Dr. Michael P. Lewko MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
871 Allwood Road Clifton New Jersey, 7012About
Chief of Geriatrics as well as a Faculty Member for ten Years at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor with the University Of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Johnson and Saint George's Medical School. Was the Medical Director for Saint Vincent's Nursing Home and for Preakness Health Care Center. Also, is the Coordinator of Rheumatology for the Residency Program at St. Joseph's Department of Medicine. Currently practices Adult and Geriatric Rheumatology, NJ Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, In Clifton, NJ.
Education and Training
Rutgers Medical School
Rutgers 1985
Board Certification
Geriatrics
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey -
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
Internships
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1989, and Roger Williams General Hospital, 1991
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology, American Medical Directors Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Success for Dr. Lewko comes as a result of setting a high standard of excellence within his office, and by being active in spreading awareness of overall health and healthy living.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Playing the Piano
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