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Prabakar Rao, MD, Ophthalmology, Saint Louis, MO

PrabakarKumarRaoMD

Ophthalmology Saint Louis, MO

Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Professor and Faculty Clinical Director, John F Hardesty MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

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  • Office

    4901 Forest Park Ave
    Saint Louis, MO 63108
    Phone+1 314-362-3937
    Fax+1 314-362-3725

Education & Training

  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisMBA, 2017 - 2018
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1999 - 2001
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1999
  • Aurora Health Care
    Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1996 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Repurposed Drug May Help Stabilize Vision in Rare Disease
    Repurposed Drug May Help Stabilize Vision in Rare DiseaseJune 17th, 2024
  • Repurposed Drug May Help Stabilize Vision in Rare Disease
    Repurposed Drug May Help Stabilize Vision in Rare DiseaseJune 17th, 2024