Dr. Joseph Pasternak. M.D.
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Dr. Joseph Pasternak's Bio and Credentials
Dr. Pasternak has over 25 years of experience as a refractive surgeon with the United States military. As a participant in the FDA trials to approve laser surgery in the US, Dr. Pasternak was the first military eye surgeon in the US to perform refractive surgery. He founded the Laser Vision Center at Bethesda Naval Hospital, and developed and ran the program to offer LASIK to US Naval Academy midshipmen, opening up career options for over 8,000 new military officers over the last 20 years. Dr. Pasternak was instrumental in studies determining the safety and effectiveness of LASIK surgery in Navy and Marine Corps aviators, which ultimately led to the approval of LASIK surgery for all warfighters. Dr. Pasternak has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries and has trained over 80 surgeons in the art of refractive surgery. Dr. Pasternak now brings his
years of experience of performing and studying LASIK surgery, and his dedication to safety, predictability and the best
possible outcomes to the patients of LasikPlus.
Dr. Pasternak has been happily married for 25+ years and is the father of three young adults. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, skiing, fitness, and cooking.
Dr. Pasternak's Education
- F. Edward Hebert Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, M.D.
- Naval Hospital San Diego, Internship
- National Naval Medical Center, Ophthalmology Residency
- Cornea, Refractive and External Disease, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Fellowship
- US Naval Academy, B.S.
Additional Certifications, Affiliations, & Memberships
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Board Certified
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
- Society of Military Ophthalmologists (SMO)
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22 West Road,Suite 201
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Stephanie S.
Amazing place and people. The staff there were so nice and helpful. The procedure was quick and post op 3 weeks later I am so happy with this. I can see 2020 something I dreamed of for the past 12 years. Highly recommend this place! And this company, the sales rep that started this whole process was amazing even on a video conference. He was great and informative. Thank you all, I am so happy, and my quality of life has improved so much. It is so nice to be able to go to bed and not worry about taking my contacts out.
Brian D.
i can see better without my glasses after getting laser eye surgery. coming in couple months later, i have no complaints about my surgery and everything is fine now
Scott S.
A great experience all the way through. Very kind, professional people that explain everything to you and keep you informed!
jim d.
Absolutely amazing place and an even better experience! From the first appointment everyone was extremely friendly and helpful and the results of the surgery were just LIFE CHANGING!!! This is the place to go! My vision was a trainwreck - coke bottle glasses that were so thick I could see three days into the future.... and now my eyes are 20/15 and getting better!
Heather M.
Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. I was impressed with how organized they were. I drove 2 hours away and they were nice enough to do my procedure the same day. Bc my eyes were dilated I had to wait several hours and come back but I didn’t mind at all. I went to get a bite to eat then took a nap. Doctors were great and I could even see without my glasses before I left the office. I wish I had done it sooner!
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