Administrative Office Phone:
706-721-0207
Office Address:
Augusta University
Augusta University Medical Center, BB R2538
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30909
E-mail: srao@augusta.edu
■ Motility
■ Anorectal Disorders (Constipation/Incontinence/Pain)
■ Colonic Manometry
■ Anorectal Manometry
■ Biofeedback Therapy
■ Digestive Health Disorders
■ Focus on the pathophysiology and treatment of IBS
■ Constipation and fecal incontinence
■ Visceral pain, particularly esophageal chest pain
■ Pioneered several new techniques of evaluating esophageal, gastric, colonic, and 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, and pioneering new treatments for fructose intolerance
■ American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Distinguished Clinician Award
■ AGA Distinguished Educator Award
■ AGA Masters Award for Outstanding Clinical Research
■ American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Auxiliary Research Award, 2005
■ International Foundation for Functional GI disorders Senior Clinical Investigator Award, 2009
■ University of Iowa Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, 2010
■ Indian Society of Gastroenterology "Dr PN Chuttani Oration", 2010
■ Editor of several books: Disorders of the Anorectum (2001), Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Disorders (2008) for Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, Gastrointestinal Motility-Tests and Problem-Oriented Approach, and GI Motility Testing - a Laboratory and Office Handbook (2010, Co-Editor).
■ Published 250 articles
■ Reviewer for major international journals
■ "Best Doctors in America"
■ America's Top Doctors
■ Medical School - Osmania Medical College, Hyderbad, India
■ Residency - Newcastle, Sunderland and York Hospitals, United Kingdom
■ Fellowship - University of Sheffield, UK; University of Liverpool, UK
