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About Me
Dr. Karl Pappa is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and cataracts. Since joining Arena Eye Surgeons in Columbus, Ohio in 1992, he has maintained a high-volume practice focused on glaucoma laser surgery, invasive glaucoma surgeries, and cataract surgery. Dr. Pappa completed a fellowship in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery at the Havener Eye Institute at The Ohio State University.
His clinical expertise includes a wide range of glaucoma treatments, from laser procedures to surgical interventions, as well as cataract surgery. Dr. Pappa's practice is devoted to providing comprehensive care for patients with glaucoma and cataracts, and he treats patients at his Columbus and Delaware locations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pappa has been recognized with numerous honors, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors and Columbus Monthly Top Doctors.
Training
Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery
1992Havener Eye Institute at The Ohio State University
Fellowship
Ophthalmic Surgery (Chief Resident)
1991Ohio State University
ResidencyMedical/Surgical Intern
1988Riverside Methodist Hospital
ResidencyDoctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1987Ohio State University
Medical SchoolB.S. Pharmacy
1979Ohio State University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
2023Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
2022Castle Connolly
Columbus Monthly Top Doctors
2022Columbus Monthly
The Waiting Room Magazine Top Doctors
2022The Waiting Room Magazine
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Award
2006The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Research Award (Resident-Alumni Research Symposium)
1990Ohio State University
Medical Microbiology and Immunology Award
1987Ohio State University
College of Pharmacy Faculty Award
1979The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Publications & Press
Corticosteroid Drugs
Havener's Ocular Pharmacology, ed 6•1994Late Argon Laser Suture Lysis after Mitomycin-C Trabeculectomy
Ophthalmology•1993Electro-Oculogram in Vitamin A Deficiency Associated With Cystic Fibrosis
Ophthalmic Pediatrics and Genetics•1992Loss of Contrast Sensitivity in Cystic Fibrosis
American Journal of Ophthalmology•1991
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- OH
- License Numbers
- 35057154 P
