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
- Eye Abnormalities
- Iritis
- Eye Pain
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Ophthalmology
- Optic Nerve Diseases
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
Locations Where I Practice
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
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.
506 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
4.9 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Sawchyn has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very understanding and very good at explaining what is wrong with me.
Dr. Sawchyn was friendly, efficient, very attentive. She gave me the results of this visit and prepared me for the next one in 4 months.
I really appreciate Dr. Sawchyn's knowledge and expertise, plus she is very approachable to ask questions and provide guidance.
Good
Excellent thebest
I was referred to Dr. Sawchyn by my local ophthalmologist. I found her to be knowledgeable comfortable in her role.
The wait for the doctor was less than usual. She is always very reassuring and says that if I have a problem, call so that they can get me in quickly. She is very understanding.
Always pleasant. Asks and answers questions in a way I can understand.
Dr. Sawchyn is excellent!
Very good.
Excellent doctor and staff
Excellent & professional
Thorough. Explains everything well
DR Sawchin has been my doctor for eleven years and my condition has been stable for the past 10+ years. She knows me and always gives me any changes and my options of care. I feel very comfortable with her.
Dr. Sawchyn is outstanding. Her obvious knowledge and skill inspires complete confidence. Very good communicator.
Seems excellent. Knowledgeable. Concerned. Thorough. Courteous.
She is always very kind, thorough, & caring w/exam & follow up instructions, asks for my input & addresses concerns.
The doctor I see regularly is friendly, concerned, and extremely competent in treating me.
Dr. Sawchyn responds to my daughter with calm direct information about my glaucoma issues. Dr. Sawchyn coordinates my care with my local ophthalmologist who was formerly an OSU Clinical Professor.
She is one of the best opthamalogist/optometrists I have ever had. She is extremely thorough and vigilant in looking for any changes in my glaucoma and detached retina. She answers my questions in a caring way. I feel fortunate to have her as part of my healthcare team.
Dr. Sawchyn was excellent explaining my test results and next steps.
Explained my test results and answered my questions, made suggestions
Excellent
Compassionate, knowledgeable
Very helpful
She is always professional and explains things easily along with courses of action that may/may not be needed.
She is professional, knowledgeable and I trust her advise
Love my doctor
Always professional.
Very knowledgeable and no problems at all.
Dr Sawchyn is always caring and thorough. She listens and answers any questions.
Thorough, concerned, and willing to take time to answer questions and help find possible solutions to problems.
Very knowledgeable, through, professional.
Excellent
Very thorough In review of tests & answered all questions
Always pleasant, knowledgeable and informative
Andrea is an excellent doctor. Much better than my last one.
None, and never have had a bad experience
Provider answered all my questions
The doctor was wonderful
Dr. Sawchyn was impressive. Very knowledgeable and professional but at the same time caring.
Very polite and professional.
Dr. Sawchyn has a manner that puts one at ease instantly. She takes ample time to explain the results of any testing.
Easy to understand her explanation of treatment options. I appreciated her positivity for treating a concerning vision issue.
She is cool and recollected, she is a gentle giant, knows her work.
Great care. One of the top care providers I have experienced.
Dr. Sawchyn is the best! She's smart, knowledgeable, and a real pleasure to work with!!
One of the best physicians I have ever encountered
I experienced the best professional care
Very good
Fantastic doctor that I be had for many years
My care provider is very good at doing her job and helping with taking care of me
Dr. Sawchyn was great. She performed my eye surgery and at my post op appt showed me exactly what she had done by a computer picture.
Always careful, kind, very competent
Very good
Dr Sawchen is very thorough and explained everything
Excellent care
As usual Dr Sawchyn is very good. Never rushed, really cares about me and my concerns Honestly I would never be comfortable with any other Doctor
No problem
Wonderful doctor!
She is awesome explains everything to me, I appreciate her and her staff
Her expertise is evident in the confident and friendly way she treated me.
I love my provider. She is very caring.
She is always respectful and goes out of her way to help me and answer my questions.
She is very competent and caring. Explains things well.
Caring, knowledgeable
Very friendly and explained things very well
I trust and respect her
Good listener Really concerned about my Health.
Asked if I had questions and readily answered them.
Very good
They were all very helpful
She seems to know about me and my condition.
Always excellent experience
She is terrific..I feel very fortunate to have her as my care provider.
Friendly, knowledgeable
My care provider if the very best.
Very professional and knowledgeable
Thorough and conscientious. Took time to listen to my concerns & explain plans for treatment.
She is so good at her job. She took time to talk to me, explain things to me.
Very good
Truly excellent
Dr Sawchyn is an excellent physician. I feel lucky to have her as part of my care team
Good
It was a great experience
Good
Very respectful
No bad experience, put me at ease and thorough in explaining all about my coming surgery
Absolutely no issues at all
Always considerate and capable. Exceptional Physician.
She is calm,gentle,cool and recollected
Great
She knows me well and watches my eyesight very closely.
The doctor was very helpful explaining what she was doing and answered all my questions.
Doctor Sawchyn is very nice, thorough and explaining the plan of care for my glaucoma.
The doctor is very friendly but also concerning about my eye condition. She is excellent at explaining what she is measuring in my eyes and the tests she will order or look at in my treatment. She puts me at ease about my condition and treatment/monitoring.
Love Dr Sawchyn. She is very kind and very thorough
I feel confident this is the place to come shouldI feel confident this is the Doctor I can come to should my glaucoma deteriorate.
My care provider takes wonderful care of me.
I feel Dr. Andrea S. Is always thorough with exams . She has performed eye surgery in the past and along with eye drops my eye pressure is being maintained at safe level.
Aersom !!!!!!!!!
