Mr Prasad Rao
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Mr Prasad Rao
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Mr Prasad Rao
Cataract surgeon and retina specialist in Shropshire
MB BS MS FRCS FRCOphth
GMC: 3600403
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Professional statement
Mr Prasad Rao is a consultant ophthalmologist in Shrewsbury for over 20 years. He has a wealth of experience and specialises in cataract surgery, laser eye surgery (not refractive lasers) and macular degeneration (AMD), uveitis, YAG laser capsulotomy, diabetic retinopathy and general Ophthalmology. He privately practises at Darwin Eye Consultants’ clinic based at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital and in the NHS at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SATH).
Mr Rao is highly qualified, with MB BS MS FRCS FRCOphth certifications. After qualifying in medicine from Hyderabad, India in 1983, he spent a further 10 years in two prestigious teaching institutes at Liverpool and Aberdeen. He specialised further in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, Uveitis and other retinal diseases.
At Darwin Eye Consultants, Mr Rao provides personalised and compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of treatment. As a trusted member of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, he is committed to delivering exceptional eye care to the local community.
Throughout his career, Mr Rao has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the field of ophthalmology. He has received numerous awards, including nominations for 4 consecutive years (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014) from the Macular Society for the best medical retinal service in the UK and also a recipient of five clinical excellence awards.
In addition to his reputed clinical practice, Mr Rao is actively engaged in research, with 35 publications in national and international journals in addition to several presentations at various conferences. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and a member of professional organisations including Euretina (the European retinal society), Midlands Ophthalmological society, the British Medical Association and the American Association of Ophthalmologists.
He has held his post as consultant Ophthalmologist at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals since 1999. He was the Head of retinal services for 15 years, and Head of the department and Clinical Director between 2015 and 2020.
He enjoys long distance running (London Marathon, Great North run, Great south run), Hill walking (Kilimanjaro, Snowdonia, Scafell pike, Ben Nevis), Travelling, Cooking, Gardening, Bird watching and Ball room dancing (Modern Jive- Ceroc).
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07/11/2024
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05/11/2024
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Mr Rao has been looking after my needs for some time. He is invariably courteous, caring and approachable. Above all, he makes himself available whenever possible. Also, his secretary is reliable and helpful and approachable
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21/10/2024
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My wife went in 15 minutes before the timed appointment to have drops put into her eyes and was then diagnosed at the time of the appointment. Excellent.
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27/09/2024
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Very nice gentlemen
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