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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Kavita Rao, MD
4.9 (1055 Ratings)
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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Viejo, CA.
Dr. Kavita Rao, MD
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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Viejo, CA.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center - Houston.Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Viejo, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Advanced Eye Medical Group and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Stye and Eye Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 1055 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao also speaks Marathi and Spanish. Dr. Rao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Stye
Eye Pain
Visual Field Defects
Stye
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Eye Pain
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Blepharitis
Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Eye Medical Group
    26701 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  2. 2 UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.9
Based on 1055 Reviews
5 Stars (960)
4 Stars (68)
3 Stars (13)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (12)

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Patient Reviews
May 30, 2024
Dr. Rao's office staff are very efficient, which is nice. I know this department has been working on improving wait times and it shows. Dr. Rao is very approachable and knowledgeable. She takes the time to make sure you are comfortable and understand what she is saying. She does not rush you through the appointment and asks questions to make sure she is not missing anything.
— May 30, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Marathi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center - Houston
    2013
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Stye and Eye Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA