About Me
As a retinal specialist and surgeon, I have experience treating diabetic eye diseases, retinal vascular disorders, macular diseases, retinal detachments, complex diabetic retinal detachments and traumatic retinal detachments. My passion for eye care comes from the tremendous role vision has in our lives. I continue to study the latest and most innovative techniques for treating eye diseases in order to provide the highest quality care to my patients.
I believe the best way to care for patients is to understand their unique needs and to tailor the care to according to those needs. I approach each patient as if he or she was a member of my own family and I strive to give the kind of high quality individualized medicine I would want for my family.
Ohio State is a large institution with immense resources and cutting edge technologies. I wanted to be in an environment that fosters continuing education and learning, and the Department of Ophthalmology is just the right setting. With a large residency program and fellowship programs in multiple subspecialties, I have the opportunity to help train future generations of ophthalmologists.
Highlights
- Member, The American Academy of Ophthalmology and The American Society of Retina Surgeons
- Volunteer, The Ohio State University Free Clinic
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Award for Outstanding Teaching and Dedicated Service, 2017
- Beem-Fisher Resident Paper Award, 2015
- Keirnien’s Award for Highest Achievement in OKAP (Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program), 2014, 2015
- Rabb-Venable Award for Outstanding Research in Ophthalmology, 2014
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Degeneration
- Vitreous Detachment
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Wet Macular Degeneration
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
2nd Floor, Suite 2B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-8116
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, Urbana, IL
8/1/2007 - 5/8/2011
Internship
St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Residency
University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2017
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
11/6/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Ophthalmology
My Division
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.
352 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Yanoga has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She was great. But it was impossible to tell if she was talking to me or her assistant during the tests. And she was talking in code without explaining anything, but my chin was pressed against the examining device so I couldn't ask any questions. A better way to conduct the exam would be to explain that she would be giving coded results to the assistant and could explain them after the exam.
Always a good experience
Seemed to care
Dr. Yanoga is always pleasant. She explains things well and listens to all of my concerns
Dr. Foutama is awesome. She has good bedside manner, is knowledgable, listens to what I have to say, and explains things well.
Very good
She was very knowledgeable about the history of my condition, and very informative when answering my questions
No problem.
This Dr is fantastic. She did a wonderful job fixing my detached retina.
Dr Yanoga asked me about my Diabetes immediately after coming into the room.
Excellent
Very concerned. Made me feel at ease.
Care prover was fine. If needed, I will see her again.
Very good at jobperfect
Very good
All good
I am grateful that I have access to Dr. Yanaga for annual checkups.
Staff and Doctor was very kind,listened to me,and explained things if I never understood anything they truly are nice and friendly
The surgical team was patient compassionate gentle during the delicate surgery.
Perfect
Excellent
Excellent care
Absolutely as always great
Excellent
All visits provided with excellent care.
The provider what steps I needed to follow by sending me to that person
Dr. Yunoga is GREAT and her assistants seem to be well qualified, efficient and friendly.
Caring
Good nothing
Very good !
Excellent
Very good at job
Good
Very professional Took time to listen to my concerns
The Doctor Always Professional And Friendly. She Saw A Problem With My Eye. Sent A Referrel And I Set Up An Appointment The Same Day.
I liked her very much
No Bad experiences at all. Not a long wait time.
Very friendly and explained my concerns regarding my eye/vision.
My provider is great. Straight forward and knowledgeable.
They clearly explained changes in my condition, and allowed time to discuss any questions.
Great
I saw two doctors and they were both very kind and attentive and professional.
Good
Seem very patient
Doctor is very knowledgeable and I have appreciated her no-jargon way of explaining things
She was great
Knowledgeable, friendly, informative.
I have nothing bad to say everything was A+
Excellent
Amazing doctor
Very knowledgeable
Excellent
She was very detailed in her explanations and I knew and felt very comfortable with her and her staff / assistants
All with kindness and providing good care
Very caring and concerned about my wellness
Aware friendly knowledgeable
I first saw Dr. Barb Mahilik and she recognized I have a serious problem and she got me in to see Dr. Yanoga after a very short wait. Dr. Yanoga was very thorough, carefull, and lovingly supportive in giving me some progably bad news about my vision, pending further testing aned review of pictures of my eye from another provideer before my eye became so bad to try to determine what happened to my retina. Perfection in a doctor.
I was treated very good.
Very professional and knowledgeable
Was great , excellent
Excellent care
Good
Excellent explanation and advice given by provider.
