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Ronald Pawlak, MD

Areas of Expertise:
Primary Care Urgent Care
Languages I Speak: English

About Me

Dr. Ronald Pawlak is a primary care provider caring for the Altavista community. After a background in the Fine Arts through Pratt Institute in New York, Dr. Pawlak moved south to Florida to pursue medicine, receiving a Doctor of Medicine from Florida International University College of Medicine in Miami, Florida before heading up to Greenwood, South Carolina for a Family Medicine Residency with Self Regional Healthcare. In addition to being a classically trained bassist, Dr. Pawlak is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Fundamental Critical Care Support, and more. Dr. Pawlak has experience in volunteer and professional settings and is happy to be serving these communities.

My Credentials

Education

Residency

  • Family Medicine, Self Regional Healthcare, January 2019

Medical Education

  • Doctor of Medicine, Florida International University College of Medicine, May 2016

Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • Fundamental Critical Care Support

Where I see my Patients

Photo of CMG – Altavista

CMG – Altavista

1280 A Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
Get Directions
Call 434.309.1165 Fax 434.200.1671

Other Locations

Centra Urgent Care - Forest

16890 Forest Road
Forest, VA 24551

Phone Number

434.200.7210

Fax Number

434.525.2138

Rating & Reviews

4.5 out of 5
Patient Rating - 559 Ratings
Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
52 Reviews
05/25/2024
I am so sorry to have to give this low of rating. Unfortunately I was here for a wellness visit and there was very little time given to me to review my history, review annual tests and was actually talked out of a blood test for alpha gal. I left feeling very unattended. I really hate giving a negative review but I cannot go back.
05/25/2024
Dr Pawlak is an excellent doctor. Listens and understands. Provides a plan
05/23/2024
Great
05/22/2024
Courteous and friendly staff
05/18/2024
Dr. Pawlak was trying to cover everything. He listened and told me what he thought we should do.
05/11/2024
He's great!
05/11/2024
Appreciate the care here
05/10/2024
I always recommend this office to friends and family
04/25/2024
Very good experience.
04/21/2024
Would not ever recommend someone to see him.
04/21/2024
Dr. Pawlak's knowledge always amazes me.
04/20/2024
Dr. Pawlak comes in and he is totally concerned with me during my visit. He includes me in on my plan of care. I like his patience. It's not about time, it's about me as a patient.
04/05/2024
Dr. Pawlak is awesome. He listens very well to your concerns.
03/26/2024
Good experience !
03/24/2024
Dr. Pawlak was very friendly and explained everything very well. He even gave extra info that he thought was interesting which I appreciated.
03/09/2024
Explained having ear problems and loosing my balance, ears were never checked. Also was prescribed a prescription that I don't take due to getting a shot every 6 months that's been already prescribed for my condition, even after me telling him what I was already taking.
03/09/2024
Excellent
03/03/2024
We talked about BP and that situation was resolved. I also had an issue with frequent headaches which was not resolved. He had blood work done and that was normal. Still having headaches and don't know what's causing it or what I can do about it. Don't get me wrong, Dr.Pawlak does a wonderful job but I was still wondering what I should do.
02/26/2024
Dr. Pawlak is one of the nicest dr.'s I've ever had dealings with.
02/20/2024
Exceptional , thorough , and professional in all aspects of care for the patient!
02/14/2024
Dr. Pawlak involved me in my care. I trust him because he listens to all the information that I have on what's going on with me
02/07/2024
Showed good concern and interest. Received follow up report on labs the following day from his office.
02/06/2024
Dr Pawlak had an attitude from the time he came through the door, he was unprofessional and quick to want to tell me about a paper that he was NOT going to fill out for me that I requested
02/06/2024
Yearly checkup. Kept his nose in the laptop, reading the file and just renewed prescriptions. He just listened to chest and said someone would be in for bloodwork. Not a fan of lack of personalization and rushed behavior.
01/17/2024
Visit was quick and to the point - very professional.
01/16/2024
Good experience.
01/13/2024
Very good experience.
12/25/2023
Everyone was great
12/20/2023
Dr Pawlak was very professional, friendly and polite
12/19/2023
Doctor rushed thru exam
12/19/2023
Scheduled for yearly physical. Felt like a number and a ins claim today. Never had this experience before.
12/19/2023
Very good.
12/19/2023
The Dr is great but to set up an appointment is as bad as it can get.
11/27/2023
Excellent!
11/26/2023
See above. Dr. Pawlak is too busy typing. Doesn't listen or look up from computer
11/25/2023
Great
11/21/2023
I feel like all of my issues are just referred out to other places. It's been 6 business days and I haven't heard anything from anyone about scheduling appointments with the referred agencies.
11/20/2023
I was pleased with it all
11/19/2023
I can't express how much I appreciate Dr Pawlak and the way I was treated. Truly the best experience I've had in my 50 years with a physician
11/15/2023
I switched to Dr Pawlak a while back, because I was going to find another Dr./ another practice. I was beyond fed up. Now, I couldn't be happier. Dr Pawlak LISTENS, he INCLUDES me, he talks to me and explains it all. I feel comfortable and feel like I'm a patient he's treating and not a customer. Switching to him was the best medical decision I have made.
11/07/2023
Good
11/06/2023
Dr.explained the side effects of the medication and reason for his decision
11/02/2023
Our family appreciates and respects Dr. Pawlak as our primary physician. He always keeps us informed, never rushes us and explains things to where we can understand the medical terms.
11/02/2023
Dr. Pawlack is wonderful. He eased my concerns immediately and showed me where to find my test results.
11/01/2023
I was so thrilled to be worked in. Dr. Pawlak was very patient with me. He was really thorough in explaining things so I could understand and make a good decision.
11/01/2023
Good experience
10/31/2023
Very bad experience with Dr, which is the first time since treating with him.
10/30/2023
He never took his face out of his laptop. I had questions and concerns and he was not interested in discussing anything because he acted like he was in a hurry
10/24/2023
I would Dr Pawlak to anyone I know and even people I don't know, he's the best.
10/14/2023
He did an excellent job of explaining things!
10/09/2023
The Doctor was absolutely concerned about my problem and sent a prescription directly to the Pharmacy.
10/04/2023
Excellent

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