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Dr. Kent Wellish, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.7 (46)
Map Pin Small Henderson, NV
Accepting new patients
37 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 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and is affiliated with Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Wellish, completed a residency at Good Samaritan Reg Medical Center|University of Ks School of Med. 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) 608-1997
    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) 608-2315
  3. 3
    Wellish Vision Institute - Las Vegas West
    2555 Box Canyon Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 608-1790
    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) 820-2135

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Keratoconus
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pterygium
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
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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

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1952358426
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Good Samaritan Reg Medical Center|University of Ks School of Med
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
    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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