Mr Rao studied Medicine at the University of St Andrews, graduating with Honours in Bachelor of Science. He completed his education in surgery at the University of Victoria Manchester. He was trained in Orthopaedics on the Cambridge program at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and gained experience in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Colorado, USA and gained further International experience with a travelling Fellowship including Australia and China. Mr Rao specialises in hip and knee surgery.