Zachary Mikolaj, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - Glaucoma
Make an appointment
614-293-8116
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Cataract Extraction
- Toric and Multifocal Implants
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
Locations
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Havener Eye Institute
Academics and research
Department: Ophthalmology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in diagnosing and treating a range of eye conditions, with a focus on glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and pediatric ophthalmology.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and clear, honest communication in every encounter. I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and vision goals.
Conditions and expertise
- Cataract
- Cataract Extraction
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Eye Pain
- Glaucoma
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Iritis
- Presbyopia
- Toric and Multifocal Implants
- Vitreous Detachment
Locations
Havener Eye Institute
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Glaucoma
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 - Residency - Ophthalmology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2019 - Internship - Transitional Year
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2011 - 5/20/2015
Certification
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American Board of Ophthalmology
10/23/2021
Academics and research
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about education and mentorship. I serve as an assistant clinical professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I help train the next generation of eye care specialists.
Research interests
- Medical Education
Academic information
- Department:
- Ophthalmology
- Division:
- Ophthalmology
More about my research
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.
378 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, Dr. Mikolaj has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Mikolaj was pleasant and efficient. He made a conscious effort to get me out of the office and headed home since the weather was bad and I had a long drive.
Very thorough and caring. Most professional and inspires confidence
good
I don't know what I would do without Dr Mikolaj. I am very confident in his ability and desire to care for me.
The doctor is very kind and funny.
Dr. Mikolaj is always so caring and knowledgeable. My experience with him could not be better.
I liked how he was able to break certain topics down into layman's terms for me
The Dr was very helpful kind and explained and gave me a plan for my dx. Very thankful being referred to this Dr
Very good, always informative and courteous
Dr appointment was very good and.satisfactory. He answered my questions and concerns.
I truly enjoy visiting with him, he really cares.
Very good
She examined my eyes she took her time she made me feel comfortable and relaxed and proceeded with the examination she was wonderful assistant
Very good
I have nothing bad to report. I have only seen this doctor twice but he makes me feel comfortable and explains what id going on and answers all my questions.
Excellent
He is awesome! Very friendly and thorough.
Very good
Great
Always does his best to answer my questions
Dr Mikolaj is an excellent doctor, one of the best I've seen, and I've been to a lot of doctors over the years. He truly cares about his patients. He is very thorough and makes sure I understand his instructions. He prints them out for me, since I have short term memory problems since my stroke. I consider him not just a doctor, but a friend.
I have confidence in Dr. Mikolaj! He is always pleasant, and gets to the point! I appreciate that
Asked questions and listened to my answers. I did express some concern for an eye irritant that feels like something is in my eye and am still not 100% confident that issue has been addressed.
My provider is an ophthalmologist, and I feel that he is doing an excellent job of treating me for glaucoma.
The eye doctor was well versed in my vision issues and refilled my eye drop Rxs.
Dr acted like we were disturbing him
Very concerned, looks for best medication and cares for my comfort level in taking the meds.
I love his humor, I love his honesty and I love the care he gives
Very courteous and helpful
Excellent. Before I knew , the surgery was over the previous day and this follow-up check up was great!
He was just great! Very respectful and thorough. He took the time to explain everything and made sure I understood what was happening. Im very impressed!
Very prompt very thorough and precise and great
Very good
Very knowledgeable and respectful
Very good
He seems very knowledgeable and caring.
Goodgood
I recommend Dr. Mikolaj to anyone I know that has eye issues. He has the best bedside manner and I truly believe he cares. I couldn't be more pleased with the care that I receive from him.
Good
Dr Michael I is always friendly and concerned and willing to speak with you.
He took the time and listened to my questions. Didn't feel rushed.
Good
Dr Mikolaj is always very thorough
All good, always good.
Not quite as informative as I expected at this visit.
Great
Great and kind
This provider is exceptionally good! He immediately noticed a problem I've had for over two years that other providers have missed
Very knowledgeable friendly and really cared
He is an excellent doctor.
Everything was good
I walk very slowly, and get out of breath trying to get places, I appreciated the chariot ride through the facility.
All good. Excellent care and genuine concern for my circumstances.
Dr.Milolaj is the BEST!
He's referring my to a retinal specialist which I appreciate .
Dr Mikolaj was very helpful with test results and future treatment ie. Cataract surgery
I am so impressed with Dr. Mikolaj. I finally feel like I have found an eye doctor who understands, or at least, is not intimidated by my eye condition.
He was excellent
Thorough and relatable
Good
Good
Always takes his time to listen and help.
Dr. Mikolaj and his staff are the best!
Dr is very knowledgeable and friendly and that is why I am willing to drive 80 miles to see him
Very excellent
Very helpful
Dr Mikolaj is a gem!!!
He is very thorough and make sure that I'm getting the care that I need
He was very knowledgeable about what I needed to have done and how we would get there . Let me know the risks of my surgery.
