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Michael Lewin

Who

Michael Lewin · Science & Medicine

What

Founder and chief of plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center who established a craniofacial disorders center and pioneered maxillofacial surgical education workshops.

When

1910, New York, United States

Where

New York, United States

Biography

Michael Lewin is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Founder and chief of plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center who established a craniofacial disorders center and pioneered maxillofacial surgical education workshops.

How & why

Michael Lewin, a Jewish surgeon originally from Warsaw, was founder and chief of plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. He established a center dedicated to craniofacial disorders, expanding specialized care for these complex conditions. He also pioneered maxillofacial surgical education workshops, leaving a lasting legacy in craniofacial medicine and training.

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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)

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Founder and chief of plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center who established a craniofacial disorders center and pioneered maxillofacial surgical education workshops.

1910

Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)