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Dr. Michael Pankratz, MD

Dr. Michael Pankratz, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Pankratz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Columbus, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES in 1991. He is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 253 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (253 reviews)

Practice

3135 Middle Rd Columbus, IN 47203

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Pankratz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pankratz

4.7
253 ratings, 196 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Professional
Very professional, staff helpful, polite., visit with doctor helpful and explains in detail what you need and want to know.
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
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Nov 13, 2024
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Very fast and professional. Would recommend and shall return.
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
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Rich – Nov 09, 2024
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Cataracts
Everyone was very friendly and caring. They are very thorough and explained everything.
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
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E Jean – Nov 08, 2024
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Great staff. No real waiting. Appreciated the education. Dr Pankratz answered all of my questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2024
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Very Happy
Professional staff. Dr. Pankratz did an excellent job explaining his diagnosis and answered my questions.
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
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Appreciate Dr. Pankratz – Nov 02, 2024
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2 techs doing tests didn’t seem knowledgeable… forgot one test & had to get help; was shown a video in the waiting room amongst all other patients which I thought was odd. had one test that I thought required some concentration & it was done in a small room with another patient clicking away on the test & it was difficult for me to concentrate. Dr Pankratz seemed arrogant & recommended laser treatment on my healthy eye so I wouldn’t need drops. It is the only eye i have left that works so why in the world would anyone recommend an unnecessary treatment!!!?? I went there for info on a cataract issue, initially wanting to be sure at the beginning of the exam that it could be done this year & was told I was getting ahead of myself. I asked that so as not to have additional tests done if surgery wasn’t possible in 2024. Awful experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2024
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Visit for FOV test
Visit for FOV test for only, individual that administered test was courteous and professional
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
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Oct 23, 2024
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He has lost his bedside manner and was rude.
He was not really concerned about me..,just felt like an assembly line. He was rude while examining my eyes to the point I wanted to just leave. Not very helpful not supportive at all considering I probably have a detached retina. He gave my wife two false answers about the condition (she looked up the answers). So did my Ladin surgery cause this problem? Makes me wonder. Nurse was not much better not really any care or concern.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2024
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Dr. Pankratz is excellent!
He was recommended to us by a family physician and my wife and I have seen him for cataract surgeries for our eyes. He and his staff are excellent. We live in Bloomington now but still drive each other to Columbus to see him, and highly recommend him to care for your eyes.
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
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Oct 18, 2024
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Nailed it on the first visit!
After seeing 2 Optometrists who clearly didn’t know what they were doing, I decided to give this office a try. Dr. Pankratz was able to help me with my eye issue in just one visit! I recommend everyone with an eye problem or concern to go to him! Thank you Dr. Pankratz!
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
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Iriana – Oct 16, 2024
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Promptly checked in and minimal wait time between testing stations. Extremely professional and proficient staff. Highly recommend.
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
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Sheila – Oct 15, 2024
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Very friendly and informative.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Oct 15, 2024
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Office visit
Dr. Pankratz and staff were remarkable as always!
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
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Ron S. – Oct 15, 2024
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Nice place
Friendly
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
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Marlene – Oct 14, 2024
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Professional staff and doctor.
The examination was thorough and efficient. I was confident of His determination and was not pressured to have the procedure he recommended.
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
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Oct 12, 2024
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Thorough care
The doctor and his staff are thorough. They are also courteous and kind.
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
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Oct 10, 2024
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1st visit to Dr.Pankratz
All the technicians I had dealings with were so kind and polite and patient and smiling then when I went in to exam room with Dr. Pankratz he was smiling and introduced himself and a hand shake he was kind in explaining what procedure I may need and very patient and reassuring. At end of my consolation he Hand shake was a kind reassuring gesture
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jeannette – Oct 09, 2024
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Great service
Everyone very friendly and knowledgeable
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
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Ylee – Oct 09, 2024
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5 Star Definitely
Courteous, kind, professional.I have recommended your services many times.
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
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Don Ping – Oct 08, 2024
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The test was really through.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 01, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Pankratz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Columbus, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES in 1991. He is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • South Baylo University School Of Oriental Medicine At Los Angeles

    Medical School, 1991
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Locations

Practice

Pankratz Eye Institute LLC3135 Middle Rd Columbus, IN 47203
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Columbus Regional Hospital

    2400 17th St
    Columbus, IN 47201
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

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