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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Mel M.
Precedure was quick and easy. Recovery was pretty much a day. Staff was really nice and fun to talk to. My vision is FANTASTIC. I'm so happy I've done this. UPDATE: 07/28/2021 I’m just here to say it’s been such a blessing to be able to wake up and see everyday. LASIK is hands down the best investment of my life! Thank you LasikPlus ♥️
Tasha R.
If I could give more stars I would. LasikPlus is an amazing place to go for Lasik surgery. The doctors there are really nice and knowledgeable about their trade. They answer all and any questions you have. It's been a week since my surgery. I wanted to wait to see how my progress would go. When I had it done there was very little to no pain, just a little pressure but they informed you on how every step would go. Once I was done I had to come home and nap for a few hours. By that night I could see everything around me clearly. I had my follow up the very next day and was told I had 20/20 vision. I have been seeing everything perfect every since. I still have a little light sensitivity and dry eyes but I was told that would happen. Thank you to all the doctors who have helped me improve my vision. BTW this review took me longer to write than the surgery itself.
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.
Jordon C.
Definitely worthy of five stars! I had a really great experience here and now have 20/20 vision.
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