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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The Best!!!!!!!!
Aug-2025
Dr Rao pays attention to his patients comfort. Great doctor!
Aug-2025
Excellent doctor.
Jul-2025
explained things very clearly, listened to my concerns, seemed genuinely concerned about my eye health and healing. would revisit!
Jul-2025
Everyone is always friendly and professional. They all work well together
Jul-2025
He has been my eye surgeon since 2013. My other eye and family doctor think he is “The Best.” I agree.
Jul-2025
Professional
Good staff
Jul-2025
Very professional and knowledgeable Dr. He was on time and explained everything that was going on with my health and how it would resolve. Very impressed.
Jul-2025
Professional and pleasant.
Jul-2025
Dr. Rao is always a joy to see. He does a great job of doing my eye injections!! And all the people that he works with are magnificent. Thank you, Dr. Rao!
Jul-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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The Best!!!!!!!!
Dr Rao pays attention to his patients comfort. Great doctor!
Excellent doctor.
explained things very clearly, listened to my concerns, seemed genuinely concerned about my eye health and healing. would revisit!
Everyone is always friendly and professional. They all work well together
He has been my eye surgeon since 2013. My other eye and family doctor think he is “The Best.” I agree.
Professional Good staff
Very professional and knowledgeable Dr. He was on time and explained everything that was going on with my health and how it would resolve. Very impressed.
Professional and pleasant.
Dr. Rao is always a joy to see. He does a great job of doing my eye injections!! And all the people that he works with are magnificent. Thank you, Dr. Rao!