Excellent great
He seemed to be very professional and you could tell he had my best interest at heart.
Good
Dr. Mikolaj works hard to keep my glaucoma controlled.
Dr Mikolaj is Outstanding in ALL respects. Can't say enough good things about him.
Outstanding Provider outstanding
Dr Mikolaj is the most caring doctor I have every experienced. I trust him completely.
Dr. Mikolay is the most knowledgeable Glaucoma Specialist that I have ever seen. Additional, he was approachable, answered all my questions, and remained available until all my issues where resolved.
What is a pleasure to work with. He seems concerned and interested in helping me.
No bad experiences. I like this care provider and appreciate that he will take the time to go beyond the routine questions to explain the whys and wherefores.
Always a great experience!
Efficient
This is a new doctor for me since my ophthalmologist had retired a few months ago. I found it very helpful that he had familiarized himself with information on my records that helped with my situation.
I was very impressed with his total care and made me feel better about my problem.
Excellent physician
Provided exceptional care throughout the entire process from pre to post op.
Provided helpful suggestions
He is caring and takes his time to explain everything
My care provider was the superb provider that he always is - professional, knowledgeable, friendly, reassuring, and caring.
Always great!
Dr. Malakaj was concerned and caring. He does a good job of explaining what transpires during my eye exams.
Dr.Mikolaj explained different aspects of my vision thoroughly but in easy to understand terms. He took the time to explain the logistics of cataract surgery when I need it.
Professional, helpful ,very kind.
Dr. Zack is excellent. Tells me exactly what I am up against. Appreciated his personal visit before surgery. I was a nervous wreck and he straightened me out.
Excellent bedside manner
All excellent
Overall good person that cares
Good
Attentive
Dr Miklaj listens to and is very professional and thorough.
Very professional and easy to talk to and explains things
All good
Always willing to listen, give encouragement and goals for my health.
He didn't d a great job of describing my problem and gave me a strategy to help
Very good
The provider was prompt courteous and straight forward
It was a great experience and doctor took time to listen to all my questions and concerns and gave clear answers. I appreciate that.
Dr. Mikala was professional, concerned and helpful. He always shows concern and care.
Dr M. Is great and has a way of explaining things you can understand
He is always very solicitous of my concerns and needs and works hard to care for me.
My last e visirs I could not understand what the person taking my medical info said. Most recentlly she poked my eye doing pressure check without waiting for numbing from the drops. Did not seem to care about my comfort from the test.
He was awesome! A professional specialist. The experience and procedure was even better than than he described. Every step happened just like he said!
Dr Mikolai is always attentive and kind. He takes time to ask questions, to listen, and to explain clearly. He is a fantastic clinician.
Dr Mikolaj listened to my concerns and explained everything to me.
Very thoughtful and caring
Dr Mikolaj is the best! Patient and thoughtful and answers any questions
He explained everything that he was going to do
Very good
Dr. Mikolaj is professional and personable. I appreciate his skills and ability to answer my questions.
Dr Mikolaj is the best physician I've ever had. He explains everything and is so kind. He's very knowledgeable and also very thorough. I never feel like he's not listening to me and he always goes the extra mile to take care of my health.
He is very professional, very caring and considerate to listen to my problems about my eyes
Very good experience
Very open to concerns
Always the best
Very caring nice helpful very
Dr. Mikolaj, is an incredible doctor and amazing caring person. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Very knowledgeable Dr.
I had visions issues and they were determined to help.
Very professional, very caring and thorough
Very pleased
Nothing bad at all, the usual excellent care.
First class!
Dr Miikolaj is always caring and respectful. He treats me as an individual and I trust my eyes to his care.
Best Doctor ever, I'm so glad he's my doctor.
I love Dr Mikolaj!
Satisfactory
The doctor took care of my problem.
Very professional and courteous. Listens well, answers all questions in detail. Can tell he is a highly trained physician. I have the utmost trust and faith in his abilities.
He seemed to care about me and my family and helped us to feel at ease
Dr Mikolaj consistently provides excellent care.
Outstanding Doctor. Very caring
Great experience- cafetul examination and follow up plan
Good
Nice. Friendly
My experiences were all good with excellent explanations and outlines of courses of treatment.
Dr Mikolaj is the best!! So knowledgeable and always listens to my concerns. He's so kind and calming. I have complete confidence in him and the treatment of my eyes.
Dr Mikolaj is an excellent diagnostician and communicator. He is caring and supportive. I have complete trust in him.
Dr Zach showed good understanding of my physical history
Kind, thoughtful, thorough
Enjoyed the professionalism.
Dr. Mikolaj (I hope I spelled that correctly) was really wonderful. He saw me early to accommodate my schedule, and he was professional, friendly, and very helpful.
Interested
Very good
He is always nice and listens to my concerns.
Dr has a very good attitude and is very comical. I really like him
He a very good doctor
It's all good
Good