About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016-2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Low Tension Glaucoma
- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Hydrophthalmos
- Glaucoma Drainage Implants
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma, Angle-Closure
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma, Neovascular
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma, Open-Angle
- Cataract
- Cataract Extraction
- Ophthalmology
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
8/1/2000 - 6/15/2004
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2005
Residency
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2008
Fellowship
University of British Columbia GME, Vancouver, BC
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
6/6/2010
Academic Information
My Department
Ophthalmology
My Division
Ophthalmology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
465 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Slabaugh has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
Dr. Slabaugh provided me with a color copy of the eye drops I could buy and use OTC.
Good experience
Best experience
All went very well
Professional and caring
Good
Dr Slabaugh is excellentAnswered all questions
Good I got when I got home from eye
Awesome
I like him very much. He has provided me excellent care since 2018. He and dr. Henderson are wonderful as is all staff.
Excellent
He was very pleasant and reassuring.
Good experiences and impressive too.
Shows overall concern for patient wellbeing and health
Great physician
Dr. Slaybaugh is a very caring person. He listens to your concerns and works to ease them.
Excellent job
Very helpful and kind
No getting a prescripci?n for my reading glasses
Good experience. RN went over all the material.
Understood my health concerns
As always, I received excellent care.
Everything went smoothly.
He was direct and able to explain what my eye health was.
Always great
Very satisfied
My experiences with Dr. Slabaugh Have all been excellent. He is careful never hurried and thoughtful glad to have him as my glaucoma doctor
Dr. Slaybaugh is great. Words cannot express how knowledgeable, friendly, and wise he has been addressing my care. He is definitely awesome.
Excellent doctor
All experiences were good. Caring and listened.
Dr Slabaugh is great. Very informative, explains things so they're understandable and outlines expectations
Friendly. Answered questions
Very good
Above excellence
Good
Very caring
I really like Dr Slabaugh. He's so kind.
Best of the best
Good
Excellent
Thorough with explanation of surgery
He right away diagnosed my red eye problem
Dr had clearly prepared by reading notes from referring physician. Either remembered or read chart to refer to my life history . Very calm , reassuring, accommodating as he performed a laser procedure during my visit. He was respectful of the student who was shadowing.
My doctor was thorough and listened carefully to my concerns. He offered good advice to improve my vision.
Thoughtful and compassionate
Excellent
THE BEST
Very good
Outstanding provider. He is also the one that did my cataract surgery in 2018.He knows my complete eye history and health history as well. He answered all my relevant questions, and was very friendly and professional to work with.
Very good caring doctor who listens to patients without rushing them.
I received the best of care.
Excellent
Dr. Slaybaugh was very good at explaining my condition and explaining to me how it could or could not affect me later. He also was very thorough and answering my questions regarding if my condition would be something my adult children could suffer from.
Very good now plan on surgery with provider
Care provider was excellent.
Good experience
Good, he knows what he is looking at and explains things good.
Excellent
Very good.
Always very pleasant and thorough!
Exceptionally knowledgeable and personable
Always professional
No issues. Good visit.
Provided detailed and easy to understand info about my treatment. The doctor provided a long term view that was really great.
Doctor and medical staff were quite knowledgeable and helpful.
He answered all my questions about cataracts and possible surgery
Dr. Slabaugh is an excellent care provider. He takes time to explain things and is a caring physician. It is evident he wants the best outcomes for his patients.
Good
Excellent - always takes as much time as needed
Very knowledgeable and gave clear explanations and choice for treatment plan.
My doctor is the best, I'm so glad I've got him
Professional, friendly and very knowledgeable
Excellent
Dr Slabaugh always takes the time to explain everything concerning any questions we have.
Dr. Slabaugh was very professional. He got right to the point of the visit which was great. I look forward to Dr. To take care of my eye health.
Dr. Slabaugh is extremely proficient in eye care and conditions. I trust him to care for my eyes. He is so much more knowledgeable than my previous Ophthalmologist.
Very good. Scheduled cataract surgery appointment for following week.
Extremely competent and thoughtful
Dr. Slabaugh has been a great ophthalmologist for me since he was recommended for me by a friend.
Professional & friendly.
Everything was good.
The entire staff and provider show very much respect for me. Listened to questions I needed to know.
Excellent doctor, I have been visiting this clinic since 2000.
He was very good, very pleased. I would recommend him to everyone.
Listened to me and helped my situation. Thank you!
Professional, knowledgeable, caring and efficient. Explains things well. Encourages conversations and joint decision - making.
Excellent
One answer for my entire experience - we drive an hour to get our medical assistance at OSU. It has always been personal, professional and through. Dr. Slabaugh is another great example of your care and concern.
