Veena S. Rao
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Veena S. Rao

Ophthalmology
Atrium Health
Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews
724 Aubrey Bell Drive, 
Matthews, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
Atrium Health
Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews
724 Aubrey Bell Drive, 
Matthews, NC 
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Overview

Veena Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Yale University
Residency
Duke Eye Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews
724 Aubrey Bell Drive, Matthews, NC 28105
Call: 704-295-3550
Other Locations
Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates P.A. - Monroe
1632 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28112
Call: 704-295-3725
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    • Cataract
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    • Glaucoma
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    • Ocular Hypertension (OHT)
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