Ophthalmology
Rajesh Rao, MD
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Dr. Rajesh C. Rao, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus surgery. He focuses on treating conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed or misaligned eyes), heterophoria, exophoria, and diplopia (double vision) in both children and adults. He serves pediatric populations, including premature infants screened for retinopathy of prematurity in neonatal intensive care units, as well as adults with complex strabismus issue
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- University of Michigan Medical School — M.D., 1992
- University of Wisconsin Madison — Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
- UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute — Residency, Ophthalmology, 1996
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital — Internship
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Beaumont Hospital, Troy
- Hurley Medical Center
- Ascension St. John’s Hospital
- St. Joe’s Hospital (Pontiac)
- Children's Hospital of Michigan
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice