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Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD
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Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA.
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Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, LA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and University Medical Center New Orleans. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao also speaks Macedonian. Dr. Rao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Contact Lens Treatment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Day Blindness
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
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    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Peoples Choice Optical LLC
    2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 125, Metairie, LA 70002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 833-5573
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2 Haik & Terrell LLC
    1046 Paul Maillard Rd, Luling, LA 70070
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 785-8444
  3. 3 University Medical Center Ambulatory Care Building
    2001 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 702-5700
  4. 4 Bayou Retina Associates LLC
    444 Paddock Ln # A, Houma, LA 70360
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 333-4090

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Languages Spoken
Macedonian
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and University Medical Center New Orleans.

Yes, Dr. Aravinda Rao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • University Medical Center New Orleans

    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA