Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Aravinda Rao is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal specialist and clinical associate professor at LSU Health New Orleans. He serves as the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Director and holds the Dominick D. and Wilhelmina L. Aiena Professorship of Ophthalmology. His clinical expertise focuses on advanced diabetic retinopathy, providing both medical and surgical treatments for complex retinal conditions.
Patients with retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, retinal detachments, and endophthalmitis can expect specialized, comprehensive care. Dr. Rao's approach combines advanced vitreoretinal surgical techniques with a deep commitment to patient education and research.
Dr. Rao sees patients at LSU Eye Clinic locations in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and actively involved in professional organizations including the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Training

in VitreoRetinal
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Fellowship
Transitional Internship
Tulane University
Residencyin Ophthalmology
LSU Eye Center/Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Residency
MD
Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical School
BS (Biology)
Loyola University Chicago
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Association of American Medical Colleges Leadership in Academic Development Program
Association of American Medical Colleges
Publications & Press
Current Trends in Management of Acute Post Surgery Endophthalmitis among US Surgical Retinal Specialists
ASRS Abstract•2018The Role of X-rays and Other Electromagnetic Radiation in Evaluating Paintings for Forgery and Restoration
JOFRI, Vol 5•2016Incidence of rebleeds after PPV with SF6 versus air
ARVO 2015•2015Postoperative Outcomes in attending versus fellow-performed macular hole surgery
ARVO 2015•2015The Effect of Ocular Massage on Intraocular pressure in Phakic eyes versus Pseudophakic eyes after Intravitreal injections
ARVO 2015•2015Upstream Flanking sequences and transcription of SINEs
J Mol Biol•2000Evolution of B2 repeats: the muroid explosion
Genetica•1997
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- LA
- License Numbers
- 026058


