John Odackal

John Odackal, MD

  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-4925

About Me

As a pulmonary and critical care specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with both acute and chronic conditions. I regularly treat interstitial lung disease (ILD) and other pulmonary issues including sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and others.

I work hard to understand both the medical and personal aspects of my patients’ conditions and how their symptoms impact their daily lives. I offer customized treatments that best meet the unique needs and values of each of my patients. I also consider the entire family’s needs. I was a high school teacher in New York City before I enrolled in medical school and that experience instilled in me the importance of communities and families in providing patient care.

In addition to patient care, I am also focused on innovative research to advance the treatments we can provide. My current research examines access to care for patients with interstitial lung disease. I have published peer-reviewed journal articles pertaining to pulmonary fibrosis and other chronic pulmonary conditions.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son outdoors. Our family enjoys hiking and going to parks and playgrounds around Columbus.
Highlights
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, University of Colorado
  • Masters in Clinical Research, University of Virginia
  • Masters in Teaching Science, New York University

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary

Locations Where I Practice

Lung Care

in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
4th Floor, Suite 4C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-4925

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
8/1/2011 - 5/30/2016

Residency

UVA Health Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2019

Graduate

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
7/1/2017 - 5/20/2018

Fellowship

University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
8/14/2019

American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
11/16/2021

American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
11/28/2022

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

106 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    5.0 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on Mar 09, 2025

    I also enjoy seeing Dr Odackal he's friendly and makes me feel comfortable and is never in a hurry

  • Reviewed on Mar 02, 2025

    My care provider thoroughly explained my condition from my CT scan.

  • Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

    My doctor was awesome. He made eye contact and listened carefully and asked important followup questions. I felt in very good hands with Dr Odackle.

  • Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

    The provider couldn't answer my questions regarding my condition. He was almost flippant about it. I felt very dismissed.

  • Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

    Dr O was very considerate good listener and made great suggestions to help me

  • Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

    Dr. Odackal was excellent in every way. He listened to me describe my experience with asthma with astonishing patience for 45 minutes or more. All his questions were astute and at the end of my visit he was able to recommend a course of treatment I was very happy with.

  • Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

    Listened to my concerns about having covid in last month with 1 lung. I needed to be reassured that the lung was functioning properly. He was great.

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Odackal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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