My background
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
5/13/2001
American Board of Ophthalmology
12/31/2001
I'm an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery. I've been performing LASIK for more than 17 years and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) prior to that. My experience includes being part of the first laser center in Columbus.
I enjoy taking care of people and working with patients. I like using my hands to perform surgery. The most rewarding thing that I do is actually seeing my patients and taking care of them. It's wonderful when they come in the day after a procedure and are very happy and excited about the outcome. It's fulfilling to see those who had a problem and are now better.
We provide very personalized care. You'll always see me directly when you make an appointment at my office. Most of my patients have my cell phone number and can reach me any time. If a patient has a problem, I'll always make time to see them.
Working at Ohio State offers many opportunities to stay on the leading edge of eye care. I just keep learning.
I enjoy taking care of people and working with patients. I like using my hands to perform surgery. The most rewarding thing that I do is actually seeing my patients and taking care of them. It's wonderful when they come in the day after a procedure and are very happy and excited about the outcome. It's fulfilling to see those who had a problem and are now better.
We provide very personalized care. You'll always see me directly when you make an appointment at my office. Most of my patients have my cell phone number and can reach me any time. If a patient has a problem, I'll always make time to see them.
Working at Ohio State offers many opportunities to stay on the leading edge of eye care. I just keep learning.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016
- 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 America’s “Top Doctors” for 2017
Medical Degree
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M.D.
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
6/1/1991
Residency
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Ophthalmology
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
7/1/1992 - 6/1/1995
Specialties and conditions I treat
- Ophthalmology
- Eyelid Diseases
- Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Cataract Extraction
- Eye Infections
- Amblyopia
- Blindness
- Diplopia
- Pupil Disorders
- Vision, Low
- Eye Injuries
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Blepharophimosis
- Graves Disease
- Susac Syndrome
- Optic Neuritis
- Kearns-Sayre Syndrome
- WAGR Syndrome
- Optic Nerve Injuries
- Eye Tumors
- Asthenopia
- Eye Abnormalities
- Conjunctival Diseases
- Eye Diseases, Hereditary
- Eye Hemorrhage
- Eye Manifestations
- Lens Diseases
- Ocular Hypertension
- Ocular Hypotension
- Orbital Cellulitis
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Scleral Diseases
- Iris Diseases
- Vision Disorders
- Coloboma
- Scotoma
- Conjunctival Cancers
- Optic Nerve Tumors
- Myopia
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
- Keratoconjunctivitis, Infectious
- Conjunctivitis, Viral
- Photophobia
- Optic Disk Drusen
- Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic
- Papilledema
- Aniridia
- Exfoliation Syndrome
- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane
- Pterygium
- Anophthalmos
- Keratoconus
- Aniseikonia
- Anisometropia
- Astigmatism
- Hyperopia
- Ectopia Lentis
- Microphthalmos
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Corneal Ulcer
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis
- Keratitis, Herpetic
- Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Scleritis
- Amaurosis Fugax
- Blindness, Cortical
- Conjunctivitis, Allergic
- Pinguecula
- Corneal Edema
- Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Corneal Opacity
- Corneal Perforation
- Corneal Wavefront Aberration
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Presbyopia
- Geographic Atrophy
- Retinoschisis
- Color Vision Defects
- Night Blindness
- Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
- Myopia, Degenerative
- Deaf-Blind Disorders
- Conjunctivitis, Inclusion
- Usher Syndromes
- Optic Nerve Glioma
- Wolfram Syndrome
- Conjunctivitis
- Xerophthalmia
- Ophthalmia Neonatorum
- Trachoma
- Corneal Dystrophy, Juvenile Epithelial of Meesmann
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Arcus Senilis
- Keratitis
- Keratitis, Dendritic
- Fraser Syndrome
- Hydrophthalmos
- Anisocoria
- Horner Syndrome
- Miosis
- Mydriasis
- Tonic Pupil
- Adie Syndrome
- Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
- Hemianopsia
- Aphakia, Postcataract
- LASIK
- Photorefractive Keratectomy
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
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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 03/25/2016, Dr. Castellano has reported no financial relationships with medical device, research and/or drug companies.