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
- Ophthalmology
- Cataract Extraction
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Capsule Opacification
- 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
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Medical School
8/23/1999 - 6/13/2003
The Christ Hospital of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Internship
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2004
University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Residency
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.
342 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
4.7 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. Tandon has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
Very good.
Dr. Tandon was excellent, efficient and caring.
Excellent doctor, knowledgeable, friendly, skillful.
My questions sent through my chart to Dr. Tandon were answered by a personal phone call from him.
I thought I was going to have to schedule surgery for scar tissue removal in my left eye, but Dr. Tandon removed it the same day. Yeah Thank you Dr. Tandon
Pleasant, to-the-point, brief but thorough post-op visit
Skilled
I was referred to Dr. Amit Tandon to see if he could help with Lasik Eye Surgery. And although I am not a candidate, my husband and I appreciated his thoughts and honesty. We traveled to this appointment 2 hours each way because we were confidant that either way he would tell us and make a good assessment and we could trust him.
He was very appreciable & friendly while giving me information I needed to know about procedure. He clearly explained benefits. And risks. Gave me time to ask questions I actually looked forward to the cataract surgery as I needed it. Felt confident it would go well.
Friendly and to the point.
Dr. Tandon came in briefly before the procedure but long enough to answer all of my questions and concerns. His cheerful demeanor let me know everything was going to be fine because I was in good hands.
Excellent experience
Very courteous
Dr. Tandon is an excellent physician and I greatly appreciate his care.
Excellent doctor.
Great experience every time - Dr. Tandon is always upbeat & interested in what I have to say.
Dr. Amit Tandon was the most professional, caring & kind doctor that I have ever me. He listened to me, laughed with me and I trusted him completely. I will recommend him to all my family & friends.
He was very knowledgeable and did an amazing job!
Explained procedure thoroughly.
Of course, I only saw him briefly (for cataract surgery), but he was also VERY nice.
Very happy
Dr Tandon is an amazing
Outstanding professionalism & skill as a surgeon.
Good.
I will highly recommend Dr. Tandon for cataract surgery. He was very kind - and he loves his job. I am so glad he was the one that did this surgery.
Dr Tandom was excellent. Respectful courteous and fast to get things done
Very friendly and helpful
I was very nervous and everyone was so comforting and kind.
Had POOR outcome after cataract surgery. I think he has too many patients and rushes through appointments. Did not explain options before surgery. Will not recommend to family or friends. Every time I saw him I felt like I had one minute to ask a questions before he wanted to leave. With any appointment he never spent more than 5 minutes with me, most of the time less. He was always nice and friendly however.
Excellent "bedside" manner - put me quickly to ease and assured me he'd take good care during my surgery.
Polite and knowledgeable
Dr. Tandon is an excellent doctor. He is professional, friendly, willing to answer questions.
He is the very best
Every thing was very good!
Amit Tandon is a highly regarded eye surgeon, He was pleasant, thorough, and gave me good advice on how to proceed with two cataract surgeries.
Excellent, very pleasant and all questions and concerns answered
Dr. Tandon was very attentive and cares about what his patients have to say. He has time for me. He cared about my condition.
Wonderful doctor. Thank you!
The physician was excellent and performed my surgery and follow up appointment very well.
Linked himThe doctor was very professional, likable and attentive. I feel confident that he will take good care of my needs.
Explained procedure & what to expect during & afterwards. Very friendly & courteous.
Genuinely concerned about my satisfaction for the procedure
Friendly and knowledgeable
Dr. Tandon is an exceptional capable surgeon. His confidence is reassuring and contagious.
Dr. Tandon was so comforting and caring. Again, he explained what would happen, never made me feel rushed through. I feel I can contact him at any time should I have any questions or concerns. And my surgery went EXCELLENT. Highly highly recommend.
He was very nice
Excellent provider, loved how he made very comfortable.
Dr. Tandon was so professional and put me at ease through the whole procedure!
Dr. Tandon was very friendly, professional and punctual.
Provider was very pleasant & helpful with any concerns or questions I had.
Always excellent.
Dr. Tandon anticipated my questions. This was amazing to me.
He is excellent in his field.
Very friendly and receptive. This is OSU, and it was obvious he was very busy.
Very kind and caring. Honest with me that I don't need surgery at this time.
Awesome! Professional, good bed side manner, very competent.
Thorough and completely accurate
Provided clear options for future services
All good.
The Dr. Was great in explaining what is going on with my eye and the procedure he will be doing..answered all my concerns
Super pleased with the whole team! This was a tough one and everyone helped to make it easier. Thank you Dr. Tandon and ER team & regular staff.
Dr. Tandon is AWESOME! He contacted me "daily" as I was having some issues with the anesthesia.
Dr. Tandon is excellent. I had cataract surgery the day before and it went well. I can see really well with my right eye now. It's like a miracle to have such good vision now -
Dr. Tandon is a delight to interact with.
-Thankful everyone still wears masks - all kind & helpful.
Dr. Tandon could tell I was apprehensive about the surgery and completely put me at ease.
Fine.
Great
He was nice and provided with me all the information I need to know
Doctor was excellent
Excellent - had researched cataract surgery and all questions regarding lenses and procedure itself answered.
Dr. Tandon is very professional and highly capable. He answered all my questions and explained the procedure so I could understand everything.
Dr. Tandon is attentive and caring.
He was very friendly and went over things very quickly. I felt very rushed in answering his questions. I don't know anything about cataract surgery other than what my eye doctor had told me. The doctor went over things very quickly and said now do you have any questions. I know they were extremely busy but he didn't even take 5 minutes with me I don't think.
Very professional and great reviews from friends. He is the best along with a great staff in all areas.
Personable, knowledgeable. Very likeable.