Dr. Yanoga is efficient, very knowledgeable and friendly
I had been referred to Dr Yanago by Dr Zhang but she did not appear to have read my case/file prior to entering room. With an extremely blas? attitude about my vision loss and super short exam, she dismissed me. To her it was not a retina issue, so why was I there to see her basically. Then she passed me off to a glaucoma specialist like a shot in the dark. One of the most upsetting visits, I've had ever with a dr. I waited a month to be dismissed and an afternoon off work and an hr drive from home. While I did arrive early out of concern for the weather, it was over 1.5 hrs from testing to seeing the dr with no concern from anyone when I stepped out of the room to make sure I hadn't been forgotten.
Friendly, courteous, caring, professional, listened, offered instruction
NOTHING BUT OUTSTANDINGLY GOOD!!
Also very professional and friendly.
Thorough
Good and pleasant!
Good
Very good in discussing what she saw and the management plan. Answered my many questions
Super
Very expeienced
My eyes Doctor is a good professional !
Awesome
I trust her and feel that I am receiving great care.
Exel service always all the team are so nice and always helping
Dr. Yanoga is wonderful about providing clear explanations of what is going on with my eyes.
She is very kind.
My providers have both been amazing.
Seems thorough in eye exam. Always asks me how I'm doing and if there are any changes.
Very professional & approachable; provided concise synopsis of situation
Was good and understanding
Dr Yanoga is kind and patient
I always enjoy seeing Dr. Yanoga, she's informative and explains things to where my family and myself are able to understand.
Kind and very attentive
They explain things about what I am dealing with and listen to my concerns and ideas.
Dr. Yanoga ALWAYS answered my questions directly with just enough non-me dical terminalology so I could understand!!
Good
Dr. Yanoga is kind and knowledgeable
Very professional and knows her specialty well
She is fantastic!
Dr. Yanoga provides excellent care for my condition.
Personally the best Doctor Yanoga. Thanks.
Dr. Yanoga advised me after a very thorough examination that she did not see retina tearing which might have occurred based on symptoms - I felt very relieved to hear this.
I liked her a lot.
Very good.
Very professional & caring.
Top notch!
Very good
Thanks to my Dr. Yanoga and her great medical wisdom and has recovered my vision. Thank you doctor for concerning yourself for my health.
Excellent.
Dr. Yanoga is very nice, very caring & very good.
She is the best.
She listens good
Everything was great, as expected.
She is a bit heavy handed and rough with my eyes
Very professional and friendly.
She's great.
She's a good person a good family a good doctor. She's care of me I really appreciate her services.
I've been seeing Dr. Yanoga since 2019. Over time, visits have become increasingly stressful for me. It appeared as though she just did not like me. I don't know if there was a particular reason, but no matter how I tried to mitigate and/or improve the situation, she became increasingly cold toward me. For example, I could overhear her interacting with other patients & she was very friendly, but would come into my exam & barely greet me. On my last visit with her, she did not perform an exam of my eyes as she had on EVERY PREVIOUS VISIT. I asked, "No exam today?" and she just said "NO". I felt like I could not ask why and she did not offer any further. Also on my last visit, when she gave me my injection, she stood directly in front of me & approached me in a direct way - this was unusual, as in the past, she stood to the side & approached so that I did not see the needle. In summary, she became very cool and unapproachable over time, almost as if she intended to discourage me form continuing under her care. I ended up asking my endo for a recommendation for another doctor. I never had any issue with Dr. Panoga that I could pinpoint, so I'm not sure why this happened, but I will say it became very stressful to see her. Importantly, I had no issue with her treatment decisions and believed she was very competent at her job, but when you have to see a provider so often, it's important to me that I don't have to deal with situations like this one has been.
Very professional and explains things in a way that is easily understood.
I have a great deal of admiration for Dr. Yanoga. I noticed and appreciate how she treats everyone with respect. She is extremely intelligent and her compassion shines through her exceptional gifts & talent!
Okay
All good.
Provider is great. Shows empathy and is kind.
An excellent doctor. This time taken and the precision during examination was as good as I think it could be.
She was superb,.Caring and talked the way I could understand what I needed to know and what to expect
Perfect
Showed interest and concern, helpful to work around travel plans.
The doctor Is excellent
Explained everything.
Doctor carefully examined me, explained the diagnosis and suggested a care treatment plan going forward. I was impressed with her knowledge of my condition and steps to provide care in the future. Her demeanor was relaxed and confident
Great
Took a barrage of tests and didn't discuss or report results. Told me nothing new.
Excellent work and cared enough to answer all questions
I am very pleased and happy with my provider.
Great.
Much knowledge about her profession.
Excellent provider I been going to her & her staff I very please.
She's amazing, highly highly recommend.