Sunkara Venkata Adinarayana Rao

Sunkara Venkata Adinarayana Rao (30 June 1939 – 17 January 2026) was an Indian orthopaedic surgeon noted for his work for the poor and needy. He was the Director-General of the Prema Group of hospitals and institutions.

Background Adinarayana Rao was born on 30 June 1939 in Bhimavaram, Madras Province (now Andhra Pradesh) to independence activists Kanakam and Seshamma. Adinarayana Rao was the third one among four sons. He did his schooling from ULCM High School, Bhimavaram. He trained in Germany in Microvascular surgery and Hand surgery.

Career After returning from Germany, Adinarayana Rao started his medical practice in Visakhapatnam. He worked at Andhra Medical College as a tutor and later a professor. He also worked at King George Hospital as a Civil Surgeon. In 2022, he received Padma Shri.