CentraState Medical Center has named urogynocologist Martin P. Michalewski, MD, FACOG, the new medical director of its Urogynecology and Pelvic Medicine Program.
Michalewski earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Gdansk, Poland, where he also trained and worked as an attending urogynecologist. Since his arrival to the United States in the early 1990s, he has studied, trained, conducted research and worked at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, and the New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island. He continued clinical training at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Health Care System, both in Staten Island, and then at New York Hospital Flushing Medical Center, Flushing, Queens.
For many years, Michalewski provided exclusive urogynecologic services for hospitals in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, serving as director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery for South Florida Women’s Health Associates, in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Michalewski holds credentials in robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He helped pioneer several urogynecologic laparoscopic procedures that have improved the quality of life for many women that experienced urinary incontinence, cystocele, rectocele, uterine/vaginal prolapse, pelvic pain, bleeding, fibroids and other gynecological conditions.
From the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Michalewski received the Achievement Award, distinguishing him as among the best laparoscopic surgeons. He is also the recipient of Outstanding Researcher Status for his extensive research activities.
Michalewski currently serves as proctor, consultant and lecturer for major surgical companies, including Ethicon’s Endo Surgery, Gynecare Women’s Health and Urology, American Medical Systems, Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci Robotic System, WISAP Medical Technology GmbH, Synergy Surgical and Covidien’s SILS, and teaches other surgeons the newest, minimally invasive surgical techniques.
To contact Michalewski, call 866-CENTRA7.