Excellent experience
Very nice
Very good always answers question.
Always feel confident under Dr. Slabaugh's care.
All good!
He is excellent in all areas.
Everything was superior
Excellent doctor
Dr. Slabaugh is excellent. Good doctor. Nice guy.
1. Trust my care provider & receive feedback to my questions and or concerns & receive the best of care!
Dr. Slabaugh is warm and caring, listens to my concerns and provides reassuring answers. Complete trust in his skills & knowledge.
Very detailed exam and detailed discussion, a high quality experience.
Answered all my questions and called me personally after I contacted him with another question after leaving the office
He was excellent and helpful.
Loved going back
He is professional, helpful, friendly and humorous!
Mark Slabaugh is one of the best you have at OSU.
He was great. Answered a lot of technical questions regarding my condition, how it might change moving forward and treatment options
Always concerned, thoughtful, Responsive, and never in a hurry.
Dr. Slabaugh is very knowledgeable & I appreciate him caring for me.
Very good.
He was very good, nice, and professional.
Always great gave me what I needed.
Very good.
Dr. Slabaugh is an excellent eye doctor. During every appointment, he takes enough time to check my eye condition, explains about current eye condition & necessary steps to be taken for my vision improvement.
Very welcoming and considerate.
He is the best!
Dr. Slabaugh is always very professional. He answers my questions in a way I can understand. He is the best!
Personable, prepared, professional. He had consulted with my referring physician and had a tx plan formulated to present during the appt.
Wonderful
Dr. Slabaugh never makes me feel as though he's rushing. He takes his time, asking questions, explaining, making sure I understand.
Dr. Slabaugh was caring & patient, & informative regarding the next procedure to consider.
He is always straight forward - tells me the truth - discusses options - I like his style.
He is very nice and seems to know his work. He is always in a hurry. I wish for more time for questions.
WHEN I RECEIVE exceptional care I thank the people that are giving it to me. Please excuse my writing I am still taking eye drops.
I'm well pleased.
Dr. is very nice and knowledgeable and very caring.
IT WAS A VERY GOOD VISIT.
No problems.
Excellent Dr. Slabaugh is very trustworthy & makes me feel safe.
Was very good in explaining my problem.
Great!
Dr. Slabaugh is excellent!
Dr. Slabaugh is the best!! I am fortunate to have him caring for my eye sight.
Excellent!!
Excellent care.
Very friendly and courteous, pretty awesome.
She explained things.
Dr. Mark Slabaugh provided good experiences during all my eyes follow up visits.
Very helpful and informative.
Dr. Slabaugh is an excellent doctor who is familiar with my condition and asks good questions about my health.
Dr. Slabaugh is one of the best!
Dr. Mark Slabaugh is very profession willing to listen any question/concern. He only recommend if any procedure is necessary, takes enough time to review all previous/current records.
Explained things well.
Good
The doctor was very susscinct, & gave me an honest assessment.my
Excellent Dr. Slabaugh is very empathetic and knowledgeable. I saw him 3 times.
Outstanding. He always knows the issues and hells me understand what I need to do.
Asked good questions and looked to solve them
Knowledgeable & professional.
Very patient, caring, good listener.
Explained everything - made me at ease - great experience.
Dr. Slabaugh is an excellent doctor who is patient and very kind. He is knowledgeable and answers all questions. I have referred others to him.
The doctor and medical student were friendly, respectful and patient as they explained the procedures and answered my questions.
Patient courteous answered all questions
Excellent doctor.
Excellent! Dr. Slaybaugh cares about his patients as though we were family
Thorough in explaining the difference in eyes and the change that has occurred
Very professional
Dr. Slabaugh is the best! I have been under his care for a number of years. Glaucoma & cataract surgery - Always caring & competent.
The best highly recommend.
I am treated very nice and polite. Thank you.
Excellent.
He is the best above all.
Over-all very good. Excellent care Dr. Slabaugh & thanks.
Everything went smooth!
All good
Very attentive
He listened to my questions and explained the procedure to me
No bad experiences. Very nice. Explained all our questions.
My care provider was excellent in his service.
Professional, friendly, extremely competent ,and reassuring.
Dr was fine
I always had a good experience -
I hold this provider in high regard, his care has been excellent.
Listened well and explained things completely.
Very good. Dr. Slabaugh is great!
Top notch doctor.
Very good experiences for the meeting with the doctor.
Very professional
Dr. was highly recommended & I was confident that he was good.
Caring good attitude.
Doctors were very up todate with what my problem was and had a game plan to fix it. They explain my options and let my wife and I decide which option was best for me.
Excellent doctor
Dr Slabaugh is caring and very well informed. I am happy to have him as my doctor.
He is wonderful.