Mark A. Pavilack, M.D.
Mark A. Pavilack, M.D.
Portsmouth
3235 Academy Ave #201, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Phone: 757-483-0400
Virginia Beach
1788 Republic Road Suite 200Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: 757-483-0400
Specialties
Cataracts
LASIK Refractive Surgery
Corneal Disease
Uveitis
Urgents
Get to Know Dr. Pavilack
Dr. Pavilack is a Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon. He is Board-Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pavilack was among the first in the Hampton Roads area to perform advanced corneal transplantation procedures including DSAEK, Ultra-Thin, DSAEK, DMEK, DALK, and Keratoprotheses. He was also one of the earliest to use both Toric and Multifocal Lens implants with cataract surgery following their initial approval by the FDA. With having performed over 15,000 cataract, refractive, corneal, and laser surgeries, Dr. Pavilack is one of the most experienced corneal specialists in Virginia.
Dr. Pavilack has had a near lifelong involvement in community service starting as a hospital volunteer as a teenager and throughout college. He later served for many years as a Physician Volunteer, Prevention of Blindness Committee Chairman, and Board Member of both the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired and Lancaster County Association for the Blind. Dr. Pavilack has been a volunteer for EyeCare America and Mission Cataract as well as at the Lions Eye Clinic over 10 years providing free eye care and surgery. He has served as the Asst Medical Director for the Lions Medical Eye Bank & Research Center of Eastern Virginia since 2013.
Dr. Pavilack resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, Ann, and their three children. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his family.
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Science
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida - Medical Degree
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee - Internship
Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown Affiliated Hospitals, Allentown, Pennsylvania - Ophthalmology Residency
University of Michigan, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan - Fellowship
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Honors & Awards
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Chapter President, 1986-1987
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellow American College of Surgeons, 1994–2006
- National Registry of Who’s Who, Lifetime Member
- Outstanding Young Man of America, 1996, 1997, 1998
- Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1997-1998, 1999-2000, 2000-2001
- George Slocum Resident Research Award, 1989-1990, 1990-1991
- N.R.L.C. Physician Advisory Board Physician of the Year, 2004
- Thomas Brown McClelland Scholastic Grant, 1985-1986, 1986-1987
- Eskind Scholar, 1986-1987
- C.L.A.S.S.C. Scholastic Scholar, 1982-1983
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma, and Golden Key National Honor Societies
- America’s Top Ophthalmologist Award, Consumer Research Council of America, 2004-2014
- The Global Directory of Who’s Who, 2006, 2007
- The Leading Physicians of the World Award, International Association of Healthcare Professionals, 2012, 2013
- Top Doctors Award, Hampton Roads Magazine, 2013
- Top LASIK Surgeons Award, America Top 10, 2013
- Top Doctors Award of Chesapeake, Castle Connolly, 2014-2016
- Top Doctors Award, Coastal Living Magazine, 2015,2016
- #1 LASIK Surgeon Award, American Ophthalmology Council, 2017
- Top Ophthalmologist, The Leading Physicians of the World, The International Association of Ophthalmologist, 2014, 2015, 2017
Memberships and Affiliations
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow - Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Member - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member - Phi Chi Medical Fraternity
Member - Portsmouth Medical Society
Member - The Medical Society of Virginia
Member - Tidewater Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Society
Member - Virginia Society of Ophthalmology
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Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance including:
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Anthem BCBS
Optima
Tricare
Aetna
United Healthcare
AARP
Coventry Health
Cigna
Virginia Medicaid
Virginia Premier
Humana
Most VHN Plans
Most PHCS Plans
Please Note:
This list is not all-inclusive. Please verify your coverage prior to your visit by calling the number on the back of your insurance card, or call our office for more information.
Locations
Portsmouth
3235 Academy Ave #201,
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Hours of Operation:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Closed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
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