Satish SC Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP, FACG, AGAF
Satish SC Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP, FACG, AGAF
About Satish SC Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP, FACG, AGAF
Satish Rao, MD, PhD, past-president of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. Rao is also the recipient of the three highest honors awarded by the American Gastroenterological Association, the world’s premier gastroenterology society. These include the Distinguished Clinician, Distinguished Educator and Master Researcher awards.
Research Focus
- Focus on the pathophysiology & treatment of IBS
- Constipation & fecal incontinence
- Visceral pain, particularly esophageal chest pain
- Pioneered several new techniques of evaluating esophageal, gastric, colonic, & anorectal function (brain-gut axis)
- Received several patents and pioneered the technique of biofeedback therapy for dyssynergic defecation
- Currently, investigating the neurobiologic mechanisms of biofeedback therapy, & pioneering new treatments for fructose intolerance
Academic Focus
- Motility
- Anorectal Disorders (Constipation/Incontinence/Pain)
- Colonic Manometry
- Anorectal Manometry
- Biofeedback Therapy
- Digestive Health Disorders
Education & Credentials
Medical School - Osmania Medical College, Hyderbad, India
Residency - Newcastle, Sunderland and York Hospitals, United Kingdom
Fellowship - University of Sheffield, UK; University of Liverpool, UK
Publications
Pure Research Publications
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Clinical Characteristics and Pathophysiology of Fecal Incontinence Mixed With Constipation: An Underrecognized ProblemInal, B., Yan, Y., Aziz, A. & Rao, S. S. C., Feb 2026, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 121, 2, p. 472-478 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Fructose and Lactose Malabsorption or Intolerance or Hypersensitivity: Which Triggers Symptoms and Why?Rao, S. S. C., Feb 2026, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 121, 2, p. 298-299 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review |
Accelerometric Assessment of Gastric Contractility Using the Atmo Wireless Motility CapsuleHasler, W. L., Abell, T., Attaluri, A., Chey, W. D., Cline, M., Gearry, R. B., Gibson, P. R., Ho, V., Lee, A. A., Lembo, A. J., Masoud, A., McCallum, R., Moshiree, B., Quigley, E. M. M., Rao, S. S. C., Sanchez, M., Sarosiek, I., Stocker, A., Surjanhata, B. & Thwaites, P. A. & 2 others, , Feb 2026, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 38, 2, e70255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Correction to: Novel Concepts on the Functional Neuroanatomy of the Anorectum: Implications for Anorectal Neuropathy and Neuromodulation TherapyYan, Y., Inal, B., Kapavarapu, P., Alber, K. & Rao, S. S. C., Feb 2026, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 121, 2, p. 568 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review |
Cluster Analysis of Fecal Incontinence Symptoms: Associations With Anorectal Physiology and Quality of LifeButt, M. F., Rao, S. S. C., Meyer, I., Chey, W. D., Whitehead, W. E., Richter, H. E., Menees, S. B., Busby-Whitehead, J., Lamichhane, R., Chen, J., Hamilton, F. A. & Bharucha, A. E., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Real-World Evidence of the Long-Term Clinical Utility of a Vibrating Capsule in the Management of Chronic Idiopathic ConstipationBrenner, D. M., Rao, S. S. C., Curtin, B. & Quigley, E. M. M., 2026, In: Clinical and translational gastroenterology. 16, 11, p. e00918Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Postpartum Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Disorders: Evaluation, Treatment, and PreventionSitaraman, L., Lewicky-Gaupp, C. & Rao, S. S. C., Dec 2025, In: Current Gastroenterology Reports. 27, 1, 48.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Development and Validation of a Bowel Diary for Fecal Incontinence: Comparison With a QuestionnaireButt, M. F., Rao, S. S. C., Whitehead, W. E., Twist, S., Lowry, A. C., Wu, J. M., Bailey, K. R. & Bharucha, A. E., Nov 2025, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 37, 11, e70080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Brain Fog in Gastrointestinal Disorders: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastroparesis, Irritable Bowel SyndromeEl Halabi, M., Arwani, R., Rao, S. C. & Parkman, H. P., Oct 1 2025, In: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 59, 9, p. 842-848 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
S4504 Repetitive Translumbosacral Neuromodulation Therapy (TNT) for Severe Neuropathy After Spinal Cord SurgeryAsafo-Agyei, K., Randhawa, N., Nguyen, P., Fidel, K. & Rao, S. S., Oct 2025, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 120, 10S2, p. S963-S963Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
