Andrew Hendershot

Andrew Hendershot, MD

  • Ophthalmology - Cornea & External Diseases
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physician

Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8116

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
  • Macular Dystrophy, Corneal
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Ophthalmology

Locations Where I Practice

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.

437 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
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

    Very good, very thoughtful

  • Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

    Dr. Hendershot is just amazing. He's tenacious, if you're not 100%, he doesn't stop until you are.He listens, and he explains his findings in an easy to grasp way. I feel like I could ask a hundred questions, and he would not leave the room until he was satisfied that I had complete understanding.

  • Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025

    Nothing bad very good treatment from everyone

  • Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025

    All Good

  • Reviewed on Oct 02, 2025

    Dr. Hendershot is always great. He addresses your concerns and takes his time with you.

  • Reviewed on Oct 01, 2025

    Explained surgery in detail.

  • Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

    He knows us and cheerfully interacting with me.

  • Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

    My care provider was excellent. Very personable and professional.

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.

  • Exelixis, Inc.

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