Dr Sawchyn scheduled this appointment to capture some images and also to re-test something that showed up in an earlier test a few months prior. She wanted to make sure the previous test result was not an anomaly. Sure enough this followup test was normal. I appreciate her diligence in making sure to gather accurate results.
Answered my questions
Courteous, caring, took time toAssure that I understood the procedure(s) precisely, had sense of humor, quite professional, explaining step byStep.
Caring, knowledgeable
Good
Care was excellent Dr Sawxhyn is great
Excellent
Dr. Sawchyn is very thorough and well aware of my history. She explained everything and solved my concerns about medications. She welcomes questions and does not seem rushed to end the appt prematurely. She is friendly and professional. Her smile and demeanor put this patient at ease. I am so blessed to have her looking out for my visual challenges. Dr. Sawchyn is top notch and an asset to your facility.
Also very professional
She is excellent. Very caring and oersonable.
Very good a very nice person who does listen to her patient
Dr. Sawchyn is superior in both her bedside manner as well as her clinical skills. It is too bad we can't clone her. However, when she is working with medical students she has an opportunity to exemplify the art of balancing her abilities as a seasoned professional.
Always a good experience
She was helpful with a question I asked about one eye that tears often.
Very kind explained everything on detail and I could understand
Dr Sawchyn in my own words has been awesome , she explains everything very well and what she has done to improve my eyesight is very appreciated. She is the best .
Friendly and took her time with me.
Very good experience
She knows her stuff
I feel very confident in the care I receive from Dr. Sawchyn. I love that she shares with my optometrist insuring the best care through mutual collaboration.
Outstanding in every way!
Excellent evaluations & interactions.
She was super.
Excellent care
Good
Dr Sawchyn is an expert, knows a lot and is willing to helpfully share. I trust her. Overall excellent.
Provider is the best!!! Explained results of testing and options in a very clear and concise manner. Listened to my questions and was very attentive to my concerns.
Good
I'm so glad I picked her to see about my eye condition. She explained things well and listened to my concerns. Very nice person.
She is very knowledgeable and explains my condition in a manner I can understand.
No problems with snyone
My only experience was comfortable.
Dr. Sawchyn does has given me exacting, patient-centered information. She answers questons succinctly and meets the patient's request for full understanding brilliantly.
Dr. Sawzyn is very thorough and personable. I appreciate her great care.
I also feel a lot better after I talked with Dr. Sawchyn .
Although first time seeing Dr. Sawchen felt like she treated me as a very important patient
Was one of the best Doctors I've been to for care
Dr. Sawchyn is friendly, pleasant, caring and professional. I know that I am free to ask her questions and that she will listen and respond appropriately.
Dr Sawchyn has always been very emphatic and always listens carefully to me. She truly cares about me.
Dr Sawchyn is the best. I recommend her to everyone. She listens to me and tries to find better options for me.
Always listens to what I say or ask. Very good doctor
Every visit I have had with Dr Sawchyn has been excellent. She is the best Of all those on my healthcare team.
Excellent care, explained everything carefully
Dr Sawchin is an outstanding physician. Very thorough, and extraordinary nice.
Quite courteous, had since of humor, well versed in her profession, Professional in all respects.
Excellent service and follow up
I cannot speak more highly of Dr. Sawchyn - professional, genuine concern for my care, takes her time to make sure all questions are answered, excellent teaming with my primary ophthalmologist.
Couldn't ask for better.
Top notch. Dr sawchyn is wonderful
She gives me the impression of being very knolwedgeable and concerned about the patient's well-being.
She is very good and I am very happy with her
The physician is very knowledgeable and communicates well. She apologized for my extented wait, but it suggests either a poor scheduling effort or a lack of respect for the patient's time.
She is alway great,I feel very safe and informed with her
I trust my doctor....most important
Dr. Sawchyn is one of the best Doctors I have. Always concerned and follows up with appropriate care!
Very Professional
Explained conditions well.
Willing to answer questions.
Good.
Very caring
I have complete trust in her recommendations and direction for my eye care. I'm happy she is my doctor.
She's very dedicated to my Eye care
I love my doctor. She takes very good care of me.
Everything was good.
Always a good experience with this provider.
Excellent care by the entire staff
She is always kind and considerate.
Dr. Sawchyn is always kind and is genuinely interested in my well-being. She is thorough and efficient. If I have questions she listens carefully and provides information.
Excellent.
Dr. Sawchyn is the best. Thank you!
Very professional, compassionate, friendly, and an attentive listener, all of which made me very comfortable and relaxed. Explained procedures, and answered all questions, in layman's terms.
No bad experiences, only good.
Was ok
Very good!
Very good
Dr. Andrea Sawchyn was awesome she explain everything very well. She was so nice I wasn't even scare about surgery she made me feel really comfortable.
Very good.
Dr. Andrea Sawchyn is one doctor that i trust with my eyes treatment (care). She does know her job very well. She explains key points about my eyes to me very well.
Dr. Sawchyn is outstanding. Displays absolute professionalism and always explains everything extremely well. Extraordinary expert who knows her patients. Committed to excellence!
Dr Sawchyn is excellent. She is an excellent communicator, thorough in her examination and takes a lot of time explaining her observations and prognosis.
Very attentive and thorough
Very nice dr. who smiles often, which is not common these days. Dr. Sawchyn thoroughly explained the condition for which I am being treated took time to answer all questions regarding diagnosis, and treatment.
She always listens and explains things very well
Excellent care.
She is always attentive, patient, kind and caring.
Dr Sawchyn always has a great bedside manner, eye contact and interest in the information I am sharing with her about my eyesight.
Always thorough and excellent experiences.
Very good.
She is wonderful
Good.
From scheduling to my surgical experience, all was excellent given all the factors.
Explained things, gave examples, showed knowledge and confidence