She has more than 8 years of experience. Dr. Manjula Rao is now working with Apollo Hospital. Apart from hospital affiliations, she has been working actively in various fields. She has been an active member of various organisations, including (Association of Surgeons of India), (Association of Breast Surgeons of India). Dr. Manjula Rao has won accolades such as Sri Anjar Karunakar Prize (Gold medal) Biochemistry . Dr. Manjula Rao finished her MBBS from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy,Mangalore,. Dr. Manjula Rao has MS from (General Surgery) from Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University,Karnataka as well.