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
- Lung Diseases, Obstructive
- Lung Injury
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
- Bronchiectasis
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
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
University of Virginia 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.
63 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
5.0 out of 5
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 09/30/2022, Dr. Odackal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
Good
Dr.Odeckal was extremely professional, very knowledgeable and explained things so well he put me & my husband at ease! He is very thorough and takes his time. He asks important questions and gives easy to understand answers. I would highly recommend Dr.Odeckal and his staff to anyone wanting to receive the best care possible!
Attentive
It was my first visit as a new patient. He listened to everything I had to say and even recommended another dr for me to see.
Asked questions that were important and explained thing to where I could understand.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Odackal. The wait for the appointment was due to the fact that I wanted the New Albany facility. He was worth the wait. What a bright physician and kind man.
Pleasant, explained things, was comfortable talking with me.
Explains everything
I always feel like he does a good job
All went well.
Patient, detailed, kind, and genuinely cares about my health.
Very pleased with Dr. Odackal.
The physician was very attentive and very thorough in determining my history. Reviewed labs with me and discussed my plan of care going forward. Very impressed with him on this, my first visit.
He was direct - explaining all we asked.
Very good
Dr. Odackal is great. he's scheduled me for all the needed testing. He listen to all my concerns. He goes over my results with m e and explain what I don't understand.
Excellent communication, very knowledgeable and respectful.
Excellent first impression. Very patient, welcoming, and thorough.
Very kind and knowledgeable.
Spent a lot of time asking questions and figuring out my problem. Much more concerned about solving the problem based on evidence than any previous provider.
He was wonderful and listened and informed me well
They take very good care of me at Ohio State