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Dr. Kent Wellish, MD

Ophthalmology
3.7 (46)
Map Pin Small Henderson, NV
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Kent Wellish, MD

Dr. Kent Wellish, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Henderson, NV. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and is affiliated with Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Wellish, completed a residency at Good Samaritan Reg Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Wellish an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Wellish works at Wellish Vision Institute - Henderson in Henderson, NV with other offices in Las Vegas, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Keratoconus, Keratitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Wellish's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Wellish Vision Institute - Henderson
    10424 S Eastern Ave Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 733-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Wellish Vision Institute - Las Vegas East
    2110 E Flamingo Rd # 210-211, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 733-2020
  3. 3
    Wellish Vision Institute - Las Vegas West
    2555 Box Canyon Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 733-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Wellish Vision Institute - Southwest
    6710 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 733-2020

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Culinary Health Fund
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.7
    Average provider rating
    Based on 46 ratings
    Patient Ratings (46)
    5 Star
    (29)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
    (1)
    2 Star
    (2)
    1 Star
    (13)
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    About Dr. Kent Wellish, MD

    Specialties
    • Ophthalmology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1952358426
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Good Samaritan Reg Med Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Kent Wellish, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wellish is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Wellish has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Wellish has seen patients for Keratoconus, Keratitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wellish on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Wellish. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wellish.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Wellish, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Wellish appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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