John A. Wells
Distinguished in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Dr. John A. Wells

Ophthalmology
Prisma Health
Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia
124 Sunset Court, 
West Columbia, SC 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
44 Years of Experience
Distinguished in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Prisma Health
Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia
124 Sunset Court, 
West Columbia, SC 
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Overview

John Wells is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 15 articles in the study of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).

Graduate Institution
Emory University School Of Medicine, 1982
Residency
Emory University Hospital
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in SC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Prisma Health Baptist
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Humana
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Independent Health
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia
124 Sunset Court, West Columbia, SC 29169
Call: 803-931-0077
Other Locations
Palmetto Retina Center–Florence
1831 West Evans Street, Suite 315, Florence, SC 29501
Call: 803-931-0077
Palmetto Retina Center–Columbia
2611 Forest Drive, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29204
Call: 803-931-0077

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

25 Total Publications

Faricimab Treat-and-Extend for Diabetic Macular Edema: Two-Year Results from the Randomized Phase 3 YOSEMITE and RHINE Trials.
Faricimab Treat-and-Extend for Diabetic Macular Edema: Two-Year Results from the Randomized Phase 3 YOSEMITE and RHINE Trials.
Journal: Ophthalmology
Published: August 09, 2023
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Distinguished
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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      Distinguished
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    • Advanced
    • Endophthalmitis
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    • Geographic Atrophy
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    • Retinal Detachment
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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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    • Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
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