Kent L Wellish MD
Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery
Wellish Vision Institute
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2110 E Flamingo RdSte 210Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone+1 702-733-2020
Fax+1 702-794-2797
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Education & Training
University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1992
University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
NV State Medical License 1994 - 2025
AZ State Medical License 1993 - 2019
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- Safety & Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes With Keratoconus or Corneal Ectasia After Refractive Surgery Start of enrollment: 2012 Jul 01
- Safety and Efficacy of KPI-121 in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Start of enrollment: 2016 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 152 citationsExcimer Laser Ablation Rate and Corneal HydrationPaul J Dougherty, Kent L Wellish, Robert K. Maloney
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1994-08-01 - 28 citationsCorneal ectasia as a complication of repeated keratotomy surgery.Kent L Wellish, Ben J. Glasgow, Francisco Beltran, Robert K. Maloney
Journal of Refractive and Corneal Surgery. 1994-05-01 - American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Summer symposium on refractive surgery. August 26-29, 1993 Los Angeles, Calif.Kent L Wellish
Refractive & Corneal Surgery. 1993-11-01
Press Mentions
The Wellish Vision Institute Announces New Dedicated Clinical Study Department in Las VegasMarch 12th, 2020
Nearly Blind Radio Show Host Gets Eye Surgery, Throws Away Cane, and Gets Driver’s LicenseOctober 2nd, 2019- Las Vegas Eye Surgeon Places First-of-Its-Kind Lens Implant to Reduce Glasses and Glare for Cataract PatientsSeptember 1st, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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