Dr. Llewelyn J. Rao, M.D. received his BA degree and MD degree with distinction in research from St. Louis University in Missouri. His ophthalmology residency was at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, and his vitreoretinal fellowship was at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. He is an Assistant Professor in the UH Case Medical Center Ophthalmology residency program at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
Dr. Llewelyn J. Rao, M.D. received his BA degree and MD degree with distinction in research from St. Louis University in Missouri. His ophthalmology residency was at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, and his vitreoretinal fellowship was at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. He is an Assistant Professor in the UH Case Medical Center Ophthalmology residency program at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Retina Associates of Cleveland through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr. Roa explained my eye condition and what to be aware of.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Rao explained that my vision will improve with time as the eye is still swollen.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Rao came highly recommended to me by my eye doctor, Dr. Brunner. I have complete confidence with his care and recommendations. Always pleasant and takes the t ime to answer my questions in a way I can understand.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Rao was very professional, kind, polite, and caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very friendly and helpful.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very meticulous, intelligent, and caring
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Thorough and personable and efficient.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Nice doctor very easy to talk to listen to everything I had to say I just love this guy and I'm very lucky to have him to do my surgery on my left eye of cataract
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Rao is awesome!!! He’s very thorough, experienced and thoughtul. His staff is amazing too.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I especially appreciate the concern for my impaired immunity situation. Dr Rao is encouraging and optimistic.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Middleburg Heights Office
15299 Bagley Road Suite 200 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Dr. Llewelyn J. Rao, M.D. received his BA degree and MD degree with distinction in research from St. Louis University in Missouri. His ophthalmology residency was at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, and his vitreoretinal fellowship was at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. He is an Assistant Professor in the UH Case Medical Center Ophthalmology residency program at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and has been recognized for his unrelenting commitment to resident education. Dr. Rao has earned the honor of being named as one of the Best Doctors in America every year since 2015, after being nominated by his peers as one of the top ophthalmologists in the nation. He has also been named as a Top Doctor from Castle Connolly and a Vitals Patients' Choice award winner.
Dr. Rao's principal areas of interest include macular surgery, retinal detachment surgery, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal lasers. In addition to his clinical and academic work, he is an active investigator in national research studies.
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Dr. Roa explained my eye condition and what to be aware of.
Dr Rao explained that my vision will improve with time as the eye is still swollen.
Dr. Rao came highly recommended to me by my eye doctor, Dr. Brunner. I have complete confidence with his care and recommendations. Always pleasant and takes the t ime to answer my questions in a way I can understand.
Dr Rao was very professional, kind, polite, and caring.
Very friendly and helpful.
Very meticulous, intelligent, and caring
Thorough and personable and efficient.
Nice doctor very easy to talk to listen to everything I had to say I just love this guy and I'm very lucky to have him to do my surgery on my left eye of cataract
Dr Rao is awesome!!! He’s very thorough, experienced and thoughtul. His staff is amazing too.
I especially appreciate the concern for my impaired immunity situation. Dr Rao is encouraging and optimistic.