Education
Residency
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (1988 -1991)
Chief Ophthalmology Resident at The Ohio State University (1990 – 1991)
Glaucoma Fellow at the Havener Eye Institute at The Ohio State University (1991 – 1992)
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio — Medical/Surgical Intern (1987–1988)
Medical School
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio — M.D., Cum Laude (1983–1987)
Pre-Medical Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio — Pharm.D. coursework (1981–1983)
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio — B.S. Pharmacy, Summa Cum Laude (1975–1979)
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio — Biology coursework (1974–1975)
Benedictine High School, Cleveland, Ohio — Cum Laude (1974)
Employment
Private Practice of Ophthalmology
Arena Eye Surgeons
262 Neil Avenue, Suite 320
Columbus, Ohio
43215
1992 – Present
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Ohio Ophthalmological Society
- American Medical Association
- Ohio State Medical Association
- Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association
- Phi Delta Chi Prof. Fraternity
Honors and Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Rho Chi Honor Society
- College of Pharmacy Faculty Award, 1979
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology Award, 1987
- Chief Ophthalmology Resident, 1990 – 1991
- Research Award, (Resident-Alumni Research Symposium) 1990
- The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Award, 2006
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2022, 2023
- Columbus Monthly Top Doctors, 2022
- Best Doctors in America
The Waiting Room Magazine Top Doctors 2022
Licensure / Certification
- Recertified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, October 2002
- Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, October, 1992
- Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, August, 1988
- State Medical Board of Ohio, I.D. No. 35-05-7154, August, 1988
- Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, I.D. 03-3-13329, August, 1979
Publications
- Pappa KS, Derick RJ, Weber PA, Lehmann DM, Baker ND and Kapetansky FM: Late Argon Laser Suture Lysis after Mitomycin-C Trabeculectomy. Ophthalmology. 100: 1268-1271, 1993
- Pappa KS: Corticosteroid Drugs, In Mauger TF, Craig EL, editors: Havener.s Ocular Pharmacology,ed 6. St. Louis, Missouri, 1994, Mosby-Year Book, Inc. P. 364
- Lequire LE, Pappa KS, Kachmer Ml, Rogers GL and Bremer DL: Loss of Contrast Sensitivity in Cystic Fibrosis, American Journal of Ophthalmology. III: 427-429, 1991
- Leguire LE, Pappa KS. Kachmer ML, Rogers GL and Bremer DL: Electro-Oculogram in Vitamin A Deficiency Associated With Cystic Fibrosis. Ophthalmic Pediatrics and Genetics, 113: 187-189, 1992
Meetings and Presentations
- Ocular Pharmacology. Ophthalmology Assistant Program Lecture Series, Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Cleveland, Ohio 1980 and 1981.
- A Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of the Effect of Calcium Antagonists on Digoxin Kinetics. Final Doctoral Project Presented June, 1983.
- The Use of TPA for Treatment of Experimental Subretinal Hemorrhage, Phase I. The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology Ninth Annual Resident-Alumni Research Symposium; Columbus, Ohio, June, 1989.
- The Use of TPA for Treatment of Experimental Subretinal hemorrhage, Phase II. The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology Tenth Annual Resident-Alumni Research Symposium; Columbus, Ohio, June, 1990.
- Initial Management of Ocular Trauma. Multi-disciplinary Trauma Conference; O.S.U. Hospitals; Columbus, Ohio, October, 1990.
- Glaucoma Filtering Surgery with Mitomycin-C: A Preliminary Report of the Ohio State University Experience. The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology Eleventh Annual Resident-Alumni Research Symposium; Columbus, Ohio, June, 1991.
- Late Argon Laser Suture LysisAfterMitomycin-C Trabeculectomy. The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology Twelfth Resident-Alumni Research Symposium; Columbus, Ohio, June, 1992
- Late Argon Laser Suture LysisAfterMitomycin-C Trabeculectomy. The Twelfth Annual Ophthalmological Conference, Grant Medical Center: Columbus, Ohio, September, 1992.
- Postoperative Management with Digital Pressure and Laser Suture Lysis. The Thirteenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant Medical Center; Columbus, Ohio, September, 1993.
- The Encapsulated Bleb Revisited with the Ultrasound Biomicroscope. The Fourteenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant Medical Center; Columbus, Ohio, September, 1994.
- Imaging the Anterior Segment of the Eye. Grant Laser Center; Columbus, Ohio, September 22, 1994.
- 1994-1995 The Ohio State University, Department of Ophthalmology; Grand Rounds Conference, 6.25 CME credit hours.
- 38th Annual Postgraduate Symposium in Ophthalmology, Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio March 3-4, 1995 – 10.75 CME credit hours.
- Temporal Corneal vs. Scleral Flap Phacoemulsification Combined with Superior Trabeculectomy. The Fifteenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant Medical Center; Columbus, Ohio, September 15, 1995.
