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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Knowledgeable, helpful thorough, answers concerns to my understanding
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Personable and professional. He really cares about his patients
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
he’s very friendly and kind, and he really explains everything in detail. When he questioned kaomething I could tell
He was really concerned to take care of me
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Doctor Rayo was very polite, very professional, and I would recommend him to just about anybody. He explained what things were and what they weren't. And we really liked that, so thank you, doctor Rayo.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He’s very good!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Always great! Takes time to answer questions and all concerns are addressed.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Rao is always pleasant and explains everything to you.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
great doctor and staff. only problem i don't like is the long wait to be seen.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rao has always been so wonderful. He is very efficient but will take as much time as needed to answer any and all questions.
(1 month ago)
Jul-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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Knowledgeable, helpful thorough, answers concerns to my understanding
Personable and professional. He really cares about his patients
he’s very friendly and kind, and he really explains everything in detail. When he questioned kaomething I could tell He was really concerned to take care of me
Doctor Rayo was very polite, very professional, and I would recommend him to just about anybody. He explained what things were and what they weren't. And we really liked that, so thank you, doctor Rayo.
Excellent
He’s very good!
Always great! Takes time to answer questions and all concerns are addressed.
Dr Rao is always pleasant and explains everything to you.
great doctor and staff. only problem i don't like is the long wait to be seen.
Dr. Rao has always been so wonderful. He is very efficient but will take as much time as needed to answer any and all questions.