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Dr. Prethy Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
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Dr. Prethy Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Bellaire, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Prethy Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bellaire, TX.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON and completed a residency at Beaumont Health System. Dr. Prethy Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bellaire, TX. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth and Texas Children's Hospital. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6565 West Loop S Ste 400, Bellaire, TX 77401
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  2. 2 Office
    2727 Gramercy St Ste 200, Houston, TX 77025
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    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
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    Sunday
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  3. 3 Office
    15999 City Walk Ste 290, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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  4. 4 Office
    3555 W 13 Mile Rd Ste LL-20, Royal Oak, MI 48073
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  5. 5 Office
    1105 W Frank Ave Ste 300, Lufkin, TX 75904
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    Monday
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    08:00 - 16:00
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    Sunday
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Beaumont Health System
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beaumont Health System
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Associated Retinal Consultants At Beaumont Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prethy Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Prethy Rao, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth and Texas Children's Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX

  • CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital

    1275 Marvin Hancock Dr, Jasper, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville

    2026 S Jackson St, Jacksonville, TX

  • CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth

    2830 Calder St, Beaumont, TX

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX