Background
Pontoriero, Michael Anthony was born on September 22, 1959 in Newark. Son of Antonio Rocco and Maria Pontoriero.
educator cardiothoracic surgeon
Pontoriero, Michael Anthony was born on September 22, 1959 in Newark. Son of Antonio Rocco and Maria Pontoriero.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry summa cum laude, Fordham University, 1981; Doctor of Medicine, U. Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, 1985.
Intern in general surgery, U. Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey/New Jersey Medical School, Newark, 1985-1986; resident, U. Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey/New Jersey Medical School, Newark, 1986-1990; clinical assistant professor surgery, U. Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey/New Jersey Medical School, Newark, since 1994; fellow in cardiothoracic surgical research, Tufts U. School Medicine and Dentistry-New England Medical Center, Boston, 1990-1991; resident in cardiothoracic surgery, Tufts U. School Medicine and Dentistry-New England Medical Center, Boston, 1991-1993; private practice,, Belleville, New Jersey, since 1993.
Fellow American College of Surgeons, American College Chest Physicians, American College Cardiology. Member American Medical Association, Society Thoracic Surgeons, New Jersey Society Thoracic Surgeons, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mary Theresa Pugliese, September 24, 1988. Children: Maria Isabella, Natasha.