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
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary
- Corneal Ulcer
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Ocular Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Cataract
- Corneal Diseases
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.
295 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Oostra has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
Good
Very pleased no complaints.
He is one of the best he was great and I think a lot of him
All good.
The best ever!
He seems knowledgeable and knows my condition.
Concerned about my well-being. I had a lot of confidence in him.
All good - none bad.
Good = Dr. Oostra takes time to answer my questions.
Dr. Oostra is a WONDERFUL doctor. He is genuinely concerned & is very caring.
All good.
Great experience.
Dr. Oostra is a calm MD, patient, attentive, and took time to listen. I did not feel rushed, and his demeanor is excellent.
Always interested in my understanding procedures and what to expect,
Dr Oostra was encouraging and positive regarding my treatment.
Well informed regarding my history. Listened well and provided easy to understand suggestions for dealing with problem.
Excellent
Very perfect and professional in each and everything. Thank you very much in Jesus's name Amen.
Very kind, attentive, professional and took time to answer questions
Explain the options adequately.
All good.
The best doctor that I could ask for. He is always courteous. He is always friendly. He always listen to me.
Extremely caring & attentive to my thoughts & conditions. Wonderful experience - will continue to drive the 1 1/2 hour to see this physician/ophthalmologist.
Dr. Ostra always listens carefully in my questions and answers appropriately. He appears to be concerned about my eye health. He never seems to be in a rush.
Good experiences.
Dr. Ostra seems very knowledgeable and inspires confidence in his ability. He is a good listener and gets to the point of things. I am grateful to have him as a provider.
Doctor precise, open to my question
Dr. Oostra Took very good care of me
Very thorough & concerned about any issues I raised.
Explains different treatment options I can try
I actually enjoyed my time with my provider he answered all my questions calming my nerves.
Very nice - glad to have him as my eye doctor.
Very calm & listened to my concerns & answered questions with very understandable language. Not doctor speak.
Great experience and would definitely recommend him to all my friends and family.
He was friendly, competent and considerate.
Very friendly and professional, will spend time with me as a patient. Very informative. He is very good, he fixed my vision.
Friendly
No bad experiences.
Dr. Oostra works with us and listens well. He understands we have dealt with problem for a long time.
He was excellent
Smart and caring
Excellent.
Courteous knowledgeable of profession unrushed.
Satisfactory.
Dre. Oostra was outstanding as he has always been during all of my interactions with him.
Dr. Oostra is always pleasant and easy to talk with.
He was great.
Exelent
Dr. Oostra is the absolute best! I am so thankful for him! He is so caring! He answers all my questions, gives me all the information I need regarding my care and is very good at what he does. I would not be making the progress I am making if it weren't for him.