A lifetime fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Michael Richard DeVita has also served as president of the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.
BANGOR, ME, May 02, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Michael Richard DeVita, MD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. DeVita celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. DeVita is an obstetrician-gynecologist who retired in 1988 from the Pascack Valley Fertility Institute at the Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood, NJ. A physician for nearly 35 years, during his tenure at the hospital he served as the director of the division of obstetrics-gynecology for two terms, was chair of the medical executive committee for two terms, and trustee for two terms
In addition to his work in medicine, Dr. DeVita was an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He notably spent time as a Maine state director for the International Association of Healing Rooms, an organization with locations across the nation that seeks to unite, equip and empower the body of Christ to establish healing throughout the world.
A lifetime fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. DeVita has also served as president of the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. He is a longstanding member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the American Medical Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American Gynecological Laser Society and the Gynecological Laparoscopy Society, among other organizations.
Dr. DeVita authored his first book, "The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and Me." He has been cited in the 55th through 59th editions of Who's Who in America and the second and third editions of Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare for his accomplishments.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown College in 1950 and Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University in 1954, Dr. DeVita then interned at St. Michael's Hospital in Newark, NJ, between 1954 and 1955. From there, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a captain between 1955 and 1957 before completing residency work at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC, from 1957 to 1960. He is a nationally board certified obstetrician-gynecologist. Born in Orange, NJ, Dr. DeVita is married to his longtime wife Diane Elaine DeVita, and the two reside in Bangor, ME. They have nine children between them and a total of 32 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Michael Richard DeVita, MD, has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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