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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Very personable, he explained everything in great detail. I was a bit anxious when I saw him , he eased my mind and was very positive with my treatment plan
(2 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Rao is the best of the best retina specialists. He is very patient and explains everything in detail. Office staff is great.
(2 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is polite and professional. I appreciated his explanations about things. He made me feel comfortable about the process.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
I like the fact that he explains all the procedures and what we have to go to and what he expects.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very good doctor, great bedside manner as Care for rhe patience
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional, extremely knowledge, and very respectable.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great chair side manner!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Rao answers your questions. He goes over your eye condition and lets you know if there are any changes. He is very friendly. I have 100 per cent confidence in him.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Always explain how my eyes are doing
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excessive wait time
Dr. & staff are great
(1 month ago)
Dec-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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Very personable, he explained everything in great detail. I was a bit anxious when I saw him , he eased my mind and was very positive with my treatment plan
Dr. Rao is the best of the best retina specialists. He is very patient and explains everything in detail. Office staff is great.
He is polite and professional. I appreciated his explanations about things. He made me feel comfortable about the process.
I like the fact that he explains all the procedures and what we have to go to and what he expects.
Very good doctor, great bedside manner as Care for rhe patience
Very professional, extremely knowledge, and very respectable.
Great chair side manner!
Dr. Rao answers your questions. He goes over your eye condition and lets you know if there are any changes. He is very friendly. I have 100 per cent confidence in him.
Always explain how my eyes are doing
Excessive wait time Dr. & staff are great