About Me
My retinal ophthalmology expertise includes managing eye conditions involving the retina and vitreous, a gel-like substance in the eye.
I see patients with diverse problems that range from color vision defects and night blindness to retinal vascular disease. The retina is a vital part of the eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. I treat retinal eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment repair.
Other conditions treated include diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The macula, at the center of retinal tissue, provides sharp, central vision. Early detection of AMD and other eye diseases can prevent or slow vision loss.
From comprehensive eye exams to complex surgery, I take time to treat each patient as an individual. I balance the most advanced care with personalized treatment.
At Ohio State, we collaborate with other physicians and healthcare professionals who share the highest standards of care. By combining our expertise and resources, we offer patients the best possible care.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2018-2019
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- Educates and mentors physicians
- Lectures, retinal disease and surgical techniques
- Co-investigator, retina clinical trials
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Ophthalmology
- Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Eye Injuries
- Eye Hemorrhage
- Scleral Diseases
- Choroideremia
- Gyrate Atrophy
- Choroid Diseases
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Infections, Fungal
- Eye Infections, Parasitic
- Uveitis
- Albinism
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- Aniridia
- Retinal Dysplasia
- Color Vision Defects
- Night Blindness
- Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
- Myopia, Degenerative
- Deaf-Blind Disorders
- Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Diseases
- Retinal Detachment
Locations Where I Practice
484 County Line Road W.
Suite 240 Westerville, OH 43082
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
6435 Post Road
Dublin, OH 43016
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
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
MD
7/31/2000 - 5/25/2004
Internship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2005
Residency
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2008
Rotating Residency
Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
3/1/2007 - 6/30/2007
Rotating Residency
Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
11/1/2007 - 2/29/2008
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2010
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
11/7/2010
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.
318 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
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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. Wells has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
The provider took time to explain the seriousness of my low vision and offered a comfortable climate for me to ask questions
Dr. Wells is always attentive to listen and provide answers - He is an excellent physician!
ALWAYS very clear about questions!
Very Good Everything was fine
confident, willing to answer questions, respectful
As always, Dr. Wells did a very thorough examination and explained his findings in a way that was easily understood.
Dr. Wells was excellent. He showed me appropriate concern, compassion, respect.
Dr. Wells is very capable and I kind. I appreciate his knowledge and his willingness to explain when I have a question. I am fortunate to be his patient.
Explained my prob;em he discovered and the treatment I needed.
Dr. Wells is very professional, very knowledgeable, concerned & caring. HE IS THE BEST!!