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, “Glaucoma Subspecialty”, Atlanta, GA October 28, 1995 – 6.0 CME credit hours.
- 39th Annual Ophthalmology Symposium in Ophthalmology/19th Annual Midwest Glaucoma Symposium, Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio, March 1-2, 1996 – 8.5 CME credit hours.
- Medical Risk Management Course, “Streetwise, Independent Course”, June 7, 1996, – 8.5 CME credit hours.
- Latanoprost: Early Clinical Results. The Sixteenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant Medical Center; Columbus, Ohio, September 20, 1996.
- Program Director, The Seventeenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant Medical Center; Columbus, Ohio, September 19, 1997.
- Late Onset Bleb Infection AfterMitomycin-C Trabeculectomy. The Eighteenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant/Riverside Hospitals; Columbus, Ohio, September 18, 1998.
- An Update on Xalatan Therapy. The Nineteenth Annual Ophthalmological Conference; Grant/ Riverside Hospitals; Columbus, Ohio, September 10, 1999.
- Glaucoma 1999: Concepts and Controversies. Subspecialty Day. AAO/American Glaucoma Society – Orlando, Florida, October 23, 1999, 7.0 CME credit hours.
- An Update on Laser Suture LysisAfterMitomycin C Trabeculectomy. Ohio Ophthalmological Society 2000 Annual Meeting; Columbus, Ohio, January 29, 2000.
- Early Experience with the Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II. The 21st Anual Ophthalmology Conference. Grant/Riverside Hospitals; Columbus, Ohio, September 21, 2001
- Early Experience with the Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II. Dayton Ophthalmological Society Spring Meeting. Dayton, Ohio, September 13, 2002
- The Battle of the Prostaglandin Analogs. North Central Ohio Optometric Association Fall Meeting. Galion, Ohio, October 14, 2002
- Combination Antiproliferative Therapy in Glaucoma Filtration Surgery. The 23rd Annual Ophthalmological Conference. Grant/Riverside Hospitals; Columbus, Ohio, September 12, 2003
- Early Experience with the Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Columbus, Ohio; January 15, 2004
- Early Experience with the Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II. College of Optometry Summer Conference; Columbus, Ohio, July 24, 2004
- Corneal Pachymetry and Glaucoma. The 24th annual Ophthalmological Conference. Franklin University; Ross Auditorium, Grant Medical Center. Columbus, Ohio, September 10, 2004
- Glaucoma Surgery. Arena Eye Surgery Clinical Grand Rounds. Arena Eye Surgeons office. Columbus, Ohio, November 7, 2005
- Update on the Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph II & III for the Diagnosis of Glaucoma. Ohio Ophthalmological Society 2006 Annual Meeting – Technician Clinical Program. Columbus, Ohio, February 11, 2006
- New Technology for the Diagnosis & Management of Glaucoma. Arena Eye Surgeons Grand Rounds. Arena Eye Surgeons office. Columbus, Ohio, March 29, 2006
Karl S. Pappa, M.D.
ophthalmologist
A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Karl Pappa is known for his expertise in the field of glaucoma.
Since joining Arena Eye Surgeons in 1992, he continues his high-volume glaucoma practice, offering both glaucoma laser surgery, invasive glaucoma surgeries, and cataract surgeries.
Dr. Pappa has received many honors and awards, most recently being named to the Top Doctors in America and Best Doctors in America lists, as well as being recognized as Top Ophthalmologist in Ohio by The Waiting Room Magazine in 2022.
Education & Training
With a broad educational background, Dr. Karl Pappa graduated from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and then went on to pursue his medical degree from The Ohio State University.
He completed an Ophthalmic Surgery Residency at The Ohio State University, where he also served as Chief Resident.
He further received fellowship training in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery at the Havener Eye Institute at The Ohio State University under Paul A. Weber, MD.
Skills & Expertise
Dr. Karl Pappa specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgeries and performs hundreds of glaucoma laser procedures annually.
He is truly passionate about glaucoma and cataract management and provides care at both our Delaware and downtown Columbus locations.
Extracurricular Involvement
Dr. Pappa is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States. He has successfully completed three re-certifications with the ABO, which are conducted every ten years.
Remaining current in his field, he is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Ohio Ophthalmologist Society, the American Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Association, the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association, and the Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity.
Dr. Pappa also has a strong passion for teaching and research. He has lectured extensively in the fields of glaucoma, anterior segment, and ocular pharmacology, both locally and statewide. His published work reflects a special interest in pharmacologic agents that influence wound healing after eye surgery.
Presently, his practice is devoted to glaucoma and cataract patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care possible.
Hobbies & Personal Interests
Dr. Karl Pappa has three children who are currently pursuing careers in the medical field, and he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Outside of medicine, he is active and enjoys playing hockey, jogging, golfing, and attending Columbus Blue Jackets events.
