Rajesh Chalamalasetty Rao, MD

• Retina Service

• Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD)
• Cystoid Macular Edema (CME)
• Cytomegalovirus Retinitis (CMV Retinitis)
• Detached Retina (Retinal Detachment)
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Endophthalmitis
• Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
• Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
• Retinoschisis
• Uveitis (Iritis)

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Residency

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Patient Comments

May 23, 2026 - "Dr Rao has been treating me for over [...] years. [...] he is a very caring and skilled surgeon. I love him"

April 29, 2026 - "Dr. Rao listened attentively and explained everything, including the results exam procedures. I have great confidence in him."

April 26, 2026 - "Dr Rao is an exceptional doctor and has a pleasant and fun bedside manner"

April 21, 2026 - "Dr. Rao is such an amazing doctor. I have been working with Dr. Rao for [...] years now and I have gone from requiring [...] to now annual follow ups. Dr. Rao and [...] not only provides treatment but actually educate their patients regarding what is going on and how you as a patient can take ownership of that. They helped me realize how much of my situation is manageable on my end by learning to control my [...]. The difference they have made in my life I cannot simply put into words. They genuinely care about their patients."

April 16, 2026 - "I have always felt Dr. Rao explains your problem and progress very thoroughly. He listens to you and gives answers to all your questions."

March 10, 2026 - "Dr. Rao is an excellent physician!"

March 3, 2026 - "Dr Rao is terrific in every way. He is so smart He communicates with patients so well"

February 24, 2026 - "I have been seeing Dr. Rao for [...] years and thank God, my eyes are now stable [...]"

February 23, 2026 - "My condition is benign, just yearly follow up. But Dr Rao is always nice and takes a minute for my questions."

February 18, 2026 - "I live in [...] now but it is still worth the drive to have Dr. Rao check my eyes biannually."

February 17, 2026 - "I love Rao"

January 28, 2026 - "Dr. Rao is always a Fantastic Provider! I like his way of explaining things so that I understand."

January 28, 2026 - "Dr. Rao is an excellent clinician. I am very happy with his care and treatment of my eye condition"

January 27, 2026 - "Dr. Rao is compassionate and supportive. He goes above and beyond with his services. He obtained prior authorization at lightning speed."

January 7, 2026 - "Dr. Rao has been outstanding with my treatment throughout my entire treatment. Very grateful and thankful for his continued care."

November 30, 2025 - "Dr Rao discussed the medical implications of my intended move to [...]."

November 18, 2025 - "Dr Rao is very knowledgeable, friendly, and shows interest in you personally. I have been under his care for [...] or so years now. His attitude and attention to his patients is the best of any physician I have ever encountered."

October 27, 2025 - "Dr. Rao was super! He was friendly, courteous, explained everything, listened to what I said, and answered all my questions."

October 14, 2025 - "Dr. Rao is quick and to the point as well as polite, he always answers my questions if I have any."

July 13, 2025 - "Before the surgery, I was very impressed with Dr. Rao's knowledge and explanation of what to expect and how important the treatment procedures were. He explained the surgery & what was going to be done, very thoroughly and with compassion. During the post op visit, Dr Rao listened to and answered my questions & concerns and eased my fears well, but due to being behind that day, seemed in a bit of a hurry."

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