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Dr. James Pasternack, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. James Pasternack, MD
3.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. James Pasternack, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bloomfield, CT.
Dr. James Pasternack, MD
3.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. James Pasternack, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Bloomfield, CT
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. James Pasternack, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bloomfield, CT.

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Dr. James Pasternack, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bloomfield, CT and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1981 and completed a residency at Naval Hospital.They currently practice at Primary Eye Care Center, Bloomfield, CT and are affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Connecticut Children's and Saint Francis Hospital. At present, Dr. Pasternack received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Pasternack is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Presbyopia
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eyelid Disorders
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
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Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
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Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
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Chronic Dacryoadenitis
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Iridectomy
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Laser Cataract Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Century Preferred (Tiered)-CT
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4 Northwestern Dr Ste 400, Bloomfield, CT 06002
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Primary Eye Care Center
    1080 Day Hill Rd Ste 301, Windsor, CT 06095
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Primary Eye Care Center
    44 Dale Rd Ste 304, Avon, CT 06001
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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3.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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May 17, 2021
Thank you for being an ethical eye surgeon...who won't "buy in" to unnecessary practices.
— May 17, 2021
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Care Philosophy
  • As a physician, I strive to provide excellent, compassionate care, working with my patients to achieve 'Best Care for a Lifetime'

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Biography
  • Dr. James Pasternack, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Bloomfield, CT and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1981. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, and more.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Hospital
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tufts University
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Pasternack, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pasternack's profile.

Dr. James Pasternack, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Connecticut Children's and Saint Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Pasternack, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT

  • Connecticut Children's

    282 Washington St, Hartford, CT

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT