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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Dr. Rao is outstanding. Very personable and did an excellent job.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Rao may be the super-duper best in his field of retina surgery but he has horrible doctor-patient skills. He makes me feel inadequate with my questions and like I'm keeping him from something else he needs to be doing that's more important.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He was so informative and treaded me right away!! Very thorough!!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He knows his stuff and gives pertinent information. I am happy he takes time to answer a question and never seems put out by it or in too big of a hurry.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and articulate.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Kind, caring and although the appointment was quick (just a follow up) he took the time to make sure I understood what they were looking for in the images.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very friendly and exceptional doctor who cares about his patients and their success.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He is very good at what he does. I really like him.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very informative
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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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. Rao is outstanding. Very personable and did an excellent job.
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!
Dr Rao may be the super-duper best in his field of retina surgery but he has horrible doctor-patient skills. He makes me feel inadequate with my questions and like I'm keeping him from something else he needs to be doing that's more important.
He was so informative and treaded me right away!! Very thorough!!
He knows his stuff and gives pertinent information. I am happy he takes time to answer a question and never seems put out by it or in too big of a hurry.
Very professional and articulate.
Kind, caring and although the appointment was quick (just a follow up) he took the time to make sure I understood what they were looking for in the images.
Very friendly and exceptional doctor who cares about his patients and their success.
He is very good at what he does. I really like him.
Very informative