical behavioral modification techniques.
MEDICAL PROFILE
Dr. Deepak Rao is a practicing Consulting General Physician. Besides his devotion to the Army, Rao finds time for medical practice.
As a Physician, his interests lie in Sports Medicine, Cardiac rehab, Joint rehab, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle medicine. Dr. Deepak Rao has a vast range of medical education, with multiple course certifications from ivy league institutions.
CREDENTIALS
MEDICINE
Dr. Deepak Rao's
medical training is from King Edward Memorial, an elite government hospital giving him varied experience with all types of patients. He has completed HMX Pharmacology certificate course from Harvard Medical School. He is certified in 'End of Life Care' from Pasadena University, California. He has undertaken & completed the Disaster and Emergency Medicine Training Program(X) of Stanford Medicine. He has completed his certificationx in Diabetes from Royal College of General Practitioner.
Dr. Deepak Rao has qualified in Lifestyle Medicine EDX certificate course from Doane University. He has researched the effect of Lifestyles on health and fitness in thousands of trainees using the parameters of exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management etc. Under the able supervision of his guide, Dr. Manu Kothari, Prof Emeritus KEM hospital, his research was approved for a doctorate in Alternative Medicine. He also has certification in sexual health from Health Education England
COVID
Dr. Deepak Rao has certified in COVID-19 certification for Health workers online from Stanford Medicine to keep abreast of modern advances in epidemiology. He has worked as a voluntary covid-19 doctor for the BMC during the peak of the covid epidemic. He has also worked as a covid doctor for Axis hospital, a govt designated covid hospital.
CARDIAC REHAB, SPORTS MEDICINE & JOINT REHAB
Dr. Deepak Rao is an authority in commando & military training (CQB) with 25 years of experience in training 20,000 soldiers in high performance arena of commando warfare. personally he is a sportsman with 45 years of dedication to martial arts. His interest in sports medicine & physical performance medicine is natural.
Dr. Deepak Rao qualified in a certificate course in Exercise Physiology from StanfordX Medicine. He became a professional member of American College of Sports Medicine in 2021. He also completed a CME course in Sports Medicine for Primary care from Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Deepak Rao has participated in Cardiac Rehabilitation - Mayo Clinic Model and certified in the CRFC certification (Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Foundation Certification) from ICCPR - International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation. This certification is duly recognised by American College of Sports Medicine. He has a fellowship in Sports Rehab.
Dr. Deepak Rao has recovered from Slip Disc, Knee joint ligament tears, hypertension, asthma, peptic ulcers, kidney stones, depression without surgery or aggressive drug therapy. He is an avid medical writer. His writings on coronary bypass & angioplasty has been featured by Times of India, Sunday Times, Indian Express & Online media. He is the author of the book "Tao of Medicine"
PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
To understand the patients suffering & mental make up, Dr. Deepak Rao completed coursera certificate courses in Psychology Fundamentals from Yale University and Positive Psychiatry (University of Sydney) He attended a course in Existential Psychotherapy by famed Prof Mick Cooper at London Weekend University. He is certified in Freudian Psychoanalytic Theory from Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, California USA,as well as in CBT Essentials (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) from Beck Institute USA. Rao has personally trained in Autosuggestion psychotherapy, under world acclaimed Dr. John Butler of HTI, UK. He has completed a edx course in Logic & Critical Thinking from University of Queensland. He is a member of American Psychological Association, International Society of Applied Psychoanalysis and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Health UK.
For Mindfulness, Dr. Deepak Rao trained in Zen Buddhism from Kyoto & Tokyo, Religious Literacy & Buddhist Scriptures from Harvard University. He has qualified in E-Health Certificate course (for Tele consultation & e-medicine) of University of Sydney.
AUTHOR
Dr. Deepak Rao has authored several books focused on health, fitness, and wellness. His recent works—including Don’t Worry, Heal Happy and Unfreak Your Mind – Rewire with Zen Psychology — draw from his extensive background in medicine and Zen psychology. These books aim to promote physical well-being, emotional resilience, and mental clarity by integrating Eastern philosophy with modern science.