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Dr. Mark Pavilack, MD

Dr. Mark Pavilack, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Pavilack, MD is an ophthalmologist in Portsmouth, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

3235 Academy Ave Ste 200 Portsmouth, VA 23703

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pavilack specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pavilack's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pavilack

3.8

19 ratings, 15 with a written review
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 03, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Judy Cottel – Feb 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LJV – Jan 11, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
5 year patient – Dec 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy Ritchie – Aug 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jim Simmons – Nov 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne – Nov 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patrick in Virginia beach, VA – Nov 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Amber Lewis in Suffolk, VA – Sep 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Virginia Beach – May 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark in Suffolk, VA – May 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Virginia Beach, VA – Jul 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Your eyesight is a precious gift, and we want to help you preserve it for a lifetime. At Tidewater Eye Centers, we provide comprehensive eye care services to monitor your eyesight and give you the opportunity to be proactive about changes in your...read more

biography

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 Road's area...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Florida

    Undergraduate School
  • Mass Eye Ear Infirm Harvard Med School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • Mass Eye Ear Infirm Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • University Mi Medical School Wk Kellogg Eye Center

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • University Mi Med School Wk Kellogg Eye Center

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Allentown Affil Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
  • University Of Florida/ Pensacola

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Tidewater Eye Center SPC.3235 Academy Ave Ste 200 Portsmouth, VA 23703
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Office3235 Academy Ave Portsmouth, VA 23703
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Practice

Office1564 Laskin Rd Ste 192 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Practice

Office805 Battlefield Blvd N Ste 111 Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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