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
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Infections, Fungal
- Eye Infections, Parasitic
- Aniridia
- Albinism
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- Color Vision Defects
- Night Blindness
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
- Myopia, Degenerative
- Deaf-Blind Disorders
- Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
- Retinal Dysplasia
- Choroid Diseases
- Uveitis
- Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
- 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.
323 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.
Always good.
Dr. Wells is wonderful. He explains what he is doing and why. He answered all my questions thoroughly. He was very friendly and compassionate. Top notch medical care!
Dr. Wells is the best. I really trust him with my eye sight.
Wells was attentive, friendly, and very professional. I have seen him (arranged by Dr. <span class='highlight hasPHI'>Gloria</span> <span class='highlight hasPHI'>Fleming)</span> at least once per year for over 6 years.
I like Dr. Wells bedside manner, not necessarily those who work with him. I get the sense he genuinely cares, and that he is a skilled physician.
The outcome was better than expected
Dr. Wells has a wonderful "bedside manner." Very patient as he answered all my questions.
He gave me the best care possible, I am impressed by Dr. Wells excellent care, explaining of my care, discussion with me. Listening to my concerns, My experience allows me to highly appreciate Wexner Health Medical Center. Thank you.
Dr. Wells is an outstanding Doctor, he is not only a great surgeon, but also wonderful at listening and discussing health issues.
Did not describe the procedure I was having until I asked exactly what was going to happen.