About Me
My comprehensive ophthalmology expertise includes specialization in cataract surgery along with LASIK and refractive surgery.
I chose this field after watching an ophthalmologist perform cataract surgery during medical school. This was such an intricate, precise surgery. I thought it was truly amazing.
The next day was even better. When the eye patch was removed, the patient could see again. It was life-changing for that patient. I knew I could do this for the rest of my life. Now, I'm a busy cataract surgeon performing more than 1,500 cataract surgeries yearly.
I'm especially interested in choosing lens implants for cataract surgery. Specialized implants can correct astigmatism as well as cataracts. Other implants can correct presbyopia, or the need for reading glasses. We can choose lens implants that can improve both distance and close-up vision and often eliminate or decrease dependence on glasses.
In my clinic, we really connect with every patient. Having a good bedside manner and connecting with patients is part of being a truly good physician.
Although I examine eyes and perform eye surgery every day, some patients are nervous about it. My goal is to make them more comfortable so their experience is easier and they get better outcomes. My staff feels the same way. We try to treat our patients as if they are our good friends or family members.
Dr. Tandon also participates in the OSU Global Outreach project, which is an outreach and education program to restore sight and change lives around the world.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-present
- Professor of Ophthalmology
- Director, Outreach Services
- Ophthalmology education and curriculum standards review
- Residency Review Committee
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Refractive Errors
- Capsule Opacification
- Ophthalmology
- Cataract Extraction
- Cataract
- LASIK
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
Locations Where I Practice
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-8116
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 Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
8/23/1999 - 6/13/2003
Internship
The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2004
Residency
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2007
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
6/7/2009
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.
379 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
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Tandon has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Full of smiles looked into my eyes to make connection with me besides doing a diagnostic
The doctor only spent about 6-7 minutes with me. The discussion was mostly about what insurance would/would not cover rather than my frustration with my vision concerns.
I have complete confidence in Dr Tandon. He was professional while being very personable at the same time. Very happy to have him for my cataract surgery.
Was great
Top notch
Everyone I had contact with in the entire office was kind, friendly, and accommodating.
Just meeting him I felt at ease with him because he explained everything that I needed to know and he was very supportive about me and my decision
Dr. Tandon is exceptional. A highly skilled practitioner who has a great "bedside manner", making me, the patient, feel comfortable, well cared for and "seen". He was thorough in his examinations and explanations of the procedures, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I feel very fortunate to have been his patient and under his care for my cataract surgery, as I feel I received exceptional care. Thank you Dr. Tandon! :)
Very impressed with Dr. Tandon's knowledge and personal interaction with me and my husband.
Best practice I've been with at OSU.
All good
Superb!
Friendly, attentive, explained everything.
Excellent
All experiences I had was good and very matter of fact!
All positive! Wonderful chair-side manner! I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
He came to see me as soon as I Wes in the surgical center to say hello and mark the proper eye.
He was super friendly, professional and efficient-maybe a tad too efficient. I was In the room for three minutes, and the YAG procedure took all of 30 seconds. He said that he was zapping scar tissue from a previous cataract surgery. While the procedure may have been very straightforward to him- I wanted to have a better understanding of things (spend 30 seconds to explain the scar tissue issue).
Very personable and friendly.
Again, my appointment went well.
The Doc was amazing. I feel very good being under his care.
He a very good and explained the procedure and answered my questions.
Dr, Tandon was very nice and courteous. I appreciated how responsive he was with questions and concerns. Dr. Larry Castellano was very kind! Apologies if I have his name wrong. He definitely did everything possible to make me comfortable through the whole surgery.
Quick, professional, easy to talk to
Very professional, friendly and great communicator
I had nothing but a good experience
This was the first time that I consulted with this doctor and he appeared to be very skilled and knowledgeable in Ophthalmology.
I am very grateful to the doctor and his entire team. Highly professional and very good caring people.
Extremely personal and explained things in easy-to-understand language
Dr Tandon is knowledgeable, caring, and very friendly.
Excellent
Genuine care and personalization
Friendly - provided information in a concise manner
Very good.
Courteous/attentive/helpful.
Answered all my questions thoroughly
Friendly . Very competent . Explained the procedure and aftercare
Excellent patient interaction. Answered all questions, upbeat, kind.
Dr. Tandon is wonderful! He is so talented & kind! I'm thrilled with my new 20/20 vision in my right eye! Hopefully the other surgery in my left eye will go equally well!
One of the best drs. ever. He knows his trade.
Awesome provider did not rush me,and always checking with me to see if I had any questions. He wanted to make sure I understand that would happen in the future.
Skilled, excellent outcome
My care provider was very good.
Dr. Amit Tandon was cordial and professional. I would recommend him to others without hesitation.
Very pleased with his knowledge and skill.
Very professional, positive and helpful.
Better than excellent, outstanding! He was both patient and pleasant. Can't say enough good about him.
He carefully explained everything
"Excellent"!
He was very knowledgeable, spent adequate time with making sure I got the right lens choice and all questions answered.
Easy to talk to
Very good
Dr Tandon very efficient and caring
All good.
Outstanding from top to bottom.
My provider was very prepared.
Excellent
Dr. Amit Tandon could not have provided better evaluation. Explanations of treatment options and care. My recovery is on track with no complications and I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him and the Havener Eye Institute.
Exceptional! You are fortunate to have Dr. Tandon on your staff. He couldn't be better.
Great.
