Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao is a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, with 19 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and liver diseases. He completed his DM in Gastroenterology from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, and has held academic positions as Assistant Professor at Vydehi Medical College, Bangalore, and Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, bringing a strong foundation of both clinical and teaching experience to his practice. Dr. Somasekhar Rao's clinical expertise covers the full spectrum of gastroenterological and hepatological care, including chronic liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleeding, chronic hepatitis B and C, peptic ulcer disease, GERD, pancreatitis, gallstones, and IBS. He is experienced in a wide range of endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, gastroscopy, and sigmoidoscopy. He has been recognised with multiple awards for his contributions to gastroenterology and hepatology, including the Service Excellence in Hepatology Award by the Times Health Excellence Hyderabad and the Most Trusted Medical Gastroenterologist Award in 2022. At OnlyMyHealth, Dr. Somasekhar Rao reviews gastroenterology and liver disease content to ensure clinical accuracy and alignment with current ACG, EASL, and ISG guidelines. Clinical Experience 2014 - Present Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist - Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad 2014 - 2023 Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist - Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad   Aug 2012 - Jul 2014 Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology - Vydehi Medical College, Whitefield, Bangalore   Aug 2009 - Jul 2012 Registrar, Medical Gastroenterology - Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai   Aug 2008 - Jul 2009 Registrar, Medical Gastroenterology - Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai   Jun 2007 - Jul 2008 Assistant Professor, General Medicine - Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh How Dr. K. S. Somasekhar Rao Reviews Content on OnlyMyHealth Dr. Somasekhar Rao reviews all assigned gastroenterology and liver disease articles on OnlyMyHealth for clinical accuracy and alignment with current international guidelines. He cross-references content against ACG, EASL, and ISG guidelines and draws on his clinical expertise in hepatology and advanced endoscopy before approving content for publication. Medical Registration Registration No.: 47895 State Medical Council: Telangana State Medical Council (2002)