Dr. Vijay C. R. Reddy is an accomplished General & Gastrointestinal Surgeon with over 26 years of clinical experience, specialising in Laparoscopic and Laser Surgery. Trained extensively in India and the United Kingdom, he has worked under renowned surgical mentors and served as a Locum Consultant Surgeon in the UK. His expertise spans emergency, elective, and advanced minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Reddy is currently practising as a Consultant Surgeon in Bengaluru, offering comprehensive surgical care with a patient-centric approach.
India (Current Practice)
- 2019 – Present | Consultant General & Gastro Surgeon, Bengaluru
- Practising across leading hospitals in South Bengaluru
- Expertise in Laparoscopic and Laser Surgery
- Performs a wide range of surgeries including Upper GI, Biliary, Proctology, Breast, Thyroid, Varicose Veins, Hernia, and other general surgeries
- Trained Gynaecologists in laparoscopic procedures such as laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy, salpingectomy, and tubal ligation
- Visiting Consultant: Apollo Spectra Hospital, Sai Thunga Hospital, Nelvigi Multispeciality Hospital, Sri Lakshmi Global Hospital, Practo Care, and Medfin Health Care
- July 2022 – December 2024 – Consultant Surgeon – Spandana Heart & Multispeciality Hospital, Bengaluru
- November 2020 – June 2022 – Consultant Surgeon – G. Madegowda Super-Speciality Hospital, Mandya District
United Kingdom Experience
- May 2017 – Dec 2017 – Locum Consultant Surgeon – Scunthorpe General Hospital (Upper GI & General Surgery)
- April 2011 – April 2017 – Registrar in Colorectal Surgery – Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby
Mentors: Mr. T. M. Hunt, Mr. A. Schofield
- July 2009 – March 2011 – Registrar, Upper GI & Bariatric Surgery – Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Mentors: Mr. A. Siggurdsson, Mr. R. Diggory
- Nov 2004 – June 2009 – Senior House Officer – Breast, Colorectal & Upper GI Surgery – Victoria Hospital, Blackpool
Mentors: Mr. M. Khurshid, Mr. J. Heath, Mr. Rajan, Mr. Kiruparran
- July 2004 – Nov 2004 – Clinical Attachment – General Surgery – University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Mentor: Mr. Brian I. Rees, OBE
Early Career in India
- Medical Officer, CGHS Chennai (2002–2004)
- Registrar, Bangalore Institute of Oncology (2001–2004)
- Postgraduate Training, MS General Surgery – Bangalore Medical College (1998–2001)
- Tutor in Anatomy – Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College (1998)
- Duty Medical Officer, various hospitals; PG in P&SM – JIPMER Pondicherry (1996–1997)
- Internship – VIMS Bellary (1995–1996)
Education
- MRCS (Intercollegiate), Royal College of Surgeons, UK – January 2006
- M.S. in General Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences – November 2001
- M.B.B.S., Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary – March 1995
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Biliary Surgery
- Colorectal & Proctology Procedures
- Breast and Thyroid Surgery
- Varicose Vein Surgery
- Hernia Surgery (Open & Laparoscopic)
- Gynaecology Laparoscopic Procedures (Training & Performing)
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (UK Experience)
- Emergency & Trauma Surgery
- Teaching & Surgical Training
- All India Rank 32 – UPSC Medical Examination
- Highest score in Preventive & Social Medicine
- Distinction in Ophthalmology
- Successfully completed MRCS Intercollegiate Examination (2006)
- Extensive surgical training under eminent UK consultants across GI, colorectal, breast, and bariatric surgery
- Contributor to multiple clinical audits on colorectal surgery, breast surgery, haemorrhoids, and postoperative pain management
- Recognised for surgical teaching at Keele University, G. Madegowda College of Physiotherapy, and Bangalore Medical College
