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Mr Prasad Rao

Ophthalmology Shrewsbury

Mr Prasad Rao

6 years of experience

3,744+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Prasad Rao at a glance

Mr Prasad Rao is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 43+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Rao is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS trust since 1999. He was the head of the department and the Clinical Director of Ophthalmology between 2016 and 2020. He was also the head of Medical Retina service for 16 years till 2016.

He qualified in medicine from Hyderabad, India in 1983 and spent a further 10 years in two prestigious teaching institutes at Liverpool and Aberdeen to specialise further in general Ophthalmology and Retinal diseases.

He is a top expert in Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, Cataract surgery, Laser treatments, Uveitis and retinal vein occlusions.

He undertakes approximately 400 cataract operations, 200 retinal laser treatments and over 300 macular degeneration treatment procedures annually.

Mr Rao was nominated for the best medical retinal service in the UK for four consecutive years by Macular Society between 2011 and 2014. He is also a recipient of 5 clinical excellence awards.

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

— Mr Prasad Rao

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Shrewsbury (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Shrewsbury (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-601818 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6C8F4A65 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,290
Annual physical exam 99395 1,244
Vaccination administration 90471 188
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,563

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Prasad Rao

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Prasad Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1121/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34433252 · cited by 10
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Prasad Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2342/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33034430 · cited by 48

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Shrewsbury · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.garikapati.prasad.rao.1@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Mr Prasad Rao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Prasad Rao treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

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

Mr Prasad Rao is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Prasad Rao specialise in?

    Prasad Rao specialises in Ophthalmology in Shrewsbury, GB. 43 years of clinical experience.

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    Prasad Rao speaks English.

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