About Me
As an ophthalmologist and corneal specialist, I specialize in medical and surgical care for corneal disease including keratoconus, Fuch’s corneal dystrophies, corneal transplants, corneal cross-linking and cataract surgeries. I find my work very meaningful and love restoring people’s sight. I also have extensive training in LASIK surgery and the treatment of cataracts, dry eye and pterygium.
My research interests include keratoconus, Salzmann’s nodular degeneration, infectious keratitis and conjunctival flap surgery.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the variety of patients and conditions that I have the opportunity to treat. I treat routine conditions such as cataracts, as well as complex conditions like corneal transplantation. My colleagues and I work together as a team to care for patients with some of the most challenging eye conditions.
When I’m not working I enjoy spending time with my wife and extended family, and rooting for the Buckeyes, of course!
Highlights
- Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Participated in multiple mission trips to Guatemala and Ghana
- Recipient, Havener Eye Institute Fellow’s Teaching Award for outstanding contributions to resident education
- Authored several publications and presented at numerous local and national meetings
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Cataract
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Ocular Oncology
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Keratitis
Locations Where I Practice
484 County Line Road W.
Suite 240
Westerville, OH 43082
614-293-8116
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
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
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/1/2009 - 5/30/2013
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
6/9/2019
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.
329 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Oostra has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He appeared to be very qualified.
Dr. Oostra is an excellent clinician. He is thorough, good educator, and calm. He answers questions completely.
Dr. Oostra has always been a good health care ptovider
Always the best it's why I drive 2 hours to OSU
Great
Attentive and aware of my condition
Dr. Oostra is an outstanding combination of expertise and patient care / interaction. Clearly an expert with my particular condition. Always provides full, excellent description of the status of my condition, recommendations for future care, makes sure he addresses any questions, and is prompt replying to any follow-up questions via MyChart.
Attentive and responsive
Very knowledgeable and friendly!
Excellent
Everyone was wonderful. Love this place. All nurses personable and respectful.
Very knowledgeable very nice
The doctor always takes his time for a good exam and explains the results.
Excellent, professional and knowledgeable
He always is nice and explains well
Thorough, listened to my concerns, answered my questions
Good
He was welcoming and supportive of my informed decisions.
He was helpful and listened well. I got answers to my questions.
Very caring and knowledgeable
Good
I felt that my provider is caring and knowledgeable and that I am receiving the best possible treatment
Good guy. Pleasant. Explained things in understandable terms. Empathetic
All good
Was thorough and quick when given eye exam
Very nice & took time to answer all our questions.
Very professional and excellent!
Dr. Oostra treated me well and informed me from my procedure. Knows a lot
He is a very excellent Doctor
Very good
Examined me, answered all my questions, had no significant findings which was good news. Advised additional steps for self-care.
Dr. Oostra is professional, friendly and effective. He clearly knows my medical history and provides clear and candid information about what to expect. He demonstrates concern for my well being and is easy to talk with.
Very good experience always,very friendly
Very good, attentive and experienced.
Very concerned about impr6ROVING MY EYE SIVGHT E
Good
Excellent
Very informative
He is very caring and takes his time to make sure you understand everything
Dr. Oostra is very thorough. Takes time to answer questions. Actually reads the chart and knows what's going on before he comes in the room.
I felt the care was very good! He explained exactly what he was doing and why. At the end of the exam he told me the results!! My eyes were healthy!. I will come back to se him next year..
Good dr
Excellent, at always.
Listened and heard my concerns. Offered suggestions, and agreed with plan of care.
Dr. Oostra is kind and helpful.
Good comfoable
No bad experience, everything excellent
Very nice and noligable
Very good
Great
Experience was very good
Dr Oostra is caring, personable, competent.
Friendly, professional
Dr Oostra is kind, thorough and spends an appropriate amount of time with me
Dr. Oostra is a good doctor. I like his demeanor, level of care and humility.
Very helpful
Dr. Oostra is very kind and helpful. He is also patient and understanding.
He was very helpful in explaining my problem and what the next step is.
