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Dr. Prabakar Kumar Rao MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Prabakar Kumar Rao MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(13)
4921 Parkview Pl Suite 12b Saint Louis MO, 63110
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Prabakar Rao is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. 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

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1995

University of California 1995

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Prabakar Kumar Rao MD's Practice location

Practice At 4921 Parkview Pl Suite 12b

4921 Parkview Pl Suite 12b -
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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New patients: 314-747-5262, 314-362-7382, 314-362-3937
Fax: 314-362-3725, 314-747-3258

Dr. Prabakar Kumar Rao MD's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rao


4.0

Based on 13 reviews

Dr. Prabakar Kumar Rao MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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