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Dr. Madhav Rao

Verified Ophthalmology Abu Dhabi

Dr. Madhav Rao

2 years of experience 5.0 (18 verified reviews)

3,359+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Madhav Rao at a glance

Dr. Madhav Rao is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Madhav Rao is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist and Senior Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon with 28 years of expertise in the field. He completed his MBBS at Kuvempu University in Karnataka, India, in 1995, followed by his MS in Ophthalmology at Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India, in 1999. Dr. Rao went on to qualify for the Diplomate in National Board Examination (DNB, Ophthalmology) in 2001 and became a Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow, UK) in 2002. He also completed a two-year fellowship in medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous and retina at the prestigious Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India. In 2003, he became a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), India, and was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 2021.

Dr. Rao's extensive clinical experience includes working as an Associate Consultant in Vitreous and Retina at Sankara Nethralaya, India, and as a Consultant at Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia, the only tertiary referral eye hospital in the Eastern Province of KSA.

In 2007, Dr. Rao moved to the UAE, where he continued his practice as a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon. He spearheaded the establishment of a complete Vitreo-Retinal department, creating a Center of Excellence in Ophthalmology at two leading multi-specialty private hospitals in Abu Dhabi, a role he held until 2024. Throughout his career, Dr. Rao has performed thousands of complex retinal surgeries and cataract surgeries, achieving exceptional outcomes for his patients. His dedication to advancing the field of ophthalmology and providing top-tier care has made him a respected leader in his specialty.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Madhav Rao

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-84919 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-37CBD8B9 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,427
Annual physical exam 99395 1,381
Vaccination administration 90471 2,333
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,866

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Madhav Rao
HEADSHOT
Madhav Rao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Madhav Rao with the team
WITH TEAM
Madhav Rao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet Madhav Rao

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Madhav Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6501/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38642019 · cited by 3
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Madhav Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6138/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33793386 · cited by 161

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · madhav.rao@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

18 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Madhav Rao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Madhav Rao treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr. Madhav Rao is one of 418 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Madhav Rao specialise in?

    Madhav Rao specialises in Ophthalmology in Abu Dhabi, AE. 30 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Madhav Rao treat?

    Madhav Rao treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Madhav Rao practise?

    Madhav Rao practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Madhav Rao speak?

    Madhav Rao speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Madhav Rao?

    Madhav Rao has a verified rating of 5/5 from 18 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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