4.5
6 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. John Wells is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over four decades to eye care, bringing 44 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and focuses on treating complex retinal conditions. Dr. Wells speaks both English and Spanish, helping him serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Wells practices at multiple locations throughout South Carolina, including West Columbia, Columbia, and Florence, with hospital privileges at Palmetto Health Baptist and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. He specializes in treating serious eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. His expertise includes advanced procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients give him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Wells practices at multiple locations throughout South Carolina, including West Columbia, Columbia, and Florence, with hospital privileges at Palmetto Health Baptist and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. He specializes in treating serious eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. His expertise includes advanced procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients give him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 44 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Emory University School Of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. John A Wells has 4 locationsPalmetto Retina Center
124 Sunset CtWest Columbia, SC 29169 Tel: (803) 931-0077
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Columbia Retina Center
2611 FOREST DR STE 110COLUMBIA, SC 29204 Tel: (803) 931-0077
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Florence Retina Center
1831 W EVANS ST STE 315FLORENCE, SC 29501Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Compare with Similar Doctors
 |  |  |  |
| Dr. John A Wells, MD | Dr. Peter David Simone | Dr. Edward Granderson Crosswell, MD | Dr. William Lloyd Clark, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 44 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| West Columbia , SC | Omaha , NE | Lexington , SC | West Columbia , SC |
| Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John A Wells
Medical Specialties
Dr. John A Wells has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John A Wells has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986
Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. John Wells accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. John Wells has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. John Wells accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Wells accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. John Wells accepting new patients?
- Dr. John Wells is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. John Wells's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Where is Dr. John Wells's office located?
- Dr. John Wells's office is located at 124 Sunset Ct, West Columbia, SC, 29169.
- Which hospitals is Dr. John Wells affiliated with?
- Dr. John Wells is affiliated with Palmetto Health Baptist.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.
