Overview
Prethy Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Coats Disease, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6565 West Loop S Ste 400, Bellaire, TX 77401
2727 Gramercy St Ste 200, Houston, TX 77025
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.
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My work focuses on analyzing and improving the quality of clinical and surgical care in the field of retinal diseases. I am passionate about improving the quality of life for my patients by preserving and restoring their vision, but am also very interested in treating people on a larger scale. One way of doing so is by evaluating treatment outcomes across populations, and then identifying factors that contribute to excellent outcomes. I also specialize in the medical and surgical management of complex conditions including retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, floaters, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Weng is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prethy Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prethy Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prethy Rao by calling their office at 713-799-9975. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prethy Rao a top-rated expert for Vitrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prethy Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vitrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Prethy Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Prethy Rao is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Vitrectomy, Retinal Detachment, and Coats Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Prethy Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prethy Rao has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vitrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Prethy Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prethy Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Prethy Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-799-9975 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- VitrectomyDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Coats DiseaseDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- AlbinismDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
- Brown SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- ColobomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.