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 health care professionals who share the highest standards of care. By combining our expertise and resources, we offer patients the best possible care.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- 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
- Retinal Dysplasia
- Choroideremia
- Gyrate Atrophy
- Choroid Diseases
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Infections, Fungal
- Eye Infections, Parasitic
- Uveitis
- Aniridia
- Albinism
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
- 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
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
484 County Line Road W.
Suite 240 Westerville, OH 43082
614-293-8116
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
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 Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
11/7/2010
American Board of Ophthalmology
1/1/2021
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.
199 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
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
4.9 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Wells has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
My care provider was 150% excellent! He was caring, took his time, answered all of my questions and gave me more information in one visit then I had been given by another physician that I had been seeing for this eye problem.
everything was fine
Dr Wells is very good and spent plenty of time to answer my questions.
He was kind, compassionate, patient, and efficient.
Very caring & polite.
Friendly and concerned
Dr. Wells is the best!! He is so patient and polite with everyone. He is also overworked. Stays up to date with all the research. You can tell his staff likes him by the way they all get along. Other drs. could learn a lot from him especially the way he interacts with patients.
Excellent. Attentive. Good handwashing
Excellent experience with Dr. Wells and his medical student.
I see Dr. Wells for macular degeneration. He has always listened and explained details concerning the status and treatment of my condition. I switched to him from another provider over 1 year ago. The other provider treated me as a another body and $$ for his pockets. He never explained or took time to discuss with me. Dr. Wells does a FANTASTIC job answering questions and explaining what's going on. He is awesome!!
Very thorough listened to me & answered questions to my satisfaction.
My care provider, Dr. Wells, is excellent. He is personal, patient and spends whatever time is necessary to answer questions and/or concerns.
He is a good provider and is also very friendly & helpful.
Dr. Wells is a great doctor and is always concerned with my eye health as well as any concerns that I might have regarding my eyes.
Excellent treatment & concern for my care with the surgery...
I have had nothing but good experiences with my providers!
V. good.
This time doctor did not show me the eye photo, which he had on previous visits. However he declared everything was okay. Also gave me sample drops for dry eyes.
Very caring, listens carefully,
Above and beyond. Front desk receptionists were very accommodating.
Excellent provider.
Definitely very, very good. All my visits have been a genuine pleasure. Actually look forward to my visits. Does that sound weird?
I receive good care. Doctor shows personal attention & concern. Even a personal call regarding an insurance issue. Prompt resolution.
Good care
Dr. Wells is an excellent physician!
The doctor was very professional in dealing with me. He put me at ease before the testing and then explained the results in a way that I understood. He answered my questions and explained his answers in a way I easily understood.
My only concern was the wait time for the provider to arrive at my room. Otherwise, he was friendly, respectful, listened carefully, and completely explained everything.
Very good. He gave me options for having my needed injections to eyes in 2 visits but I chose to do both. This was first time for injection to right eye.
Dr. Wells is absolutely the BEST.
This was my 1st visit w/Dr wells. My optometrist referred me. He confirmed the suspected diagnosis and gave several suggestions on things I could do to help the situation from getting worse.
This was my first visit. The provider spent the time to get to know my history and my present concern.
I have extra and deep appreciation for Dr. Michael B. Wells I don't know what to do without him. He helps me a lot he understands you. He closely and friendly approach you so I am out of words to explain to tell his extraordinary job. And thank you may God give you the strength to help other like me. Thank you again.
He always listens and explains so I understand.
Great.
Dr. Wells is THE BEST!! Whatever you pay him, it's NOT ENOUGH! I am thankful that I have to been able to have him to treat my eye problem.
Dr. Wells is one of the finest physicians I have ever had the privilege of seeing. He is kind, caring, compassion, highly knowledgeable and thorough in his caring and explanations. He is calm, reassuring and always extremely pleasant.
Friendly and professional
Helped my problem - worked with my husband and me.
Always explains in terms I understand. Makes me an integral part of my health care.
All very good
Dr. Wells was very efficient.
DR. Wells always listen my concern and take good care of my eyes
He has a good memory, especially about my condition.
Very good - Dr. Wells described my problem and potential causes as well as potential solutions that allowed me to make choices in my care.
Just the best, very knowledgeable, very professional, very Impressed with this doctor.
Dr. Wells is exceptional. A+
This was my first visit with Dr. Wells. When I asked, he took the time to explain to explain to me the theories about how macular puckers occur. He also gave me a more in-depth explanation of what macular puckers were and how they affect vision than my now retired retinologist.
Good
Dr. Wells is a great D0ctor. He always explains what is going on with my eyes. It is just like visiting an old friend.
He was thorough and explained things.
All good
Good.
Dr. Wells is the best in all respects!
Very Professional
Dr. Wells is exceptional. Friendly, kind, and professional. I have complete confidence in him as a provider.
Informing and VERY good.
Excellent
Dr. Wells is very good. He knows my history. He is very caring and knowledgeable.
Very good!
He is THE BEST
Very good!
All good.
Excellent surgeon, great example of the best of humanity.
He did a good job of describing my problem and how I could help heal myself. Got to the underlying problem and helped me see how (what) to correct.
excellent
Dr. Wells is kind & compassionate. He is a good listener and always answers my questions completely. He is the best retinologist ever!
Knew what he was doing.
Care provider has a good bedside matter.
very good experience and very knowledgeable
He was very careful and gentle, answered questions pleasantly.
Dr. Wells is awesome. Been in his care for years at eye center. I totally trust my eye medical care with him.
Knowlegeable concerned and helpful
Dr. Wells is always friendly, professional and always has time to answer any questions.
Dr. Wells is excellent in every respect!
Dr. Wells is the BEST!!!!!
Excellent.
Always good experiences.
Fantastic physician and human being!!