S3111 Characterization of Gastric Contractility Using the Atmo Capsule: Differences in Contractile Amplitude Based on Gastric Phase and Transit DelayHasler, W. L., Abell, T., Attaluri, A., Chey, W., Cline, M., Ho, V., Lee, A., Lembo, A., Masoud, A., McCallum, R., Moshiree, B., Quigley, E. M., Rao, S. S., Stocker, A., Sanchez, M., Sarosiek, I., Surjanhata, B., Zhou, J. & Kuo, B., Oct 2025, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 120, 10S2, p. S670-S670Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Artificial Intelligence Model for Time Series Classification: Prediction of Delayed Balloon Expulsion Test Using High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry Data and Time-Series Integrated Pressurized VolumeSeo, M., Yoon, K., Jung, K. W., Myung, S. J., Rao, S. S. C. & Joo, S., Sep 2025, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 37, 9, e70044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
The Assessment of Gastrointestinal Transit by the Atmo Capsule: A Comparison With the SmartPill CapsuleKuo, B., Lee, A. A., Abell, T., Attaluri, A., Cline, M., Hasler, W., Ho, V., Lembo, A. J., Masoud, A., McCallum, R., Moshiree, B., Quigley, E. M. M., Rao, S. S. C., Stocker, A., Sanchez, M., Sarosiek, I., Surjanhata, B., Zhou, J. & Chey, W. D., Aug 2025, In: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 23, 9, p. 1633-1641.e8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Names Matter: A Call to Neurogastroenterologists to Examine How We Can Improve the Nomenclature We Use to Describe the Disorders Our Patients ExperienceInternational Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Jul 2025, In: Gastroenterology. 169, 1, p. 9-11 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Novel Concepts on the Functional Neuroanatomy of the Anorectum: Implications for Anorectal Neuropathy and Neuromodulation TherapyYan, Y., Inal, B., Kapavarapu, P., Alber, K. & Rao, S. S. C., Jul 1 2025, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 120, 7, p. 1478-1487 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Impact of Constipation Therapies on Severity of Gastroparesis and Constipation Symptoms in Relation to Gastric and Colonic TransitSurjanhata, B. C., Moshiree, B., Lee, A. A., McCallum, R. W., Sarosiek, I., Nguyen, L. A., Schulman, M. I., Wo, J. M., Parkman, H. P., Kuo, B., Hasler, W. L. & Rao, S. S. C., Jun 2025, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 37, 6, e70013.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
The Vibrating Capsule: Safety and Tolerability in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic ConstipationCurtin, B. F., Quigley, E. M. M., Chey, W. D., Lembo, A. J., Brenner, D. M., Spiegel, B. M. R. & Rao, S. S. C., May 2025, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 37, 5, e15004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Bidirectional endoscopic and pharmacological approach for the treatment of severe right-sided colonic stool impactionChandradevan, R., Handley, J. & Rao, S., Apr 29 2025, In: BMJ Case Reports. 18, 4, e263383.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Evaluation of a Novel Smart Capsule Bacterial Detection System Device for Diagnosis of Small Intestinal Bacterial OvergrowthLee, S. N., Rahimian, P., Stork, C., Moshiree, B., Jones, M., Chuang, E., Wahl, C., Singh, S. & Rao, S. S. C., Feb 2025, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 37, 2, e14965.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Controversies in fecal incontinenceAlbuquerque, A. & Rao, S. S. C., Jan 21 2025, In: World Journal of Gastroenterology. 31, 3, 97963.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Disaccharidase Enzyme Deficiency in Adult Patients With Gas and BloatingKemple, B. & Rao, S. S. C., Jan 10 2025, In: Clinical and translational gastroenterology. 16, 3, 0809.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Comparative profiles of lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat for chronic constipation: a systematic literature review with meta-analysis and number needed to treat/harmRao, S. S., Manabe, N., Karasawa, Y., Hasebe, Y., Nozawa, K., Nakajima, A. & Fukudo, S., Dec 2024, In: BMC Gastroenterology. 24, 1, 12.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Diagnosis and Management of Irritable Bowel SyndromeRao, S. S. C., Aziz, A. & Asadi, D., Dec 2024, In: Practical Gastroenterology. 48, 12, p. 36-48 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Auditando trastornos manométricos anorrectales en niños con estreñimiento en un hospital de ColombiaSánchez-Cárdenas, J. P., Puentes-Leal, G. A., Plata-García, C., de Ardila, A. H. & Rao, S., Oct 1 2024, In: Revista Colombiana de Gastroenterologia. 39, 4, p. 424-434 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Clinical trial: Effects of treatment with a vibrating capsule in patients with severe chronic constipationLembo, A., Simons, M., Loesch, J., Hamza, E., Graff, E. L., Quigley, E. & Rao, S. S. C., Oct 2024, In: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 60, 7, p. 855-862 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