Dr Tandon was exceptional. Very thorough, courteous and professional. Great sense of humor which made me feel comfortable.
He's my favorite Doctor. His patient care is remarkable.
Believe it shall be beneficial - For all 3 of us husband, me, & MD - Husband & I can answer questions, and follow instructions.
All positive. Very impressed with Dr. Tandon. He thoroughly explained everything that would be done to correct the cataract issues. Answered all my questions.
Excellent and smart. I love Dr. Tandon
Very professional, kind, informative.
Dr. Tandon is wonderful.
Very good.
Very knowledgeable and pleasant
He was awesome!!
Attentive and professional. Answered questions immediately.
Very knowledgeable in his field. I reminded him of my macular degeneration when he was sharing how well I would see following the cataract procedure
All good
Very nice and listened to all my concerns providing answers.
Extremely professional
Dr. Tandon inspires confidence. His manner is very kind. His skill in communicating is very good, and encouraged me to ask all the questions I needed to ask.
Dr. Tandon was efficient, friendly and communicated very well all aspects of the procedure.
He was knowledgeable, , friendly and took all the time I needed to rxplss as in everything
Excellent, on time
Very thorough.
Explained the procedure and was very encouraging about the outcome.
Doctor explained some medical issues I was unaware of and how this would relate to surgery.
I ended up having to have laser treatments on my right eye. I was happily surprised when Dr. Tandon told me that he would do the laser treatment immediately and the issue with my eyes would be taken off, in a single office visit.
Dr. Tandon is one of the most respectful, caring, & talented physicians with whom I have ever had contact.
Smart!! I trust him 100%.
Very good
Dr. Tandon is a wonderful person and surgeon! I always felt safe and in good hands.
Can't say enough about Dr. Tandon. He was kind, caring, concerned , polite, profession and so very pleasant. II WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Great health care provided.
They all were great to work with.
Dr. Tandon was wonderful! Very respectful, informative, personable, professional. Listened to my concerns & questions & he answered all. I never felt like he was rushed. Very pleasant.
It was great. He was skillful and and he fully met my expectations.
He is amazing!
Provider was attentive descriptive caring made you feel it is no bad experience
So so nice.
Very outgoing. A people person.
Excellent, knowledgeable, warm
Dr Tandon truly is one of the best at what he does. Truly a pleasure and you feel that he cares about you and helping with vision.
It was a good experience
Told me what I needed to know. What he was doing in detail and did it.
Very professional.
Dr. Tandon is the best.
I can't say enough good about the care I received by my care provider. I am so grateful for the care my providers have given me.
Loved this Doctor, he instilled a sense of trust and calmed my nerves.
Dr. Tandon did an excellent job talking me through my LASIK procedure. It made me feel very calm and relaxed.
Every experience with provider was excellent.
Dr. Random was patient and kind and made me feel relaxed
Very good info costs/benefits, understood a complicated history
Dr. Tandon excellent.
Very professional and polite
The doctor described the surgery and pre & post op details to be aware of. Also reviewed no need to discontinue medications. Very reassuring.
Very friendly. Knowledgeable.
Dr. Tandon was very personable, explaining procedure follow up meds & appointments. I felt like I was in good hands & less anxious about the upcoming Cataract procedure
Dr. Tandon is always very nice and caring and willing to give you all the time you need!
There was no bad experiences just a very courteous and helpful staff.
Very positive.
The provider was very helpful, but needs to explain better the differences between laser and standard surgery to the patients
Professional, and informative. Would recommend to others.
Was relaxed yet professional . Instilled confidence in his knowledge
All good.
Very kind and thorough and explained everything in detail
All good. Very good experience.
Competent, kind, helpful, cheerful.
Dr. Tandon is the best! Took time with me explaining everything about my surgery and all my concerns. Very thorough, professional and friendly.
Great e.
Very personable. Professional.
Well done
Dr. was great, no problems at all.
Have the upmost confidence in Dr. Tandon.
Care provider was wonderful and honest about what to expect.
Dr. Tandon was the utmost professional. My surgery outcome is fantastic. He is excellent!!
Excellent service and care!
Fabulous experience. He sat down, look me straight in the eyes while talking to me. Did not come across as rushed. Asked if I had questions and then answered them.
Dr. Amit Tandon is excellent.
Dr. Amit Handen was very good and very efficient. Took time to answer my questions.
Very good, explained things so I could understand them and took care of the issue! He also predicted the need for a return visit in the next year or two, which was very helpful!
Very upbeat
Best provider ever. I would not go to anyone else.
Very personable, very knowledgable, very caring. Look right at me when talking to me.
Very friendly
Thoughtful, competent, cordial.
He was wonderful! Explained everything well and answered all my questions.
Very competent, reassuring & caring doctor.
Very nice person. Explained things in an easy-to-understand manner.
Very friendly and personable
Very polite and addressed my concern and made me feel comfortable going forward with procedure
Totally good experience. Dr. Tandon is wonderful.
Outstanding surgical care, friendly, communicative.
Very impressed.
On time, careful, complete, decisive diagnosis working with my original optometrist to determine plan of action, Impressive..
Everything went well.
Good
Efficient, pleasant
Dr. Tandon was everything I had hoped for for my cataract surgery. He seems very well informed and I learned much from meeting with him.
Very nice
Excellent: he clearly understood my situation, explained the status of my health issue (non-emergency), and described steps for future care
Dr. Tandon was excellent.