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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This doctor has given me well thought out care. He has helped me to receive a brand name medication which will extend the time between visits. They helped with the paperwork also! I am very grateful!!!!!
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
He is great! Very respectful and professional. Ask, and responds to questions you might have.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Kind, helpful, very busy!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Rao did not dismiss my condition and was confident in his work. I went in with an finding that changed from the year prior, that my eye doctor didn't like the looks of. I chose to pay additional for a scan during my exam not covered by insurance rather than be dilated. This $39 scan just may have saved my sight in one eye. I was referred to Dr. Rao. They preformed additional tests and found a hole in my retina. Dr. Rao helped me make an informed decision on what was needed to be done and acted accordingly in a preventive way. He was not aggressive with treatment, but very concerned about waiting as to not let my condition worsen. Thankful for his honesty and knowledge.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
There is little not to say about Dr Rao. I have been a patient of Dr Rao's for over 5 years & now returned to him from the VA. Everything is precise & on time. No if's, buts or anything. I am so fortunate to have such a honest & very Smart Dr.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He was thorough and very personable. He answered my questions and was quite knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very professional and courteous staff. Routine for checking in and different steps involved very efficiently conducted. Highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I came in for a concern with my one eye and Dr Rao found a retinal tear in my other eye that he lasered right away!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
There is no better feeling than trusting your doctor completely.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
A professional’s work!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-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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This doctor has given me well thought out care. He has helped me to receive a brand name medication which will extend the time between visits. They helped with the paperwork also! I am very grateful!!!!!
He is great! Very respectful and professional. Ask, and responds to questions you might have.
Kind, helpful, very busy!
Dr. Rao did not dismiss my condition and was confident in his work. I went in with an finding that changed from the year prior, that my eye doctor didn't like the looks of. I chose to pay additional for a scan during my exam not covered by insurance rather than be dilated. This $39 scan just may have saved my sight in one eye. I was referred to Dr. Rao. They preformed additional tests and found a hole in my retina. Dr. Rao helped me make an informed decision on what was needed to be done and acted accordingly in a preventive way. He was not aggressive with treatment, but very concerned about waiting as to not let my condition worsen. Thankful for his honesty and knowledge.
There is little not to say about Dr Rao. I have been a patient of Dr Rao's for over 5 years & now returned to him from the VA. Everything is precise & on time. No if's, buts or anything. I am so fortunate to have such a honest & very Smart Dr.
He was thorough and very personable. He answered my questions and was quite knowledgeable.
Very professional and courteous staff. Routine for checking in and different steps involved very efficiently conducted. Highly recommend.
I came in for a concern with my one eye and Dr Rao found a retinal tear in my other eye that he lasered right away!
There is no better feeling than trusting your doctor completely.
A professional’s work!