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Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD
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Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO.

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Dr. Rao graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin.Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO and has 29 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Serous Detachment Retina
Iridocyclitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Serous Detachment Retina
Iridocyclitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Serous Detachment Retina
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Floaters
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Washington University
    660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3431
  2. 2 Washington University Eye Center
    5201 Mid America Plz Ste 2500, Saint Louis, MO 63129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 273-0020
  3. 3 Office
    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 12C, Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3937
  4. 4 Barnes-Jewish Hospital
    4901 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, Saint Louis, MO 63108
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 362-3937
    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 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Oct 17, 2020
Respectful, addressed questions, encouraging and informed me as a patient.
Lisa Manzini-Pace — Oct 17, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Prabakar Rao, MD is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO