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Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD

Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Llewelyn Rao, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Beachwood, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UH St. John Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic. He is not accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (76 reviews)

Practice

3401 Enterprise Pkwy Ste 300 Beachwood, OH 44122
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.7
76 ratings, 47 with a written review
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4 star
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1 star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary jo Cariati – Mar 28, 2025
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Dr. Rao is one of the best Dr's I've been to in li
Very confident in his manner and very reassuring in his communication with his patients. I trust him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Donna W. – Mar 27, 2025
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Great Doctor
I was impressed with Dr. Rao. He explained my problem thoroughly and suggested next steps I should take. He was very down to earth and friendly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam Wilhelm – Mar 19, 2025
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Do not understand “review title”
This questionnaire came shortly after I arrived home and it is very hard to complete with dilated pupils
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2025
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Excellent Care
I am confident my retina care is top notch. Dr. Rao is always patient with my questions too, and I appreciate that very much! I am very thankful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Carruth – Mar 12, 2025
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Nevis in eye
The Doctor asked how long Nevis has been present. Examined my eyes, talked with me. He was very Pleasant and knowledgeable. I liked him
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 04, 2025
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Highly recommend Dr. Rao
Very personable and explained everything in detail
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2025
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Very organized appointment. Pleasant people.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Thewes – Feb 05, 2025
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Excellent doctor and staff ! Very clean
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lana Russo – Jan 14, 2025
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Great Doctor
The staff , and everyone re vere personable , polite, also cares about the patient. Doctor Roe is also the exact same way .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bill R – Jan 03, 2025
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Excellent physician! Empathetic and compassionat.
The staff at the office in Beachwood were respectful and supportive.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Bernard Harris, MD – Dec 14, 2024
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Appointment was a yearly follow up. I have been patient for many years. Dr Rao is a great doctor. I would recommend him highly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 21, 2024
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Dr. Rao is though and answers all questions. He is never in a rush.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 10, 2024
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Holy Cow! New Digs!
I was absolutely floored by the new office spaces and how spacious the whole facility was. There were a lot of people being served but the speed of the flow moving through was quite surprising! Well done to the staff! Dr. Rao was his normal to the point physician. I appreciate that.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peter Killmer – Nov 08, 2024
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Dr. Rao
Every visit has been great. Everyone is friendly and very professional Dr. Rao is very down to earth. He explains what is going on and what the plan is. He makes you feel comfortable even though it's nerve-wracking . I highly recommend this office.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 30, 2024
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He was friendly, reassuring and clear in his evaluations. I felt comfortable and confident with my visit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 26, 2024
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On time, very professional and friendly care by all staff and very informative.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2024
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Telehealth
Visit was super. Well organized and well staffed, pleasant and friendly.Dr. Rao is easy to talk to and takes his time to answer questions or concerns. Great guy.A first class operation.JK
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2024
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Addressed me by name, explained results of tests, answered all my questions and was not in a rush. A much more professional than previous Dr. I was seeing in this practice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2024
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He and his staff are very kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything. He made me feel very confident about my upcoming eye surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dagmar Ryks – Oct 18, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rao 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...read more
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York Eye & Ear Inf

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Hospital Case Western

    Residency Hospital, 2008
  • Forest Park Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
  • St Louis University

    Undergraduate School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office3401 Enterprise Pkwy Ste 300 Beachwood, OH 44122
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office6100 S Broadway Ste 200 Lorain, OH 44053
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 1:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office15299 Bagley Rd Ste 200 Cleveland, OH 44130
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Retina Associates of Cleveland Inc.24075 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Southwest General Health Center

    18697 Bagley Rd
    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UH St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd
    Westlake, OH 44145
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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