Andrea Sawchyn

Andrea Sawchyn, MD

  • Ophthalmology – Glaucoma
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8116

About Me

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

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Optic Nerve Diseases
  • Hypertensive Retinopathy
  • Eye Abnormalities
  • Iritis
  • Eye Pain
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma
  • Cataract

Locations Where I Practice

Outpatient Surgery

in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-2090

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/20/2001 - 6/12/2005

Internship

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/22/2005 - 6/25/2006

Residency

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009

Fellowship

Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/2009 - 7/6/2010

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology
6/3/2012

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.

408 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024

    Very polite and professional.

  • Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024

    Dr. Sawchyn has a manner that puts one at ease instantly. She takes ample time to explain the results of any testing.

  • Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

    Easy to understand her explanation of treatment options. I appreciated her positivity for treating a concerning vision issue.

  • Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

    She is cool and recollected, she is a gentle giant, knows her work.

  • Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

    Great care. One of the top care providers I have experienced.

  • Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

    Dr. Sawchyn is the best! She's smart, knowledgeable, and a real pleasure to work with!!

  • Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024

    One of the best physicians I have ever encountered

  • Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

    I experienced the best professional care

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 09/30/2024, Dr. Sawchyn has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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