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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 45
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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Viejo, CA.
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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Viejo, CA.

About Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Dr. Rao graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Sciences Center - Houston. Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Viejo, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Advanced Eye Medical Group and is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Stye, Eye Pain, Blindness, Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Eye Infections, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Blepharitis and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao also speaks Marathi and Spanish. Dr. Rao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Stye
Visual Field Defects
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Stye
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Eye Pain
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Blindness
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eye Infections
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pterygium
Tear Duct Surgery
Bell's Palsy
Keratitis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Trichiasis
Lazy Eye
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Iridocyclitis
Hordeolum
Glaucoma
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Chorioretinal Scars
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Migraine
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Floaters
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Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Strabismus
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Disorder of Choroid
Shingles
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Nearsightedness
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Farsightedness
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Optic Neuritis
Esotropia
Astigmatism
Keratoconus
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Exotropia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Nystagmus
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Southern CA Employee
    Oscar Insurance CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO

Where Dr. Kavita Rao, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Advanced Eye Medical Group
    26701 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  2. 2 UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Dec 20, 2024
I've been struggling with ocular surface disease for a long time, and Dr. Rao's management has transformed my quality of life. She introduced me to innovative treatments that have reduced my discomfort significantly. Her attention to detail and genuine care for her patients are remarkable!
Linda K. — Dec 20, 2024
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Meet Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Languages Spoken
Marathi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Rao's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kavita Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Stye, Eye Pain, Blindness, Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Eye Infections, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Blepharitis and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kavita Rao, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kavita Rao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2010
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center - Houston
    2013
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Kavita Rao, MD Practices

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA

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