Dr. Ramana Rao has practised clinical dermatology for over 45 years, making him one of the most experienced dermatologists accessible to patients in Begumpet. He is the senior-most dermatologist at Vivekananda Hospital and works alongside Dr. Sai Prasanth Neti for day-to-day and aesthetic cases.
Available by appointment
On call for complex cases and second opinions For routine dermatology appointments, Dr. Sai Prasanth Neti is available with regular OPD hours. Dr. Ramana Rao is consulted for complex chronic cases, second opinions, and referrals requiring senior dermatology input.Senior-most dermatologist with 45 years of clinical practice
Dr. Ramana Rao is the Senior Consultant Dermatologist at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet, with over 45 years of dedicated dermatology practice. He holds an MBBS and an MD in Dermatology, and has built his career diagnosing and treating the full range of skin, hair and nail conditions across generations of patients in Hyderabad.
Four decades of clinical dermatology gives him a perspective few practising dermatologists today can match. He has seen treatments evolve from basic topical steroids to the biologic era, watched conditions shift in presentation as Indian lifestyles changed, and developed pattern recognition for unusual and overlapping skin diseases that textbooks cannot fully teach. This depth is particularly valuable for chronic cases where multiple previous treatments have failed, and for complex presentations where the diagnosis is not straightforward.
At Vivekananda Hospital, his role is that of the senior reference consultant. Day-to-day dermatology OPD, aesthetic procedures and hair transplant consultations are handled by Dr. Sai Prasanth Neti, the Consultant Dermatologist at the hospital. Dr. Ramana Rao is consulted for complex chronic disease management, second opinions on difficult diagnoses, cases that have not responded to standard treatment, and patients who specifically seek senior dermatological input.
His clinical focus is fundamentally medical rather than aesthetic. Conditions like treatment-resistant acne, long-standing eczema, stable and unstable psoriasis, unexplained itching, pigmentation disorders, hair loss of unclear cause, and chronic skin infections benefit from the pattern recognition that decades of practice provides. For these cases, a careful history, examination and targeted investigation often reveals a diagnosis that shorter consultations miss.
Dermatology rewards patience and careful observation. Forty-five years of practice teaches you that most difficult skin conditions respond when the correct diagnosis is finally made. Listening, examining carefully, and resisting the urge to rush to treatment matters more than any new technology.
Education and Experience
- MBBS
- MD Dermatology
- 45+ years of clinical dermatology practice
- Senior-most Dermatology Consultant at Vivekananda Hospital
What Dr. Ramana Rao treats
Focus on complex and chronic skin conditions, second opinions, and diagnostic challenges. Routine dermatology and cosmetic cases are managed by Dr. Sai Prasanth Neti in regular OPD.
Chronic Skin Disease
- Treatment-resistant acne
- Long-standing eczema
- Stable and unstable psoriasis
- Atopic dermatitis in adults
- Lichen planus
- Chronic urticaria
Hair and Scalp
- Hair loss investigation
- Alopecia areata
- Androgenetic alopecia evaluation
- Scarring alopecia diagnosis
- Scalp infections and folliculitis
- Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
Pigmentation
- Melasma
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Vitiligo (medical management)
- Freckles and sun damage
- Unexplained pigmentary changes
Diagnostic Challenges
- Undiagnosed persistent rashes
- Drug reaction evaluation
- Connective tissue skin disease
- Skin biopsy and interpretation
- Unusual skin presentations
- Second opinion consultations
Skin Infections
- Chronic fungal infections
- Recurrent bacterial skin infection
- Viral skin conditions
- Scabies and parasitic conditions
- Herpes zoster (shingles) evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Mole evaluation and removal
- Skin biopsy
- Wart treatment (electrocautery)
- Skin tag removal
- Cyst excision
- Benign lesion removal
- Skin condition that has not improved after 6+ months of treatment
- Chronic rash diagnosed differently by different doctors
- Psoriasis or eczema flaring on standard treatment
- Unexplained hair loss after normal blood tests
- Pigmentation not responding to prescribed creams
- Persistent itching without visible rash
- Suspected drug reaction with ongoing skin changes
- Need for an experienced second opinion on a diagnosis
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ramana Rao?
Why would I see Dr. Ramana Rao instead of a regular dermatologist?
Can he help with my long-standing psoriasis or eczema?
I have unexplained hair loss and normal blood tests. Can he help?
What conditions is he NOT the right doctor for?
Does he treat elderly patients with skin conditions?
I was told I need a skin biopsy. What happens?
Are dermatology consultations covered by insurance?
Can I bring my child for a paediatric skin problem?
Consult Dr. Ramana Rao for complex dermatology cases
By appointment at Vivekananda Hospital. For routine dermatology, book with Dr. Sai Prasanth Neti.