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.
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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
He was great and I understood our plan.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor thanks for all your help
see you in November
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Rao is the best. He is kind, concerned, knowledgeable, and professional. Would recommend him if given the chance.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Feel very confident in Dr. Rao. He's professional, explains things well and treats me well. Appreciate him a lot.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The doctor made it easy for me to understand my condition.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He’s very good surgery doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Caring, professional, succinct with explanations.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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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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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.
He was great and I understood our plan.
Great doctor thanks for all your help see you in November
Dr Rao is the best. He is kind, concerned, knowledgeable, and professional. Would recommend him if given the chance.
Feel very confident in Dr. Rao. He's professional, explains things well and treats me well. Appreciate him a lot.
The doctor made it easy for me to understand my condition.
He’s very good surgery doctor
Caring, professional, succinct with explanations.