Andrew Hendershot, MD
Physician, Professor
Ophthalmology - Cornea & External Diseases, Ophthalmology
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614-293-8116Conditions and expertise
- Cataract
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Keratoconus
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
Locations
- Havener Eye Institute in Eye and Ear Institute
Academic information
Department: Ophthalmology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I'm an ophthalmologist, specializing in the cornea and external eye disease. I interact with a variety of patients, including people from other countries. It's a different experience every day.
Ohio State offers the latest equipment and treatments. We help people who couldn't be helped elsewhere. I'm very honest and upfront with patients who have difficult cases. Sometimes we have to say, "It's a bad problem, but we'll do everything needed to treat you."
I customize treatment to a patient's needs and personality. I may treat two patients with the same problem differently. For example, one patient may not want surgery, or another may not be able to manage complex treatment regimens.
Being able to restore sight to a person is rewarding. On post-operative days, medical students rotating with our specialty have said it's amazing. They are able to visit with patients the day after surgery with an improvement in vision that is better than it has been in years, or their entire life.
Restoring a patient’s sight so that they can see to read the morning paper or their hymnals or write letters to their grandchildren again is very rewarding.
Meet Andrew Hendershot, MD, cornea and external disease specialist | Ohio State Medical Center
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016–Present
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Presented numerous educational lectures at national and international meetings
- Director, Residency Program
- Collaborative research with multiple cancer drug trials at the James Professor
- Endowed professorship - The Thomas Mauger and L. Carol Laxson professorship in Ophthalmology Research
Conditions and expertise
- Cataract
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Corneal Ulcer
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Macular Dystrophy, Corneal
- Sjogren's Syndrome
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Corneal and External Diseases
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 - Residency - Ophthalmology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006 - 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
10/16/2011
News and media
My Videos
How cataracts develop and when to consider cataract surgery | Ohio State Medical Center
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.
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.
229 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Andrew Hendershot has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He was very professional and thorough and. Always took his time ro ensure he answered all my questions and concerns
Always listens. Understands my concerns.
Quick, focused, efficient
He recognized my issue right away and shifted my future care for this issue to a different specialist who had more experience with what appears to be happening to me.
All good
Great, he went over everything with me
Excellentgood
Dr. Hendershot is the best! He listens to you and your concerns and has a caring manner.
He seemed slightly"dismissive" of my questions/concernsit
Dr Hendershot is great
Very professional and did his job very well
Friendly, professional. Attentive.
All good
Takes time to listen to my concerns
Everything was fine answered. All my questions
I had a very good explanation during this visit. Everything was explained to me very well. I was allowed to ask questions, in which they were all answered.
He answered all of my questions and helped me understand the condition affecting my eyes.
He performed my eye surgery very well.
My care provider had time for me and he was very patient trying to explain in details all the procedures done on me that day. He gave me the opportunity to ask questions
Always have excellent care from Dr Hendershot