About Me
I'm an ophthalmologist, specializing in the cornea and external eye disease. I interact with a variety of patients, including people from other countries. It's a different experience every day.
Ohio State offers the latest equipment and treatments. We help people who couldn't be helped elsewhere. I'm very honest and upfront with patients who have difficult cases. Sometimes we have to say, "It's a bad problem, but we'll do everything needed to treat you."
I customize treatment to a patient's needs and personality. I may treat two patients with the same problem differently. For example, one patient may not want surgery, or another may not be able to manage complex treatment regimens.
Being able to restore sight to a person is rewarding. On post-operative days, medical students rotating with our specialty have said it's amazing. They are able to visit with patients the day after surgery with an improvement in vision that is better than it has been in years, or their entire life.
Restoring a patient’s sight so that they can see to read the morning paper or their hymnals or write letters to their grandchildren again is very rewarding.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016–Present
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Presented numerous educational lectures at national and international meetings
- Director, Residency Program
- Collaborative research with multiple cancer drug trials at the James Professor
- Endowed professorship – The Thomas Mauger and L. Carol Laxson professorship in Ophthalmology Research
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Corneal Ulcer
- Keratitis
- Cataract
- Corneal Diseases
- Keratoconus
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Ophthalmology
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
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2009
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
10/16/2011
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.
427 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
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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. Hendershot has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
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Very good
Dr. Hendershot is an excellent opthamologist with great knowledge of the eye.
Dr. Hendershot is the best!
Always gentle & solves problems.
Dr. Hendershot was very thorough. He spent the time to speak with me about my options for the issue I came in with. He also looked at my medical history and listened to me speak about my medical history to examine other related parts of my eye.
Very good appointment!
Outstanding
Dr Hendershot is caring yet professional.
Excellent
The doctor spent about 15 minutes with me. We discussed my previous treatment. We also discussed medication's that I've been on before for this issue and next steps that he felt were necessary. He was very informative. He provided me with samples of the medication we would like to use for this condition. The prior authorization was denied. I called his office and received a prescription for the formulary that my medication insurance would approve. He also recommended scleral lenses. We set up an appointment to investigate that further as well, as an appointment to take a plaquinel picture of my eyes. I look forward to working with Dr. Hendershot further on this diagnosis in finding a pathway forward to better vision
He is the best. He's very personable and knowledgeable about my condition and is very helpful
Dr Hendershot always shows concern for my eyes and explains anything he sees during the exam in an understandable manner.
Always answers any questions.
Dr. Hendershot is always excellent.
Very attentive and helpful
Very good
Care provider, not so much. In and out within 10 minutes. Seemed irritated by my visit. I feel that my eye issue isn't concerning to him.
Very good service
Explained everything
Very intelligent and thorough. He Ran necessary testing to find an answer.
Very pleased with my provider.
All good
DR. Hendershot is extremely knowledgeable in corneal issues
I love my provider. He is very friendly, explains everything, takes time to talk, listen. Makes you comfortable and seems as excited as me for good results. Very good experience.
He explained things in ways I can understand them
Concerned, informative
All good
Very professional and friendly Doctor
Detailed and explained proceedure
I love this man. He has been wonderful to me for many, many years. He is always concerned and considerate and provides clear answers and lets you know what is going on. And always ask if there is anything else he can do. And when he has a student he is always very good with them in answering questions or pointing out things of interest. He is marvelous.
Good. I was impressed.
Dr. Hendershot is wonderful. I have confidence in his evaluation and his advice and I'm glad to have him in charge of my Eye Care.
He was reassuring regarding my cataracts.
Excellent care and expertise
Very good. Thorough and gave feedback re : the routine exam.
Dr.was very helpful in explaining my concerns
Great care, dcokxins things well.
Very attentive to my concerns
Great!
Good examination
Very good
Excellent
I could not possibly ask for better!
Excellent in his knowledge and care given.
Was nice to see a dr with va pharmacy privileges made it easy to get medicine
He knew what he was doing.
Very good
Very good
No issues.
Dr Hendershot is excellent, I feel lucky to have him as my Dr
Arrogant
Not quite as friendly as would like. However, did not pressure to do any procedure at this time.
He was thorough and he listened to and answered my questions
Extremely caring and knowledgeable
Good
He was exceptional
The Dr always greets me and knows all of the history of my case. He is an excellent physican.
Very. Professional. Questios
Excellent
Answered all questions great office manner
Very good
He was prompt at getting to me, Was kind and is trying to get help I need.
Very good
Very good
Dr. Hendershot saved my eyesight, and I will forever be grateful to him. He has taken wonderful care of me and has always explained everything in a way that is easy to understand.
Liked him a lot
My doctor is friendly and answered all of my questions.
Very Good
Can't say enough good things about him
Very thorough and reassuring.
He was friendly.He listened to me, he talked to me.He explain things and made me very comfortable
Good guy, highly skilled
Always great
Dr. Hendershot is always caring and thorough. I appreciate everything he does concerning my care.
Excellent
No bad complaints
Excellent
Excellent patient relations.
Good
Did a great job overall. No conplaints
All good experiences
Excellent MD
Very engaging, personable. Answered my questions clearly and confidently.
Professional, friendly and great listener.
Good
He was great also very here is what you have and this is. How I. Can fix it . This is the odds of it lasting this is what your treatment will involve!
Always informative
He didn't have any solutions for us that we hadn't already heard. He wasn't on the cutting edge of research.
Checked surgery and commutated progress and new continued patient care
Focused, familiar with my history
Always caring and professional
Was friendly and answered questions
All good
Andy is great!!!! Kind, helpful, informative, and funny
Very knowledgeable
All good, no bad
He's a very matter of fact person who inspires confidence
The doctors have been very caring and knowledgeable. I feel that I am receiving the best care possible with a genuine interest in improving my eye sight.
Good
Very thorough Positive, friendly
Dr Hendershot is caring yet professional.
Very Good
Very good
He is extremely competent and thorough I. His eye exam.
Dr Hendershot is an excellent eye surgeon. I always felt safe in his care. The surgical team and office staff are excellent
Care personal interaction skills.
I miss seeing Dr. Hendershot for a couple of times I've seen in a few other doctors that has seen in that building they will do a great job. They are getting my vision back too close to where it needs to be. I'm also seeing doctors over at Osu Taylor Avenue the Rheumatology department for my left eye so very good doctors I'm happy.
Easy to talk to, friendly
Excellent. Made sure was told to me everything important.
Excellent
I'm happy
Always listens to me and answers my question
Professional polite,caring answered my questions.
All good w Dr. Hendershot!
Great doctor
Very knowledgeable. When he did know answers outside of his expertise he admitted that and gave me his best knowledge.
He gave his honest opinion to my medical situation and helped inform my decision.
He did a good job.
Very good, sensitive.
All good!!
He was honest about his role in caring for the issues/concerns. He referred us to a provider who might best help me.
I have every confidence in Dr. Hendershot - he performed a YAG laser treatment, explained the procedure beforehand and performed it quickly and competently.
Good
Great service & results!
Dr Hendershot is really good at what he does and it shows. He is also good at relating to people. Again - no rush but respected my time.
Listened closely to my concerns and explained everything to my understanding
Addressed all of my concerns.
Dr. Hendershot was great - explained well and helped calm me.
Always a pleasure
Excellent
Dr. Hendershot is a very caring doctor. He shows concern.
Dr. Hendershot was great as he always has been in all my appointments with him
He accommodated my request for surgery
He explained the issue well!
Dr. Hendershot is someone I trust. He was able to restore the vision in my right eye after my eye became clouded over.