The role of a social determinants of health summary measure on the association between cancer history status and colorectal cancer screening utilization among screening eligible adultsTsai, M. H., Pollard, E., Coughlin, S. S., Vernon, M. & Rao, S. S. C., Sep 2024, In: Preventive Medicine Reports. 45, 102825.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Review article: advances in the diagnosis and management of anorectal motility disordersShahsavari, D. & Rao, S. S. C., Sep 2024, In: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 60, 6, p. 701-714 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Anorectal Manometry: When, How to Perform and Interpret, and Is It Useful?Frye, J. & Rao, S. S. C., Aug 1 2024, In: American Journal of Gastroenterology. 119, 8, p. 1449-1455 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Predicting Response to Neuromodulators or Prokinetics in Patients with Suspected Gastroparesis Using Machine Learning: The "bMI, Infectious Prodrome, Delayed GES, and No Diabetes" ModelTakakura, W., Surjanhata, B., Nguyen, L. A. B., Parkman, H. P., Rao, S. S. C., McCallum, R. W., Schulman, M., Wo, J. M. H., Sarosiek, I., Moshiree, B., Kuo, B., Hasler, W. L. & Lee, A. A., Jul 1 2024, In: Clinical and translational gastroenterology. 15, 9, p. e1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Capsules for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders- A Game ChangerSonu, I., Oh, S. J. & Rao, S. S. C., Jun 2024, In: Current Gastroenterology Reports. 26, 6, p. 157-165 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Plecanatide Improves Abdominal Bloating and Bowel Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with ConstipationBrenner, D. M., Sharma, A., Rao, S. S. C., Laitman, A. P., Heimanson, Z., Allen, C. & Sayuk, G. S., May 2024, In: Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 69, 5, p. 1731-1738 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Prokinetics-safety and efficacy: The European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility/The American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society expert reviewBor, S., Kalkan, İ. H., Savarino, E., Rao, S., Tack, J., Pasricha, J., Cangemi, D., Schol, J., Karunaratne, T., Ghisa, M., Ahuja, N. K. & Lacy, B., May 2024, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 36, 5, e14774.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review |
Benefits of Prokinetics, Gastroparesis Diet, or Neuromodulators Alone or in Combination for Symptoms of GastroparesisHasler, W. L., Lee, A. A., Moshiree, B., Surjanhata, B. C., Rao, S., Parkman, H. P., Nguyen, L. A., Sarosiek, I., Wo, J. M., Schulman, M. I., McCallum, R. W. & Kuo, B., Apr 2024, In: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 22, 4, p. 867-877.e12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Evaluation of bidirectional gut-brain axis and anorectal function in Parkinson's disease with constipationYan, Y., Tennekoon, K., Eubanks, A., Herekar, A., Shimoga, D., Ayyala, D. N., McLeod, C., Kurek, J. A., Morgan, J. C., Rao, S. S. C. & Sharma, A., Mar 2024, In: Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 36, 3, e14728.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review |
Constipation and Fecal IncontinenceGhafoor, A. & Rao, S. S. C., Jan 1 2024, Gastrointestinal and Liver Secrets. Elsevier, p. 373-386.e1Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
Dyssynergic Defecation and ConstipationSam, G. & Rao, S. S. C., Jan 1 2024, Handbook of Gastrointestinal Motility and Functional Disorders. CRC Press, p. 253-264 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
Digital Rectal Examination: An Invaluable Clinical ToolRao, S. S. C., Jan 2024, In: Gastro Hep Advances. 3, 5, p. 592-593 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review |
How Do I Distinguish Ibs Constipation From Other Types Of Constipation?Meduri, K. & Rao, S. S. C., Jan 1 2024, Curbside Consultation in IBS: 49 Clinical Questions. CRC Press, p. 27-32 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter |
IntroductionRao, S. S. C., Parkman, H. P. & McCallum, R. W., Jan 1 2024, Handbook of Gastrointestinal Motility and Functional Disorders. CRC Press, p. xxiiiResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript |
Handbook of Gastrointestinal Motility and Functional DisordersRao, S. S. C., Parkman, H. P. & McCallum, R. W., Jan 1 2024, CRC Press. 348 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book |