Rajesh Chalamalasetty Rao, MD

• Retina Service

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

Medical School or Training

Residency

Fellowships

Board Certifications

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Patient Comments

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."

June 8, 2025 - "Dr Rao is an excellent doctor."

May 20, 2025 - "I see Dr. Rao [...] He is an excellent retinal surgeon [...]"

May 13, 2025 - "[...] The visit with Dr. Rao was as it usually is, brief, pleasant and straightforward. [...]"

April 30, 2025 - "I first seen Dr. Rao in [...]. Dr Rao always treated me with respect and he has taken care of me for the last [...] years I owe my sight [...] to Dr Rao. I always recommend Kellogg Eye clinic and Dr Rao to anybody that I hear has eye problems."

April 28, 2025 - "Dr. Rao is an excellent doctor. I am very happy with the care and treatment he has provided me."

April 13, 2025 - "I have never had a bad experience with Dr [...] Rao he is the best makes me feel very comfortable and his staff is great slso"

March 21, 2025 - "Dr. Rao is friendly, personable, professional, attentive, and very knowledgeable."

March 2, 2025 - "Dr Rao, was compassionate for my concern with issue that was present, and rescheduled me, Thanks Dr. Rao"

February 4, 2025 - "[...] Dr Rao is good! I only see him for maybe five-eight minutes but it is enough to have a good impression!!"

January 28, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Rao listened to my scheduling challenges and was able to make sure that I could see him within my parameters. He has been kind and understanding, and it really is compassion that makes the patient experience."

January 19, 2025 - "I love Dr. Rao"

December 24, 2024 - "Dr Rao is the reason that I can still see [...]. He is a talented physician and surgeon. I'm grateful that he was on call the night I needed surgery"

December 11, 2024 - "Dr, Rao is a wonderful person and an excellent doctor [...]"

December 10, 2024 - "I have nothing but praise for [...] Dr. Rao. [...] when I am with [...] doctor Rao, I never feel like they rush me. They take the time to talk with me and answer. Any questions I have."

December 8, 2024 - "Dr. Rao is a wonderful physician with me. He seems happy to see me, answers all my questions, and seems to respect what I say or ask about. [...]"

December 8, 2024 - "I like Dr Rao and [...]. I feel they did a good job and we're courteous. [...]"

December 3, 2024 - "I come there for my retina health. Dr. Rao always is excellent, I get my pictures of eyes [...]. With my treatment, my condition is stabilized [...]"

November 26, 2024 - "I have recommended Doctor Rao to several people"

November 10, 2024 - "Dr Rao is great. I just wish I could have seen the pictures [...] in comparison to my last visit [...]. Think this should be shown to patient every time."

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