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Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD
4.6 (58 Ratings)

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Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Mentor, OH.
Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD
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Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 46
Mentor, OH
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20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Mentor, OH.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at University Hospital Case Western.Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Mentor, OH and has 20 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Retina Associates of Cleveland, Inc. and are affiliated with UH St. John Medical Center and Southwest General Health Center. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 58 times. Dr. Rao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Astigmatism
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Esotropia
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Pucker
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Night Blindness
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Posterior Scleritis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Tear
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Glaucoma Surgery
Injection Therapy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Laser Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
    Midwest Health Plan
  • CareOregon
  • Health Net
  • Community Health Choice
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • inHealth
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Humana
  • Molina
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Cigna
  • CareSource
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Bronze Pathway X-OH HMO
  • Medica
  • WellPoint
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • SummaCare
  • Medicare
  • IN Total Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • HealthPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates of Cleveland
    9485 Mentor Ave Ste 117, Mentor, OH 44060
  2. 2 Retina Associates of Cleveland
    170 North Rd NE, Warren, OH 44483
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:00
  3. 3 Cleveland Eye Clinic
    36991 American Way, Avon, OH 44011
  4. 4 Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc.
    24075 Commerce Park, Beachwood, OH 44122
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons Inc
    7001 S Edgerton Rd Ste B, Brecksville, OH 44141
  6. 6 Office
    6100 S Broadway Ste 200, Lorain, OH 44053
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 13:00
  7. 7 Office
    3401 Enterprise Pkwy Ste 300, Beachwood, OH 44122
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 13:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  8. 8 Office
    15299 Bagley Rd Ste 200, Cleveland, OH 44130
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  9. 9 Strongsville Office
    17534 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  10. 10 Westlake Office
    4350 Crocker Rd Ste 200, Westlake, OH 44145
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 13:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.6
Based on 58 Reviews
5 Stars (52)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 14, 2024
The staff at the office in Beachwood were respectful and supportive.
Bernard Harris, MD — Dec 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Forest Park Hospital
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital Case Western
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Eye & Ear Inf
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Rao offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD is affiliated with UH St. John Medical Center and Southwest General Health Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UH St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH

  • Southwest General Health Center

    18697 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH