John Odackal, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine
Make an appointment
614-293-4925
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
Locations
- Outpatient Care New Albany
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
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
Conditions and expertise
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Interstitial Lung Diseases
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO, United States
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022 - Master of Science (MS)
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States
7/1/2017 - 5/20/2018 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- UVA Health Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA, United States
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2019 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, United States
8/1/2011 - 5/30/2016
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
12/19/2024 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
11/28/2022 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
11/16/2021 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/14/2019
Ratings and 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.
117 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Dr. Odackal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He was very helpful. He is the first person that ever listened to the issues I'm having and taking the time to find a solution. In my opinion he was heaven sent
Extremely competent, friendly, thorough and helpful.
All good
Excellent communication with the Doctor.
Very pleased with the care I receive from Dr Odackle. He is very concerned , caring and professional.
As always informative with caring attitude on my condition.
Great experience
Very detailed and easy to understand. He was an excellent communicator and had a clear game plan prior to an official diagnosis.
Not a good listener. Provides answers before he has all information. Evasive. Somewhat abrupt.
Dr. John was personable, knowledgeable, pleasant, caring and a good listener
Kind and Professional
Dr. Odackel listenned and offered his expert advice and suggested the next step which I agreed on.
Very kind and intelligent and interested in my concerns
Dr. Odeckal is very thorough, friendly and welcoming, he makes sure I understand tests, treatment and medications and why he prescribes them and he always is familiar with my other recent tests or visits with other physicians. He is an excellent example of OSU's finest!
He is so patient, knowledgeable about my health and treatment options. He answers each and every question completely and easy to understand. He is excellent!
Excellent - knowledgeable, kind
Very pleased. Very friendly, informed, good listener.
Excellent
I also enjoy seeing Dr Odackal he's friendly and makes me feel comfortable and is never in a hurry
My care provider thoroughly explained my condition from my CT scan.
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.
The provider couldn't answer my questions regarding my condition. He was almost flippant about it. I felt very dismissed.
Dr O was very considerate good listener and made great suggestions to help me
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.
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.
I've visited Dr. Odackal twice now for treatment of my lung condition. We've also talked on the phone or messaged over MyChart. Without a doubt, Dr. Odackal is the best doctor I have worked with. His knowledge and understanding of my condition is second to none. He explains things in an easy to understand way and he seems to be genuinely concerned with helping me. I've never had a doctor spend more than 10-15 with me and Dr. Odackal was with me for close to an hour last monday.
Very aware of overall medical conditions. Extremely pleasant and a great listener. He prescribed tests for a change in my medical status.
Excellent
Dr. Odakal gave me plenty of time to discuss, ask questions, reassure me, made me feel hopeful, responds QUICKLY to mychart messages and even called me at home to discuss a test result when I kept asking questions via mychart which I appreciated.
Very nice and explained everything so I understood
Excellent
Dr. Odackal is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. I appreciate that he always has a smile on his face and lets me know how much he appreciates me, as much as I appreciate him.
Doctor and nurses all checked on me and cared for me while I was weak.
Excellent in providing information and answering questions
Dr paid attention to what I had to say and offered several causes for my condition. Tests were ordered.
I feel very valued and the doctor listens closely and is so easy to talk to. That is so important to me
Very caring & thorough
Dr. Odackal is very kind and considerate.
He's on time, takes time to listen and respond to questions and concerns. Always looks directly at me when communicating, very easy manner and I feel very comfortable during my visit.
Outstanding overall experience seeing this provider.
Always informative with thorough discussion
Spent more time with me than expected.
Very good at explaining what's going on.
Dr. Odackal is among the best MD providers I have ever experienced. He was able to develop a sense of caring and trust within the first visit and has built on that every visit since. This is important in a pulmonologist, since lung function is so important and not even recognized until a problem develops.
Dr. Odackle and Dr. Henricks were both attentive. Their care was excellent!
I'm very pleased with the Dr. Odackal. He is professional, knowledgeable, and patient.
First time visit with this provider. He was prepared had reviewed all my records and commenced recommending a course of action.
Very nice and didn't feel rushed. Looks you in the eye when he talks to you. Highly recommend.
Shows great concern and care. He made me feel very comfortable
The Doctor introduced himself and was very kind and knowledgeable. I never felt rushed
Very knowledgeable and I think we will find the answers to my issues.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Odackal and I was very pleased and impressed. He spent sufficient time with me, answered my questions, and was kind and compassionate.