Andrea Sawchyn, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma, Ophthalmology
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614-293-8116Conditions and expertise
- Glaucoma
Locations
- Havener Eye Institute Eye and Ear Institute
Academic information
Department: Ophthalmology
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
My ophthalmology specialty includes treatment of cataracts, ocular hypertension (pressure in eyes) and all forms of glaucoma.
I decided to become a doctor after working for an ophthalmologist during college. I enjoyed it and found it very rewarding. That's when I knew medicine would be a good field for me.
After my glaucoma fellowship, I chose Ohio State to be involved in medical education. I greatly valued my education here during medical school and as a resident, and wanted to give back.
My responsibilities include staffing the resident glaucoma surgeries and the residents who see our patients with glaucoma. I've truly enjoyed that.
Ohio State's Havener Eye Institute is a wonderful place to work. Our outstanding staff are friendly and excellent to work with. I enjoy working together with all of the other subspecialties. Our goal is to work as a team so our patients benefit from diverse expertise.
The greatest sense of accomplishment in my day is the ability to help slow or stop the progression of glaucoma. Sometimes it means coaching patients on how to take their medications and other times it involves helping them through surgery. I find my work very rewarding.
Highlights
- Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs
- Director, Glaucoma Division
- Contributor, several medical publications
- Lead author, ophthalmology consult textbook chapters
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2017, 2019
- Best Doctor in America 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Received the Makley-Battles Teaching Award for excellence in residency teaching, 2013
Conditions and expertise
- Glaucoma
Locations
Havener Eye Institute Eye and Ear Institute
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Glaucoma
- Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, United States
7/1/2009 - 7/6/2010 - Residency - Ophthalmology
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
6/22/2005 - 6/25/2006 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/20/2001 - 6/12/2005
Certification
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American Board of Ophthalmology
6/3/2012
Ratings and 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.
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216 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Andrea Sawchyn has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She was unbelievable, an amazing doctor. I feel very safe
I think Dr Sawchyn is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
She is so knowledgeable, professional and pleasant
Always excellent
She is so competent as well as being concerned and friendly
Andria is the best
Dr sawchym is tremendous
Exceptional knowledge and skill, feel very confident and comfortable with my provider
Always shows concern for how I'm doing/feeling.
Good
Dr Sawchyn is an excellent ophthalmologist! Very courteous. Great knowledge and explanation of my situation!
I was given a variety of eye/vision tests in a timely manner.
Good
Very good
Good
Dr. Sawchyn is always great. She explains what she's seeing in terms I can understand and listened when I have questions.
Physician was very informative and explained everything as I was able to understand
Very knowledgeable about my history and very good in explaining net steps and rational for them.
Dr. Sawchyn sometimes talked too fast for me to understand. I have a hearing problem and would appreciate it if her nurse could stand by my ear and repeat what she said.
Knows her patients Remembers everything you discussed.