Michael Wells

Michael Wells, MD

  • Ophthalmology – Retina
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8116

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
  • Spanish

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Retinal Degeneration
  • Eye Injuries
  • Vitreous Detachment
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Albinism
  • Wet Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmology
  • Anemia, Sickle Cell
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Retinal Detachment

Locations Where I Practice

Havener Eye Institute

in 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.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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 Healthcare, Chapel Hill, NC
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2008

Residency

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
3/1/2007 - 6/30/2007

Residency

Veterans Affairs 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

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.

233 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024

    A caring, helpful, terrific listener. Excellent doc - could answer every question about my diseased eyes

  • Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024

    Great

  • Reviewed on Oct 09, 2024

    Very good.

  • Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024

    Good

  • Reviewed on Oct 08, 2024

    Great surgeon

  • Reviewed on Oct 06, 2024

    I've been seeing Dr. Wells annually for the past 4 years. He is a very good ophthalmologist.

  • Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024

    Very good

  • Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

    Dr. Wells is an exceptional physician. Even though the online medical system had crashed across the entire eye institute during my visit, he was able to recall almost all relevant details from my file from memory--a truly impressive feat! Dr. Wells is receptive to patient feedback and is always up to date on the most recent an cutting edge treatments and technologies.

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. Wells has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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