Michael C Lewis, MD

Titles:

Joseph L. Ponka Chair, Professor of Anesthesiology, Wayne State University

Biographical Statement:

Since October 2015 I have been the Chair here at Henry Ford. I received my medical education in the United Kingdom at University College London. Following this I underwent professional training in Anesthesiology in the UK, Israel and the US. My career was built at the University of Miami where I served as Chief of the VA service, Medical Student Clerkship Director, and for many years as Residency Program Director. During my time at Miami I was a Fulbright Scholar. I served as senior Associate Dean for GME. In 2013 I accepted the job as Chair of Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. I served in that role until October 2015 when I became Chair here at Henry Ford.

Research Interests: Geriatric Anesthesiology

Awards and Honors:

• Hartford Awardee American Geriatric Society
• Fulbright Scholar
• Teaching Awards at Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville