Colleen Cebulla, MD, PHD

Physician, Professor

Ophthalmology - Retina, Ophthalmology

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614-293-8116
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Conditions and expertise

  • Eye Cancers
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Uveal Cancers
  • Lymphomas
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease
  • Retinal Detachment

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Locations

  • Havener Eye Institute Westerville
  • Havener Eye Institute

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Academics and research

Department: Ophthalmology

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About

Gender
Female

Biography

I am a board-certified ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in retinal diseases and ocular oncology, including the diagnosis and treatment of eye cancers and hereditary eye conditions.

My patients can rely on me for expert, compassionate care and clear communication. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized treatment that supports their vision and overall health.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I lead research in ocular melanoma and retinal disease.

Highlights

  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2016
  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of 'America's Top Doctors'; "America's Top Doctors for Cancer"; "Regional Top Doctors"
  • Best Doctor in America, 2010-present
  • Top Cancer Doctors in the U.S., Newsweek, 2015
  • Vice Chair of Research
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Conditions and expertise

  • Eye Cancers
  • Lymphomas
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Ocular
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Uveal Cancers
  • von Hippel-Lindau Disease

Locations

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Jackson Memorial Hospital-Neurology, Miami, FL
7/7/2007 - 7/7/2009
Fellowship - Ocular Disease
Jackson Memorial Hospital-Neurology, Miami, FL
7/7/2006 - 7/6/2007
Residency - Ophthalmology
Jackson Memorial Hospital-Neurology, Miami, FL
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2006
Internship - Transitional Year
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/2002 - 6/30/2003
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/21/1995 - 6/14/2002

Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology
    10/28/2007

Academics and research

I am a member of the Cancer Biology Program at the OSUCCC - James, where my research is focused on retinal detachments and uveal melanoma.

My research team has identified that over 10 percent of patients with uveal melanoma have a heritable cancer syndrome. With this understanding, my team seeks to identify the genes responsible for increased cancer in these families and have even identified a new cancer syndrome caused by mutation in the BAP1 gene.

I have co-authored dozens of articles in well-respected journals such as Ocular Oncology and Pathology, Familial Cancer, Experimental Neurology, and Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer.

Research interests

  • Neoplasms

Academic information

Department:
Ophthalmology
Division:
Ophthalmology

More about my research

Ratings and 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.

383 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.7 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

    Excellent bedside manner and thorough.

  • Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

    Answering my questions

  • Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

    I was very Impressed with Dr Cebulla and her staff how well it was handled to explain about my eye and No Surgery! And what I needed to do next with follow up to my eye doctors.

  • Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

    Good g

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 11/3/2025, Dr. Cebulla has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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