Summary

Dr. Prethy Rao is a board-certified ophthalmologist who also practices internal medicine, bringing a comprehensive approach to eye care and general health management. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and has been practicing for 15 years. Her dual specialty training allows her to address both complex eye conditions and underlying health issues that may affect vision.

Dr. Rao practices throughout the Houston and Sugar Land areas in Texas, with locations that include Chi Saint Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. She specializes in treating serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment and provides care for patients with high blood pressure, including pediatric cases. Her expertise includes performing retinal detachment surgery, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye diseases. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 15 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 9 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Prethy Rao has 9 locations

Dr. Prethy Rao

2727 Gramercy St Ste 200Houston, TX 77025
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Prethy Rao

7900 Fannin St Ste 3300Houston, TX 77054

Chi Saint Lukes Health Sugar Land Hospital

1317 Lake Pointe PkwySugar Land, TX 77478

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

16655 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77479

Retina And Vitreous Of Texas

2734 Sunrise Blvd Ste 303Pearland, TX 77584
Mon8:30 am - 3:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:00 am - 11:00 am
ThuClosed
Fri8:00 am - 11:00 am
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina And Vitreous Of Texas

750 Westgreen Blvd Ste 250Katy, TX 77450
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina And Vitreous Of Texas

350 Pine St Ste 330Beaumont, TX 77701
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina And Vitreous Of Texas

1105 W FRANK AVE STE 300LUFKIN, TX 75904
Mon8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 3:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina And Vitreous Of Texas

15999 CITY WALK STE 290SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
MonClosed
Tue1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wed12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
15 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXHouston , TXWebster , TXWebster , TX
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School Med School: University of Minnesota Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Prethy Rao

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Dean Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Devoted Health
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Prethy Rao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Prethy Rao has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 2012
University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public HealthGraduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Prethy Rao's office located?
Dr. Prethy Rao's office is located at 2727 Gramercy St Ste 200, Houston, TX, 77025.
Does Dr. Prethy Rao accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Prethy Rao accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Prethy Rao?
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Does Dr. Prethy Rao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Is Dr. Prethy Rao accepting new patients?
Dr. Prethy Rao has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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