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Narsing Rao, MD, Ophthalmology, Los Angeles, CA

NarsingRaoMD

Ophthalmology • Los Angeles, CA

Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Grace and Emery Beardsley Professor, USC Department of Ophthalmology; Co-Director, USC Roski Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Los Angeles

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  • Office

    1450 San Pablo St
    Ste 4000
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-442-7152
    Fax+1 323-442-6412

Summary

  • I am involved in the treatment of inflammatory ocular diseases affecting the uveal tract, vitreous, retina, and sclera. For the past 25 years, I have focused on clinical and basic research on oxidative stress mediated retinal damage in intraocular inflammation/uveitis and I have had several successful NEI-funded R01 grants since 1985 and worked on many projects with high relevance to the public health.

    • Narsing A. Rao, MD

    Professor of Ophthalmology Director of the Uveitis Service and the Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory

Education & Training

  • Other
    OtherClass of 1977
  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
    Armed Forces Institute of PathologyFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 1975 - 1976
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1969 - 1975
  • Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center
    Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health CenterInternship, Ophthalmology, 1968 - 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1976 - 2015
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1970 - 2014
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1982 - 2009
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1976 - 2005
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • List of America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly 2011, 2015
  • Bietti medal International Council of Ophthalmology, 2008
  • Award from European Vision and Eye Research Association 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Narsing Rao Steps in as Interim Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
    Narsing Rao Steps in as Interim Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USCSeptember 23rd, 2020
  • USC Roski Eye Institute Experts Present Breakthrough Research at AAO 2017
    USC Roski Eye Institute Experts Present Breakthrough Research at AAO 2017November 10th, 2017
  • USC Keck School of Medicine Dean to Step down After 3 Years
    USC Keck School of Medicine Dean to Step down After 3 YearsAugust 26th, 2020

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
    Member
  • American Uveitis Society
    Member
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
    Member
  • International Uveitis Study Group
    Member
  • Verhoeff-Zimmerman Society
    Member

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