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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Love this guy. Great doctor and human. I was not going to go back to this outfit because of the other doctors but Dr. Rao is the best.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 days ago)
Nov-2026
Trustworthy and talented ! We love him
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Nov-2026
Excellent eye surgeon.
Exudes confidence and helped me feel comfortable about the procedure and outcome.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Excellent surgeon. Explained everything took the time to make me understand.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
I was shocked by the diagnosis of intraretinal hemorrhage and as a result didn’t think to ask questions…
Did exertion, force with constipation etc
Cause this? Can it cause permanent damage? If not caused by medical problems will it heal without treatment?
As of April, no diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia.
I will schedule an appt with PCP.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Very professional
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
I’m grateful for his knowledge, skill, and experience which led to good news so far about my retinas as well as early glaucoma.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Dr. Rao is very knowledgeable in his field. He communicates well and always treats me with respect and kindness.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Perfectly professional
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
1st visit — very thorough
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
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5202 Timber Commons Dr Sandusky, OH 44870
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24075 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122
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6100 S Broadway Avenue Suite 200 Lorain, OH 44053
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15299 Bagley Road Suite 200 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
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4350 Crocker Road Suite 200 Westlake, OH 44145
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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Love this guy. Great doctor and human. I was not going to go back to this outfit because of the other doctors but Dr. Rao is the best.
Trustworthy and talented ! We love him
Excellent eye surgeon. Exudes confidence and helped me feel comfortable about the procedure and outcome.
Excellent surgeon. Explained everything took the time to make me understand.
I was shocked by the diagnosis of intraretinal hemorrhage and as a result didn’t think to ask questions… Did exertion, force with constipation etc Cause this? Can it cause permanent damage? If not caused by medical problems will it heal without treatment? As of April, no diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia. I will schedule an appt with PCP.
Very professional
I’m grateful for his knowledge, skill, and experience which led to good news so far about my retinas as well as early glaucoma.
Dr. Rao is very knowledgeable in his field. He communicates well and always treats me with respect and kindness.
Perfectly professional
1st visit — very thorough