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
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
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.
98 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
4.8 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Odackal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
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.