Dr. John T. Pajka, MD | Lima, OH | Ophthalmology

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Dr. John Pajka is an ophthalmologist with 44 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-restoring surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Pajka is fluent in Spanish and Arabic, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Pajka practices with Lima Memorial Health System and The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, with locations in Lima and Columbus, Ohio. He specializes in treating cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior capsule opacity. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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3.9

18 Ratings
44 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Arabic
Ohio State University Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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He was absolutely great, kind, excellent!

August 10th, 2019

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The Eye Surgery Center is a well run, patient first office. I had lasik surgery and have been living with this miracle of seeing perfectly without the hassle of contacts and glasses. Thank you to Dr. Pajka and his efficient staff.

September 16th, 2016

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Dr. Pajka is very disrespectful and rude. When I voiced a concern he told me it wasn't his first rodeo. He yelled at my elderly aunt and when she asked for clarification he told her his nurse would it explain it. Then turned around and walked out the door.

August 11th, 2016

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Had RK surgery about 20 years ago & vision now fluctuates. Tried to book appointment to see if there was anything to help stabilize my vision. They wouldn't book appointment for me - last visit(in which Pajka only spent a few minutes with me) with indicated vision was changing, sorry nothing we can do.

February 12th, 2015

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Dr. Pajka's staff is wonderful, he however talks very fast and does not spend much time with you. Sometimes I wait 45 minutes and sometimes 2 hours for a quick 2 minute appointment.

January 7th, 2015

Eye Surgeons And Consultants

855 W Market St Ste ALima, OH 45805

Tel: (419) 228-7432

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Lima Memorial Health System

1001 Bellefontaine AveLima, OH 45804

Tel: (419) 228-3335

The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute

460 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210

Tel: (800) 293-5066

Eye Surgery Center Of Western Ohio

855 W Market StLima, OH 45805


Dr. John Thomas Pajka, MD	Dr. Muhammad I Azrak, MD	Dr. Anthony John Denisco, MD	Dr. Mitchell Andrew Romito, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
			Accepts New Patients
3.9 (18 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic	Speaks English
Lima , OH	Bellefontaine , OH	Harrod , OH	Lima , OH
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
Macular Degeneration
Refractive Surgical Procedures
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ohio State University Medical Center

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1986

Ohio State University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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