Excellent
Physician did not explain the timeline of when I need to do next steps
I feel blessed to have Dr. Oostra as my doctor! He listened, was knowledgeable, answered questions, alleviated my fears, and helped me to find peace with my diagnosis- which is saying a LOT since I deal with anxiety!
Gave me an honest evaluation of what could or could not be done
Dr. Oostra was very helpful in describing what was going on. He was efficient and caring.
Very professional and kind
Excellent
Very very nice
Warm. On time. Competent
Good
Dr. Oostra checked for macular degeneration when I asked him to. He explained the condition of my eyes and things I could do to care for them.
Took time to listen
All excellent!!
Good
Dr. Oostra is the best. He is thorough, knowledgeable and very kind. He takes time to talk and explain things to you and I felt in safe hands during surgery.
There were no bad experiences. Everyone that I came in contact with was very kind to me
Listened very caring
Great and thorough patient care and interesting in my health
As usual, Dr Oostra was most helpful
Very good, I didn't wait long for him to attend to me.m
Very warm and personable.
I can't think of anything derogatory to say about Dr. Oostra. He is a pleasant person and put me at ease before the surgery. I'm happy with having had Dr. Oostra as my eye surgeon.
The tech that saw me was very good.
He's always very kind and I feel confident he's looking out for my best interest.
I had a very good experience.
Dr. Oostra is AMAZING! He seems to sincerely care about what is best for me. I would recommend him to my family and friends
Pleasant
Patient. Answered my questions.
My care provider was awesome. I had some concerns but he addressed them and doubled checked my concern with previous scans etc. He always does a fantastic job!
Patient and knowledgeable
Knowledgeable about the progression of my cataracts & that I can wait 1-5 years to have them removed.
Professional, skilled, kind, relaxed
Very friendly
Very good
Very nice explained everything well
Doctor seemed very knowledgable and to the point,answered my questions well
Dr. Oostra is among the best! Great expertise in my particular condition (keratoconus) as well as more the more general aspects of ophthalmology. Communication and explanations are superb, both during visits and via MyChart (a couple questions I had after my visit a year ago received prompt, helpful response). Options for both my KC and other conditions (e.g. cataracts) were very helpful. Grateful to have Dr. Oostra, with his expertise & professionalism, providing this aspect of my care.
I forgot to ask Dr. OOSTRA whether I will always have this uncomfortable dry eyes condition, so I can't blame him. I wish he had addressed that concern...
Excellent service
No bad experience
The provider was knowledgeable, gentle, and reassuring, which is what I needed most. He was thorough in his explanations and instructions, and made sure all my questions were answered.
Wonderful
Excellent information, testing, treatment and professionalism
He's a good guy and smart
None bad doctor.
Excellent.
Good.
Love Dr. Oostra he is very kind and caring.
Only good! I see Dr. Oostra for Cornea Transplant follow-ups, and to monitor the disease in my other eye as well. I have every confidence in his ability. He is very thorough and takes time to answer any questions without feeling rushed.
Perfection
Excellent attention & care.
The Doctor answered all my questions in a way I could understand. Always friendly and very professional.
Always excellent.
Felt very comfortable in his care.
Dr Ooostra has given me vision after 3 years of blindness.
Took well care of me.
Dr. Oostra does a partnership with the VA. I'm 71 years of age. My experience was excellent. Taking the time to help vets, awesome!!
Did good
Courteous, professional, most importantly knowledgeable.
Very caring -
Dr. Oostra was very nice & went over everything with me.
He is very learned and give competent advice.
Always well taken care of by Dr. Oostra!
Dr. Oostra has provided great pre-/post-op care along w/the actual procedure.
They were very good.
Gave me new optional for cardiac & corneal problem.
He is thorough
Dr. Oostra always takes the time to check my eye health and to answer all my questions.
Dr. Oostra is an eye specialist. This visit was a follow-up from surgery and a check on the eye disease he follows for me. He is always very pleasant and makes me feel like he cares about the health of my eyes. He takes time to listen and answer questions.