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
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Ophthalmology
- LASIK
- Myopia
- Iritis
- Eye Pain
- Corneal Ulcer
- Keratitis, Herpetic
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Corneal Opacity
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Keratitis
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
Locations Where I Practice
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
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
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
1/1/2012
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.
305 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Castellano has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Terrific!
Dr. Castellano knows my husband and me well. He is always interested in my eyesight, knows my mother's history of macular degeneration, always asks about our travel plans. He is efficient and provides excellent eye care.
The doctor was great as is his assistant Julie. If it wasn't for them, I would not consider getting treatment here.
The doctor was very much concerned about my eyes and also care with my personal being.
He explained all the results of my evaluations & my upcoming procedure in a way I could easily understand.
Dr Castillano was fantastic. He explained everything thoroughly and answered all my questions. I was very nervous for the procedure and he talked me through the entire thing. The doctor also called me on the evening of my procedure to make sure I was doing okay. It's a great feeling to know that your Doctor is skillful and caring also.
My provider was amazing! He listened to my concern, checked it out, assured me it wasn't serious, & informed me to contact him if my issue didn't resolve or get better in 1 week. He was also very kind, but most importantly to me he was reassuring.
I like Dr. Castellano very much. Great doctor! It is always nice to see him.
Excellent!
He was excellent. I suffer with asthma and the doctor did not rush me out - I walk slowly and he was excellent. I appreciate him!