Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Aravinda K. Rao

Ophthalmology
Joshua M. Groetsch, MD LLC
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 125, 
Metairie, LA 
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Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Joshua M. Groetsch, MD LLC
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 125, 
Metairie, LA 
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Overview

Aravinda Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in LA
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

JOSHUA M. GROETSCH, MD LLC
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 125, Metairie, LA 70002
Call: 504-833-5573

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

Endogenous Nocardia farcinica Endophthalmitis in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Endogenous Nocardia farcinica Endophthalmitis in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Journal: Retinal cases & brief reports
Published: November 17, 2025
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