About Me
As an ophthalmologist, I've been performing LASIK and refractive surgery for over 20 years. I was one of two surgeons to bring the first refractive surgery center to Columbus, Ohio. I have also been training surgeons in LASIK for over 15 years.
I provide my patients with personalized care. You'll always see me directly when you make an appointment at my office. My patients receive my cell phone number at the time of surgery, and can reach me any time they have a question. If a patient has a problem, I will always make time to see them.
The most rewarding part of my job is seeing my patients and taking care of them. It's wonderful when someone comes in the day following his or her procedure and is very happy and excited about the outcome. It's fulfilling to see those who were previously living with an eye problem doing better and experiencing a higher quality of life.
Working at Ohio State offers many opportunities to stay on the leading edge of eye care. I am currently involved in teaching and training, as well as research in the area of LASIK and refractive surgery.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-17 and 2019
- Developed StudyAide.com for ophthalmology and other areas
- LASIK research to improve refractive surgery outcomes
- Residency selection committee, Ohio State
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2014–2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Eye Tumors
- Eye Abnormalities
- Conjunctival Diseases
- Eye Hemorrhage
- Eye Manifestations
- Ocular Hypertension
- Ocular Hypotension
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Scleral Diseases
- Iris Diseases
- Vision Disorders
- Scotoma
- Conjunctival Cancers
- Optic Nerve Tumors
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
- Conjunctivitis, Viral
- Keratoconus
- Anisometropia
- Astigmatism
- Ectopia Lentis
- Microphthalmos
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Corneal Ulcer
- Keratitis, Herpetic
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Scleritis
- Blindness, Cortical
- Optic Disk Drusen
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Papilledema
- Aniridia
- Exfoliation Syndrome
- Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane
- Pterygium
- Conjunctivitis, Allergic
- Pinguecula
- Corneal Edema
- Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Corneal Perforation
- Corneal Wavefront Aberration
- Presbyopia
- Geographic Atrophy
- Color Vision Defects
- Night Blindness
- Myopia, Degenerative
- Deaf-Blind Disorders
- Conjunctivitis, Inclusion
- Usher Syndromes
- Optic Nerve Glioma
- Xerophthalmia
- Ophthalmia Neonatorum
- Trachoma
- Corneal Dystrophy, Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Arcus Senilis
- Keratitis
- Keratitis, Dendritic
- Hydrophthalmos
- Anisocoria
- Miosis
- Mydriasis
- Adie Syndrome
- Hemianopsia
- Aphakia, Postcataract
- Amblyopia
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Asthenopia
- Eye Diseases, Hereditary
- Lens Diseases
- Orbital Cellulitis
- Coloboma
- Myopia
- Keratoconjunctivitis, Infectious
- Photophobia
- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Anophthalmos
- Aniseikonia
- Hyperopia
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis
- Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic
- Amaurosis Fugax
- Corneal Opacity
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Retinoschisis
- Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
- Wolfram Syndrome
- Conjunctivitis
- Fraser Syndrome
- Horner Syndrome
- Tonic Pupil
- Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
- Eyelid Diseases
- Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Cataract Extraction
- Eye Infections
- Blindness
- Diplopia
- Pupil Disorders
- Vision, Low
- Eye Injuries
- Blepharophimosis
- Graves Disease
- Susac Syndrome
- Optic Neuritis
- Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
- WAGR Syndrome
- Optic Nerve Injuries
- LASIK
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
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
Maine Medical Center
6/30/1992
MD
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
6/1/1991
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
6/1/1995
Academic Information
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
5/13/2001
American Board of Ophthalmology
12/31/2001
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.
614 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
4.9 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 12/20/2018, Dr. Castellano has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Castellano is the best! Excellent doctor, outstanding care!
Very professional, clear information and advice.
Good experience.
I have been with Dr. Castelano for many years, great caring provider
The nurse assistant asked good questions - as well as thoroughly explained everything! She was great.
very caring and attentive staff from check in to scheduling new appointments
Dr. Castellano was very professional.
very personable
Excellent care provider, very satisfied, will recommend him to others.
Dr. Castellano goes above and beyond! He cares about my overall health, and is always patient with my questions. Thank you!