Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Education
- Lafayette College – Easton PA – Biology, B.A.
- Hahnemann Medical College (Now Drexel University College of Medicine) – Philadelphia, PA – Degree: M.D.
Internship/ Residency/ Fellowship
- Surgical Residency, St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, NY
- Colorectal Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland Clinical Foundation Cleveland, OH
Specialties
- Minimally invasive general
- Colon and rectal surgery
Board Certifications
- 1990 – American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
- 2008 – Recertification
- 1988 – American Board of Surgery
- 2008 – Recertification
Hospital Affiliations
- RWJ BarnabasHealth – Monmouth Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian – Riverview Medical Center/ Jersey Shore University Hospital
Academic/ Professional Affiliations
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- President New Jersey Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow, American Society of Surgeons
- Northeast Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow, New York Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
- Fellow, Society of Surgeons of New Jersey (organization dissolved in 2012)
- Medical Delegate, American Cancer Society
Administrative Positions Held
- President NJ Chapter American College of Surgeons, 2016-2017
- Clinical Professor of Surgery Drexel School of Medicine
- Acting Chair, Department of Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- Section Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- Assistant Program Director, Department of Surgery – Monmouth Medical Center
- President Medical Staff – Monmouth Medical Center
- President Elect Medical Staff – Monmouth Medical Center
- Medical Staff Secretary – Monmouth Medical Center
- Medical Staff Treasurer – Monmouth Medical Center
Publications
- “Evaluating Anastomotic Perfusion in Colorectal surgery – A Two Year Experience with SPY Angiography”, Pending Publication. Authors: A. Dinallo, W. Boyan, A. James, R. Dressner, M. Arvanitis
- “Lighted Ureteral Stents in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries – A Five Year Experience”, Accepted for Publication – Annals of Translational Medicine; Authors: W. Boyan, D. Lavy, A. Dinallo, J. Otero, A. Roding, D. Hanos, R. Dressner, M. Arvanitis
- The American Journal of Surgery; 81(6):580-4 “Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography – An Objective Evaluation of Anastomotic Perfusion in Colorectal Surgery” Authors: Bogdan Protyniak, MD, Anthony Dinallo, MD, MPH, William Boyan Jr., MD, Roy Dressner, DO, FACRS, Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, FACRS
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Vol 2013, Issue 7 “The Use of Bone Anchors for Autologous Flap Fixation in Perineal Reconstruction: A Case Report” Authors: Adam Saad, MD, John A. Cece, MD, Michael L. Arvanitis, MD, Andrew Elkwood, MD
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Brochure, Expanded version for ASCRS website, Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Brochure for ASCRS, Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News; Volume: 62:12 “Adoption of Laparoscopic Colectomy: Barriers, Solutions” Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Clinical Oncology News “Barriers and Solutions to Adoption of Laparoscopic Colectomy” Author: Dr. Michael L. Arvanitis
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Vol. 44 pp 1365-1366 “Testicular Metastases from Ileal Carcinoid” Co-Authors: Drs. D. Danikas, R M. Dressner, R. Sachs, M.L. Arvanitis
- The American Surgeon, Vol. 65 – pp 1150-1152 “Malar Metastases from Colon Carcinoma – Case Report” Co-Authors: Drs. D. Danikas, M.L. Arvanitis
- Diseases of the Colon and Rectum “Mortality in Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis” Author: Dr. M.L. Arvanitis, et al
- Colon and Rectal Surgery – Collection of Papers “Pre-Operative Staging of Rectal and Colon Cancer” Author: Dr. M.L. Arvanitis
- Annals of Surgery – “Evaluation of Abdominal Pain in AIDS Patients” Co-Authors: Drs. J. Barone, M.L. Arvanitis
- Surgery/Gynecology/Obstetrics – “Y-V Anoplasty for Anal Stenosis” Co-Authors: Drs. B. Gingold, M.L. Arvanitis
Awards
- 2019 – “NJ Top Docs”
- 2018 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2017 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2016 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2015 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2014 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 2013 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- January 2013 – “Top Doctors” in the New York Metro Area The Castle Connolly Guide
- April 2013 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- Jan 2012-2013 – “Best Doctors in America” 2012-2013 database
- November 2012 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- April 2012 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- November 2011 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- May 2011 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- Jan 2011-2012 – “Best Doctors in America” 2011-2012 database
- April 2010 – “Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area for 5 Years” – The Castle Connolly Guide
- June 2009 – Chief Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching
- September 2007 – Cambridge Who’s Who Registry2007-2008
- June 2007 – “Chairman’s Award” – Attending surgeon recognized for innovation and clinical excellence at Monmouth Medical Center Department of Surgery
- 2007-2008 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- September 2006 – Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area The Castle Connolly Guide
- June 2006 – “Golden Apple” Award For excellence in clinical teaching at Monmouth Medical Center
- September 2005 – “Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- January 2001 – “Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area” The Castle Connolly Guide
- November 1998 – “New Jersey Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
- 1992-1997 – “America’s Top Surgeons” in the Consumer’s Research Council of America
- June 1997 – Chief Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching
- June 1991 – Edward Lance Memorial Teaching Award for Excellence in Surgical Resident Education