Physician, Professor
Ophthalmology - Retina, Ophthalmology
Department: Ophthalmology
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.
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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.
Characterization of the role of MIF on retinal health and disease
NIH R01EY GRANT13131707
04/01/2021-03/31/2026
The goal is to define the important functional relationships between MIF, signaling pathways, glia-mediated neuronal survival, and genome-wide transcriptional switches during retinal damage to set the stage for future studies targeting key molecular pathways to prevent and recover visual loss from retinal damage.
Role: PI
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As of 11/3/2025, Colleen Cebulla has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Excellent
Very good. Highly recommend.
She's very friendly and caring. She always makes sure that I know exactly what's going on with my condition.
Good
All good
She provided new information about the improvement of my comdition.
Personal, precise and friendly.
Wonderful person, takes her time to explain everything to you, from questions, exams, treatments, surgery, in office procedures, she always strives to give 100% towards the best possible outcome for you.
Perfect
All good
Excellent bedside manner and thorough.
Ordered a waited for crucial imaging test to get results and formulate treatment plan.
Answering my questions
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.
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All good
Total professional
Always excellent care
Very caring.. And working hard to help my husband..
Once I was seen it was good