Andrew W. Tharp, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologist @ The Vision Care Center

Andrew W. Tharp, MD, FACS - Evansville LASIK Surgeon and Ophthalmologist

Doctor Andrew Warren Tharp graduated summa cum laude from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then immediately pursued a medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and graduated in 1988. From there, Doctor Tharp took on a one-year internship at the Indiana Department of Internal Medicine, and completed his 4-year residency at the Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology in 1993.

Doctor Tharp joined the Welborn Clinic immediately after his residency in 1993, and has been with The Vision Care Center since it formed from the Welborn Clinic in 2008. He has amassed over 30 years in the vision care industry.

In 2003, Doctor Tharp took a position on the Board of the Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology as the Chair of the Legislative Committee. Three years later he became Secretary/Treasurer, where he served from 2006 to 2008, during which time he was bestowed the 2006 Ophthalmologist of the Year Award from the Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology and again in 2015. He served as President from 2010 to 2012. In 2020 he completed a six-year term as Indiana’s Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Doctor Tharp is a Fellow to both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of numerous societies, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Vanderburgh County Medical Society and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons. He received board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1995, 2005 and 2015.

New doctor for my eye problem.
William Timson
William Timson
15:04 05 Dec 22
Overall great experience with all staff! Very patient and professional with my 3 yr old. I do understand that the Opthalmologist was very busy, but the only thing I wished went differently was time spent on explaining my son's vision issues with me more. I got very little information on his eyesight. I've never worn glasses, and none of my kids have. So I do not know much about vision issues, and would have liked it if the Dr. was not in such a hurry to move on to the next patient. Or at the very least, had his assistants/staff go over things with me. I asked a few questions to get a better understanding, but could definitely sense that the Dr. was rushed. I wish I was asked if I had any other questions. Perhaps, it will be different on his follow-up appt after he's worn his glasses for a month. I of course googled everything to get a better understanding. That's my only suggestion, I still feel the appt went great, and I do understand the Dr's time is precious. Also, I do appreciate the quality of work completed by the Opthalmologist, his direct staff and the eyeglasses staff to diagnose, fit and prepare my son's glasses.
Natasha Smith
Natasha Smith
15:42 09 Jul 22
Dr. Thorp is an excellent doctor always provides information pertaining to procedures. both before and after. extremely professional and compassionate.
James Martin
James Martin
21:07 16 Dec 20
He goes above and beyond for ALL of his patients!! He will see you in the evening or a weekend if you are having an issue. He works diligently to make you feel comfortable and safe and know what your problem is. He is a kind and compassionate man and doctor! He has my utmost respect!!! Anyone would always benefit from his knowledge and extreme experience with your vision!!!
Michele Geiss
Michele Geiss
22:24 23 Jul 20
I fully trust his diagnosis, l also appreciate his confidence and straight forward attitude. I would recommend him to friends and family
Margaret Stilwell
Margaret Stilwell
20:47 09 Jan 20
I have had eye problems since the age of 35 and I'm now in my sixties. I have been a patient of Dr. Tharp since he opened his practice in Evansville. He and his staff provide the best care and always make me feel like whatever I'm going through is really important to them. I am prompted to write this review today because I am having a serious problem with my eyes right now and ran into an insurance issue. I went to talk to the office and Dr. Tharp came out himself to talk to me. This office works as a team and that is obviously to the patients. Thank you Dr. Tharp and staff for your continued good care of me and your other patients.
Amy Abbott
Amy Abbott
01:36 04 Jan 19
Dr. Tharp performed Lasik on my eyes in 2000. I was and remain very pleased with the results. He is an excellent opthomologist who is kind and considerate to his patients, and he is a wonderful human being.
Gayle Gerling Pettinga
Gayle Gerling Pettinga
16:24 17 Sep 18
Randell Johnson
Randell Johnson
04:00 19 Jan 17
Very thorough!
Diane Kraus
Diane Kraus
14:13 24 Jul 16
BJ Woods
BJ Woods
17:46 03 Mar 16

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