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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LasikPlus Reviews on Google
INDUSTRY G.
Super helpful staff, all very friendly, very informative and quick. The surgery was fast and not a big deal. Follow up appointments have been fast and easy so far. I have no negative symptoms, and my vision is better than 20/20 now!
Laura K.
The whole team here is amazing. From the initial check up to the actual procedure, everyone was amazing. Jada especially made me feel so loved from the moment i met her. And Dr. Pasternak was so calming during my nerve freak out walking into the room and cheered me on ans assured me through the whole thing. I'm sorry for my emotions getting the best of me and crying through the whole exam right after. You all are amazing and i cannot thank you enough!!!
Kandace G.
Hey ! I am just so excited about my new vision. It was the best experience. I never imagined my eyes could be better. Wearing glasses were like a crutch. The entire team of LasikPlus was incredible. They were extremely friendly and comforting. The day of my surgery I had no worries because the doctor talked me through each step. Thank you for your encouragement and support!
Alexis W.
Thank you! The doctor was really great and everyone at the office was so nice and friendly. I appreciate them answering every question I had to ensure me. Thank you for correcting my vision. Definitely will recommend to others.
JoshVlogs. M.
All of the staff here are amazingly nice. Everyone is super comforting about the whole process and I never felt worried during the actual surgery. It was fast, absolutely painless, and worth every step of the way.
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