Oral & Maxillofacial | Craniofacial Surgeon, Bengaluru
Care for Complex Faces and Jaws
Dr Dipesh Rao is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Bengaluru specialising in orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and craniofacial surgery. Dual-qualified in dentistry and medicine, and trained at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and the Oxford Craniofacial Unit.
Three Core Specialties
Dr Rao's oral and maxillofacial surgery practice is built around three areas of deep, focused expertise.
Orthognathic Surgery
Single and double jaw surgery to correct bite, facial balance, asymmetry and airway, planned bespoke to every face using virtual surgical planning.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Complete cleft care with speech pathology and orthodontic collaboration, guiding families from antenatal diagnosis through to adulthood.
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Craniofacial Surgery
Correction of skull suture fusion and staged reconstruction for syndromic conditions such as Apert, Crouzon and Pfeiffer syndrome.
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Few oral and maxillofacial surgeons in India bring together this combination of dual qualification, international fellowship training, and a dedicated craniofacial practice.
Dual Medical and Dental Qualification
Qualified in both dentistry and medicine (BDS, MDS, MBBS), giving a depth of understanding of facial anatomy that a single training route cannot provide.
Trained in Melbourne and Oxford
Fellowships at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and the Oxford Craniofacial Unit, two of the world's leading centres for paediatric and craniofacial surgery.
Smile Train Leadership Centre
Practises at the Smile Train Leadership Centre, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru, a dedicated cleft and craniofacial centre.
International Board Certified
Holds the FIBCSOMS, awarded by the International Board for Certification of Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery after assessment by a global expert panel.
Virtual Surgical Planning
Uses modern virtual surgical planning technology, learned during his Melbourne fellowship, for precise and predictable jaw and craniofacial correction.
Care in Three Languages
Consultations in English, Hindi and Kannada, ensuring clear communication and a comfortable experience for every family.
Cleft, Craniofacial and Jaw Conditions
Cleft Lip & Palate
Craniosynostosis
Apert Syndrome
Crouzon Syndrome
Pfeiffer Syndrome
Jaw Deformity
Facial Asymmetry
Velopharyngeal DysfunctionAccredited by Leading Bodies
What Patients Say on Google
Verified reviews from patients and families treated by Dr Dipesh Rao.
Common Questions
Who is a good oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Bengaluru?
Dr Dipesh Rao is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Bengaluru who is dual-qualified in dentistry and medicine and trained at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and the Oxford Craniofacial Unit. He focuses on orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and craniofacial surgery, and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 46 reviews.
What does an oral and maxillofacial surgeon treat?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon treats conditions of the mouth, jaws, face and skull. Dr Rao specialises in orthognathic (jaw) surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and craniofacial surgery including craniosynostosis and syndromic facial differences such as Apert, Crouzon and Pfeiffer syndrome.
Which languages does Dr Dipesh Rao consult in?
Dr Dipesh Rao consults in English, Hindi and Kannada, ensuring clear communication for every family.
How do I book a consultation?
You can reach the practice in Bengaluru on WhatsApp at +91 99013 02211, or use the map link to visit the clinic.
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Personalised, evidence-based oral and maxillofacial, cleft and corrective jaw surgery care.
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