Fatoumata Yanoga, MD

Physician, Professor

Ophthalmology - Retina, Ophthalmology

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614-293-8116
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Conditions and expertise

  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vitreous Detachment

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Locations

  • Havener Eye Institute Eye and Ear Institute
  • Havener Eye Institute Outpatient Care Dublin

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Academic information

Department: Ophthalmology

About

Gender
Female
Additional languages
French, Mandinka

Biography

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.

Meet Fatoumata Yanoga, MD, ophthalmologist | Ohio State Medical Center

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

Conditions and expertise

  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retinal Degeneration
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Vitreous Detachment
  • Wet Macular Degeneration

Locations

Havener Eye Institute Eye and Ear Institute

915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116

Havener Eye Institute Outpatient Care Dublin

6700 University Boulevard
2nd Floor, Suite 2B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-8116

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, NY, United States
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2017
Residency - Ophthalmology
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Internship - Transitional Year
Prime Healthcare Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL, United States
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, Urbana, IL
8/1/2007 - 5/8/2011

Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology
    11/6/2016

News and media

My Videos

Retina detachment symptoms and treatment | Ohio State Medical Center

Macular degeneration treatment | Ohio State Medical Center

More of my videos

Ratings and 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.

234 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars overall
  • Listens carefully
    4.8 stars out of 5
  • Explains thing carefully
    4.8 stars out of 5
  • Talks about my concerns
    4.3 stars out of 5
  • Knows my medical history
    4.8 stars out of 5
  • Gives understandable instructions
    4.8 stars out of 5
  • Time spent together
    4.7 stars out of 5
  • Shows respect
    4.9 stars out of 5

Patient Comments

  • 4.33 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

    Dr Yanoga was very attentive and spoke directly to my face. She told me that she would send this report to my primary care physician who scheduled me and gave me a tip for continued good health. This was a great experience for me.

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

    This physician was extremely knowledgeable and communicated in an easy to understand style.

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

    Dr Yanoga is excellent- very thorough and caring

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

    She is wonderful. She listens carefully, gives clear instructions, and reaches out to other care providers of mine so everyone is on the same page. She is an expert in her speciality and I have great confidence and respect for her

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

    Only positive - excellent care.

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 11/3/2025, Fatoumata Yanoga has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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