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
- Director, Glaucoma Division
- Contributor, several medical publications
- Lead author, ophthalmology consult textbook chapters
- 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
- Ophthalmology
- Optic Nerve Diseases
- Aphakia
- Artificial Lens Implant Migration
- Optic Disk Drusen
- Aniridia
- Exfoliation Syndrome
- Hyphema
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Aphakia, Postcataract
- Capsule Opacification
- Lens Diseases
- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Iris
- Glaucoma
- Low Tension Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypotension
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma, Angle-Closure
- Glaucoma, Neovascular
- Glaucoma, Open-Angle
- Cataract
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
8/20/2001 - 6/12/2005
Transitional Interns
Riverside Methodist Hospitals, 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 Institute, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/2009 - 7/6/2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
6/3/2012
American Board of Ophthalmology
8/1/2012
Academic Information
My Department
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.
667 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Sawchyn has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very good.
Good.
Excellent.
Good.
She listens.
I always have a good visit with Dr. Sawchyn. She explains my condition and where I am in my treatment and what will happen next. She ALWAYS answers my questions and listens actively to my concern.
my doctor is awesome. would be blind if it wasn't for her.
Good.
very professional
excellent