Dr. Rumya Rao, MD

Dr. Rumya Rao is an ophthalmologist who brings two decades of expertise to eye care, with specialized training from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. Her extensive experience in ophthalmology allows her to address a wide range of vision concerns and retinal conditions. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rao practices at multiple Retina Institute of Illinois locations throughout the Chicago area, including Niles, Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Crystal Lake, Gurnee, and Huntley, Illinois, and maintains an affiliation with Ascension Saint Alexius. She specializes in treating posterior vitreous detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and floaters and flashes. Her clinical services include retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and comprehensive eye exams. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.7 on …Vitals.