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, 2015-2019
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2016–2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
- Presented numerous educational lectures at national and international meetings
- Director, Residency Program
- Collaborative research with multiple cancer drug trials at the James
- Associate Professor
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Conjunctival Diseases
- Scleral Diseases
- Conjunctival Cancers
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
- Conjunctivitis, Viral
- Aniridia
- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane
- Pterygium
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Hyphema
- Corneal Ulcer
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- Keratitis, Herpetic
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Uveitis, Anterior
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Scleritis
- Conjunctivitis, Allergic
- Pinguecula
- Corneal Edema
- Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Corneal Opacity
- Corneal Perforation
- Conjunctivitis
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Keratitis
- Capsule Opacification
- LASIK
- Cataract
- Corneal Diseases
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Ophthalmology
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000 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
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
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.
314 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
4.7 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Hendershot has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
very knowledgeable, understanding, and caring. Always makes sure I understand what was discussed during my visit.
Addressed all needs and didn't rush but moved right along.
he instillshis manner instills almost instant confidence.
Good communication and pleasant.
Excellent. I was very PLEASED.
Very pioneering concerning options to better health concerns.
Dr. Hendershot is an excellent physician and has a wonderful bedside manner. Oh that we had many more like him. His staff follow his example.
No bad experience. He made me feel safe and relaxed. I felt as though I was in good hands.
The doctor does not say what he thinks is the problem. Why is my vision blurred? He just prescribes eye drops. Why am I seeing double? He does not tell me. Why are the images super imposed? He does not say the possible issues.
Very good.