Dr. James A. McHale is Director of Cataract Surgery at Columbus Ophthalmology Associates, where he has practiced since 2004. A graduate of Miami University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, he specializes in cataract surgery and has nearly two decades of experience helping patients achieve better vision.
About Dr. James McHale
Dr. James A. McHale serves as the Director of Cataract Surgery at Columbus Ophthalmology Associates and has been part of the practice since 2004. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, as the youngest of five children, Dr. McHale has dedicated nearly two decades to the privilege and responsibility of restoring sight as an eye surgeon.
He earned undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology, along with a minor in Neuroscience, from Miami University. He then attended medical school and completed his ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University, where he served as President of the Medical School Student Council. While at OSU, he also founded, managed, and played on the medical school soccer team.
Dr. McHale is married to his college sweetheart, Jennifer, whom he credits as “the glue that holds his family together.” They have three children—Kaitlyn, James, and Will—and share a love for soccer, hiking, skiing, and the mountains. The family’s Boston terrier, Max, is a beloved companion who enjoys tug-of-war, naps, and simply being a good boy.
Credentials
Education & Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Medical School
Ohio State University Hospital
Internship, Transitional Year, 2000-2001
Ohio State University Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2001-2004
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABMS®)
Certified in Ophthalmology
OH State Medical License
Active through 2026
Provider NPI:
1578529418
Awards & Recognition
AAO Fellow
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★4.8260 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "James McHale, MD" Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Did well just a lot of waiting.
Provided timely service from a friendly and professional team. Dr McHale gets straight to the point and provided understandable information and advice.
Love dr McHale
Dr. McHale was great. The staff is great. The scheduling system is terrible..We arrived at 7:20 for a 7:40 appointment to have a quick eye check after cataract surgery day prior. We finally saw Dr McHale for 5 - 8 minutes. We left at 11: 40. Not acceptable
Everyone was pleasant…medical personnel made be feel very comfortable, by guiding me and answering all my questions or concerns. If felt confident that they will make sure I will receive necessary care and support.
Dr. McHale is an excellent and skillful Opthalmologist. Very patient centered during eye exam. The entire staff is remarkable.
Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear you felt well cared for during your eye exam, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to our doctor and the entire team.
