AWARDS & HONORS

Health Care Heros
“Nominee as an Innovator” 2006

Distinguished Alumni Award
Gannon University, 2005

America’s Top Ophthalmologist in Cataract Surgery, 2004-2005

DOCS Rate DOCS
by WBNS 10 TV
“Ranked as One of Top Two General Ophthalmologists in Columbus” 2003

Monsigner Nash Society
Gannon University, 2001

American Medical Association – Young Physician Section
Special Recognition Award, 1988

Roger T. Beitler Outstanding Alumnus Award
Kent State University, 1984

Eli G. Alcorn Prize in Ophthalmology
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1979

Landacre Honorary Research Society
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1979

Roessler Research Scholarship
The Ohio State University College of Medicine,
1978-1979

Richard G. Orlando, M.D., F.A.C.S., A.B.E.S.

Director of Small Incision Cataract Surgery

Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Richard G. Orlando, M.D received his bachelor’s degree from Gannon University and his medical degree from the Ohio State University. He completed his residency in ophthalmology from The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus Ohio in 1983.

The founder of Columbus Ophthalmology in Dublin, Ohio in 1984, Dr. Orlando’s contributions to ophthalmic surgery have earned him the reputation of being a technological leader and innovator. His specialties include small incision cataract surgery, Crystalens Surgery™, ReSTOR® IOL, AcrySof ® Toric IOL and Laser Surgery. Dr. Orlando participates in many FDA clinical studies for numerous companies. He has authored numerous scientific and clinical articles, books, videos and is actively teaching and lecturing throughout Ohio.

BOARD CERTIFICATION

1985 - American Board of Ophthalmology
1985 - American College of Surgeons
1995 - American Board of Eye Surgeons
2002 - American Board of Eye Surgeons Recertification