Summary

Dr. Alan Letson specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care with particular expertise in retinal and vitreous surgery. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Ohio State University and St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland. Dr. Letson further advanced his skills through a fellowship in retina and vitreous surgery at Ohio State University in 1981. With 49 years of clinical experience, he maintains board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English.

Dr. Letson practices at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, specifically at the Ohio State Havener Eye Institute in Columbus, Ohio. His clinical expertise includes treating dry eyes, retinal detachment, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Letson highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ohio State University, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 22 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ohio State Havener Eye Institute Eye and Ear Institute

915 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5000Columbus, OH 43212
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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49 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 69 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Columbus , OHLancaster , OHColumbus , OHColumbus , OH
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan D Letson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Transamerica

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan D Letson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan D Letson has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Choroidal Neovascularization
  • Choroiditis
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Eye Cancer (Choroid Neoplasm)
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Edema
  • Pars Planitis
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Retinitis
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Ohio State University, Retina/Vitreous Surgery1981

Residency

St Luke's Hospital, Cleveland Ohio
Ohio State University Hospital Program
Oh State Univ Hosp, Other Specialty; Oh State Univ Hosp, Ophthalmology
Ohio State University1978
Ohio State University Medical Center1978
St Lukes Hospital1978

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Dr. Alan Letson speaks English.
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Dr. Alan Letson is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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