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, 2014-2019
- 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
- Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
- WAGR Syndrome
- Optic Nerve Injuries
- Eye Tumors
- Eye Abnormalities
- Conjunctival Diseases
- Eye Hemorrhage
- Eye Manifestations
- Ocular Hypertension
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Scleral Diseases
- Iris Diseases
- Vision Disorders
- Ocular Hypotension
- 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
- 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
Medical School
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH
MD
9/1/1987 - 6/1/1991
Internship
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1992
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1992 - 6/1/1995
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
5/13/2001
American Board of Ophthalmology
12/31/2001
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.
661 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Castellano has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Castellano was helpful in keeping me updated on the trend that was happening with my eye pressure.
Answered all my questions and knows my family history. Gave me written report and good advice.
Excellent doctor. Knowledgeable. Accurate. Anticipates needs
I will forever be grateful to Dr. Castellano for my 20/29 vision after cataract surgery!
Dr. Castellano is the best!
Dr Castellano and team provide exceptional care and treatment for my eye condition.
excellent, concerned about my diabetes
absolute best in his field and I used to go to the dr in Fl who invented lasick
Dr. Castellano is great. I had a couple annoying eye issues and he explained to me what to do and what my next steps will be.
very concerned. explained everything very well