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Kent Wellish, MD, Ophthalmology, Henderson, NV, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center

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Ophthalmology • Henderson, NV

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery

Wellish Vision Institute

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Education & Training

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1993 - 2019
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Wellish Vision Institute Announces New Dedicated Clinical Study Department in Las Vegas
    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 License
    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 Patients
    Las Vegas Eye Surgeon Places First-of-Its-Kind Lens Implant to Reduce Glasses and Glare for Cataract PatientsSeptember 1st, 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kent Wellish, Dr. Kent Wellish, MD, Dr. K Wellish, Dr. Kent L Wellish