Dr Dipesh Rao is a Craniofacial Surgeon trained in Melbourne and Oxford with over 16 years of focused experience in craniofacial surgery, including orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, cleft-related facial deformities, and craniosynostosis. His practice is centred on functional, structural, and long-term outcomes rather than isolated procedures.
Driven by his passion for his work as a maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Rao believes that every patient is unique. He strives to restore their confidence through holistic care, ensuring that his approach is evidence-based and incorporates the latest technological advancements required for corrective jaw surgery.
Dr. Rao collaborates with a team of compassionate specialists, providing personalized and attentive service that prioritises each patient’s safety and well-being.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Rao is committed to training and mentoring other maxillofacial surgeons in orthognathic planning, surgical decision-making, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
His goal is to train others and share surgical principles to enhance the standards of care nationwide.
Expertise
Cleft Lift and Palate Surgery
Cleft Lift and Palate Surgery
Cleft Lift and Palate Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate is a birth anomaly where 1 in approximately 700 children may have a gap in their upper lip and/or roof of the mouth. The cause for cleft is multifactorial and linked to multiple risks. Early diagnosis and intervention, often through surgical correction and multidisciplinary care, are essential for addressing the functional and aesthetic challenges associated with this condition, allowing affected individuals to lead fulfilling lives factors. As a Maxillofacial Surgeon who believes in team work, his allied specialists - Speech Pathologists (for good speech) and Orthodontist (for Corrective jaw surgery) allow him to offer comprehensive care for his patients
Orthognathic Surgery
Cleft Lift and Palate Surgery
Cleft Lift and Palate Surgery
Orthognathic surgery realigns the jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that cannot be treated with orthodontics alone. It improves bite, facial balance, airway, and long-term functional stability.
The primary objective of treatment is to enhance aesthetics while ensuring the preservation of function and airway.
In our practice, every patient receives bespoke surgery because no two faces are alike. The treatment is designed to create a harmonious face.
Conditions:
Recessed or protrusive jaw
Facial Asymmetry
Short or Long Face
Openbite or Deepbite
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Revision Orthognathic Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery
Cleft Lift and Palate Surgery
Complex Facial Conditions
Craniofacial anomalies, also known as craniofacial disorders or craniofacial malformations, refer to a group of congenital (present at birth) conditions that affect the structure and development of the head and face. This can affect various components such as the skull, facial bones, soft tissues, and even the brain. A multidisciplinary team including maxillofacial surgeons, pediatricians, dentists, speech therapists, and psychologists can address functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial aspects of the disorder. The journey from their head shape correction (using transcranial procedures) and facial correction ( corrective jaw surgery)are all be offered under one roof.
Complex Facial Conditions
Complex Facial Conditions
Complex Facial Conditions
Patients with Complex facial conditions like Peirre Robin Sequence, TMJ Ankylosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pediatric Tumors, Facial Palsy often face difficulties in speech, eating, and breathing. A multidisciplinary approach involving surgeons, dentists, orthodontists, speech therapists, and other specialists can develop personalized treatment plans to improve both the physical and psychosocial well-being of patients. These patients may require complex corrective jaw surgery best handled by competent maxillofacial surgeons.
Metamorface Foundation
Complex Facial Conditions
Training and Education
Children with congenital anomalies may face various challenges, including physical discomfort, developmental delays, social stigma, and the need for specialized medical care throughout their lives. We ensure children with congenital anomalies receive the care they deserve involving a multifaceted approach encompassing early detection, specialized maxillofacial and medical intervention, family support, and societal awareness
Training and Education
Complex Facial Conditions
Training and Education
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Dipesh Rao is actively involved in teaching and mentoring maxillofacial surgeons in orthognathic and craniofacial surgery. His teaching focuses on diagnosis, planning, surgical judgment, and managing complexity rather than isolated techniques.
Dr Rao is passionate in improving the knowledge of the next generation of Surgeons for improved patient outcomes. To facilitate this he is a faculty at various National and International conferences and workshops.
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