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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Always very pleasant, kind. Answers all questions so that I understand. Never seems rushed although you can tell by number of patients in waiting room that he is.
Aug-2025
Exceptional as always. Very informative and efficient. So glad he was recommended to me for my surgery !
Aug-2025
Dr Rao was very thorough but more was explained in a handout.
Aug-2025
Very kind, knowledgeable. Gentle and caring. Professional.
Aug-2025
Can’t say enough good things. He saved my eye sight. Always professional and pleasant and knowledgeable. Thanks for all you have done
Aug-2025
Always courteous and professional. If you have questions he will
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Always courteous and professional. Dr. Rao will always answer your questions
Aug-2025
I did not see Dr Rao but the assistants were very capable and professional. All went well for my first check up after surgery.
Aug-2025
Doctor is personable, direct but friendly, explains options. Pleasant, well trained staff.
Aug-2025
Great explanation of eye problems and understanding treatment.
Aug-2025
Very appreciative that Dr. Rao made sure I understood my diagnoses. Helps to put my mind at ease.
Aug-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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Always very pleasant, kind. Answers all questions so that I understand. Never seems rushed although you can tell by number of patients in waiting room that he is.
Exceptional as always. Very informative and efficient. So glad he was recommended to me for my surgery !
Dr Rao was very thorough but more was explained in a handout.
Very kind, knowledgeable. Gentle and caring. Professional.
Can’t say enough good things. He saved my eye sight. Always professional and pleasant and knowledgeable. Thanks for all you have done
Always courteous and professional. If you have questions he will . Always courteous and professional. Dr. Rao will always answer your questions
I did not see Dr Rao but the assistants were very capable and professional. All went well for my first check up after surgery.
Doctor is personable, direct but friendly, explains options. Pleasant, well trained staff.
Great explanation of eye problems and understanding treatment.
Very appreciative that Dr. Rao made sure I understood my diagnoses. Helps to put my mind at ease.