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Title: EN TIMES Recognizes Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla Among Influential Healthcare Leaders 2026

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, 20th Feb 2026 - International business and healthcare publication EN TIMES has recognized Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla among the “Most Influential Healthcare Leaders 2026,” profiling his role in advancing minimally invasive neurosurgery and strengthening independent neuroscience infrastructure in India.The January 2026 feature highlights his contributions to expanding high-acuity brain and spine care beyond traditional metropolitan centers.Responding to India’s Growing Neurological Disease BurdenNeurological disorders represent one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide. According to findings from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study, neurological conditions contribute significantly to India’s total disease burden, with stroke alone ranking among the top causes of death and long-term disability in the country.As life expectancy rises and diagnostic capabilities improve, the demand for advanced neurosurgical services continues to increase across both urban and semi-urban regions.Expanding Advanced Neurosurgical Access in Andhra PradeshDr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, Founder and Chairman of Dr. Rao’s Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. Rao’s Hospital) in Guntur, has focused on decentralizing tertiary neuroscience care by building an independent, standalone neurology and neurosurgery center outside metro corridors.The institution has treated thousands of patients from Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states, offering services that include:Minimally invasive brain and spine surgeryEndoscopic and micro-instrument techniquesEndovascular and cerebrovascular interventionsFunctional and stereotactic radiosurgeryBy strengthening regional capability, the center has reduced reliance on metropolitan referral pathways for complex neurosurg...

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