Bogdan Protyniak, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis
  • Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, rectal prolapse

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Ukrainian

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About

Philosophy of care

My patients are my family.

Why I entered medicine

I emigrated from Ukraine with my grandmother, who played a significant role in my life. Unfortunately she succumbed to gastrointestinal cancer. But while caring for her at a young age, I experienced medicine from diagnosis to surgical treatment and finally palliative care. The surgeons who took care of her became forever my heroes. I vowed to do the same for those who needed my help.

Community involvement

Stroudsburg has been my home the past seven years. I look forward to having the privilege and opportunity to treat my community at Lehigh Valley Hospital−Pocono.

Personal interests

I am an avid triathlete and enjoy swimming, biking and running. I compete in Ironman triathlons annually, and so far have completed nine in places such as New York, Kentucky, Maryland and Quebec. My downtime is spent relaxing with my wife and our four rescue dogs.

Education

Undergraduate
 New York University, Bachelor of Arts (BA), 2006

Medical School
 St. George's University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2010

Training

Residency 2015
 Surgery (General Surgery), Monmouth Medical Center - Long Branch Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

Fellowship 2016
 Colon & Rectal Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY

Certifications

American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Publications & Clinical Trials

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