Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7698 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge LA, 70806About
Dr. Aravinda Rao is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Rao specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rao can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Rao can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 2002
Tulane University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
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