Dr. Kavita Rao, M.D. is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who has been serving patients in Orange County since 2016. Her clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.
Dr. Kavita Rao, M.D. is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who has been serving patients in Orange County since 2016. Her clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.
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Very caring, engaging and professional! Makes the patient feel comfortable!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Rao and the staff were prompt, courteous, and effective in treating my issue. Dr Rao was quick in identifying the issue. She was very clear in describing the issue and how best to treat it.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Excellent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Feel confidant with her.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Friendly, professional, helpful
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very knowledgeable and thorough
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
This was my first visit to see Dr. Rao, and I feel very fortunate that I have found an excellent ophthalmologist! She was very friendly and welcoming. She examined my eyes and found that my eyes are in good condition, which was nice to hear. I’m glad that my doctor’s
office referred me to Advanced Eye Medical Group and that Dr. Rao is my doctor.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Expert eye dilation by Andrew.
Expert exam by Dr. Rao. Appreciated her knowledge.
Is there a print out report of my moderate cataracts?
This is now my go to Opthamologist!
See you next year! Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent analysis - and patiënt communication.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Rao is a lovely person and an excellent eye doctor. She takes time to listen to the problem and provides the best solution.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Advanced Eye Medical
26701 Crown Valley Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Dr. Kavita Rao, M.D. is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who has been serving patients in Orange County since 2016. Her clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.
Dr. Rao is a native of Southern California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and then went on to earn a masters and her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. After graduation, Dr. Rao worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center for a few years before returning with her family to California. Dr. Rao then worked as an associate clinical professor of Ophthalmology at UC Irvine before making the transition to private practice.
Dr. Rao lives in Irvine with her husband who is also a physician, her two boys, and a golden doodle. She enjoys family time, cooking, fitness, and is an avid skier.
Very caring, engaging and professional! Makes the patient feel comfortable!
Dr Rao and the staff were prompt, courteous, and effective in treating my issue. Dr Rao was quick in identifying the issue. She was very clear in describing the issue and how best to treat it.
Excellent
Feel confidant with her.
Friendly, professional, helpful
Very knowledgeable and thorough
This was my first visit to see Dr. Rao, and I feel very fortunate that I have found an excellent ophthalmologist! She was very friendly and welcoming. She examined my eyes and found that my eyes are in good condition, which was nice to hear. I’m glad that my doctor’s office referred me to Advanced Eye Medical Group and that Dr. Rao is my doctor.
Expert eye dilation by Andrew. Expert exam by Dr. Rao. Appreciated her knowledge. Is there a print out report of my moderate cataracts? This is now my go to Opthamologist! See you next year! Thank you!
Excellent analysis - and patiënt communication.
Dr. Rao is a lovely person and an excellent eye doctor. She takes time to listen to the problem and provides the best solution.