Dr. Aravinda Rao

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 768-5842
Accepts Medicare

Location

9032 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Areas of Expertise

Endophthalmitis
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Advertisements

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

  • LSU Health Sciences Center

    in VitreoRetinal

    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

    Fellowship
  • Tulane University Health Sciences Center

    Transitional Internship

    Tulane University

    Residency
  • in Ophthalmology

    LSU Eye Center/Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    Residency
  • Tulane University School of Medicine

    MD

    Tulane University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Loyola University

    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 Abstract2018
  • The Role of X-rays and Other Electromagnetic Radiation in Evaluating Paintings for Forgery and Restoration

    JOFRI, Vol 52016
  • Incidence of rebleeds after PPV with SF6 versus air

    ARVO 20152015
  • Postoperative Outcomes in attending versus fellow-performed macular hole surgery

    ARVO 20152015
  • The Effect of Ocular Massage on Intraocular pressure in Phakic eyes versus Pseudophakic eyes after Intravitreal injections

    ARVO 20152015
  • Upstream Flanking sequences and transcription of SINEs

    J Mol Biol2000
  • Evolution of B2 repeats: the muroid explosion

    Genetica1997

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
LA
License Numbers
026058