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General Surgery | Hemorrhoids | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery
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General Surgery | Hemorrhoids | Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) SurgeryLocated in Palmerton, Pennsylvania and founded in 1989, St. Luke’s Carbon Surgical Associates has established itself in Northeastern Pennsylvania as a leader in minimally invasive acute care general surgery. From the introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the early 1990’s to the performance of the first hand assisted laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of benign and malignant colorectal disease at St. Luke’s Blue Mountain Campus, I have remained committed to providing the highest quality of care to the residents of the region.
My dedication to personal fitness has had a profound impact on my professional life, providing the physical and mental strength necessary to provide the highest quality of care to the acutely ill general surgery patient in their hour of greatest need.
I earned my medical degree in 1995 from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I completed a general surgery residency in 2000 at the Guthrie Clinic and Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania and became a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery in 2001. I was re-certified by the board in 2009 after I scored in the top 16 percent nationally on the general surgery recertification examination. In addition to my time with St. Luke’s Carbon Surgical Associates, I am currently a clinical instructor for physician assistant students from various programs and an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery with the Geisinger Medical College in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
When not in the operating room I am an accomplished athlete. I finished 15 marathons, including six Boston marathons and was the fourth American finisher in the 2002 Casino Niagara International Marathon. In 2012, I finished my first full IronMan Triathlon in Lake Placid, New York. In 2017, I completed the Eastern States 100, a 100-mile trail run around the Pine Creek Gorge, in 31 hours, 5 minutes.
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Medical School
- Drexel University College of Medicine, 1995
Residency
- Guthrie Healthcare System GME, 1995 - 2000
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery)
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“First time seeing Dr. Martinez for a follow up appointment. Very impressed and would feel very safe if ever need his surgical expertise.”
July 12, 2025
“Very helpful”
June 30, 2025
“Good visit. Physician clearly explained all options and accepted my decision on treatment.”
June 22, 2025
“Like always can't complain everything was good thank you.”
June 22, 2025
“Provider Michael F Martinez, MD is very respectful, kind, and was very helpful with my issue. I am very pleased with my provider and glad he was recommended.”
June 10, 2025
“Nice place to visit”
June 9, 2025
“Dr Martinez has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. He is an asset to St Lukes.”
May 19, 2025
“I am blessed to be in the care of Dr. Michael Martinez at the Palmerton office.”
May 18, 2025
“Dr Martinez gave excellent care and addressed the problem that I had.”
May 14, 2025
“They are excellent”
May 8, 2025
“I was encouraged by the information by the Physician and he respected my decision”
May 3, 2025
“I truly highly appreciated his self drawn diagram showing and explaining my situation in detail. Very informative and explanatory. Was a key element to knowledge and seeing what he's explaining.”
May 2, 2025
“I have chosen to stay with this provider. I feel he is very knowledgeable and feel comfortable with him as my dr.”
May 1, 2025
“All of the staff in this office are always great.”
April 20, 2025
“Very pleased with the care given by Dr. Michael Martinez.”
April 14, 2025
“I feel Dr Martinez gives me the highest quality health care. I believe he's an expert in his field. I'm blessed to have a Dr with experience knowledge compassion and to be personable.”
April 13, 2025
“I asked for a referral and he gave me one.”
April 7, 2025
“Dr Martinez is both a great doctor and a great physician! I trust him without hesitation!”
March 27, 2025
“I was very well taken care of.”
March 27, 2025
“Great overall”
March 24, 2025
“Love this practice. The staff is very nice and caring”
March 24, 2025
“I am 93 & they treat me very good.”
March 7, 2025
“Dr Martinez and his assistance are very good this is second time I have used his officeWould highly recomend him to anyone”
February 27, 2025
“Dr. Martinez was very attentive and listened to my concerns. He is very personable too.”
February 13, 2025
“Thank you for my visit with you see you again soon.”
February 8, 2025
“Excellent visit.”
February 2, 2025
“Everyone in the office was extremely courteous and professional at the office of Michael F Martinez, MD, ,which contributed to an atmosphere that was both calming and reassuring.”
January 30, 2025
“Provider is very knowledgeable about my issue and I have up most confidence in my upcoming surgery”
January 27, 2025
“Excellent care with Michael F Martinez, MD Thank you”
January 25, 2025
“The Dr and the office staff made my visit comfortable and informative.”
January 17, 2025
“I hope to have my Hernia fixed soon. Doc Michael F Martinez, MD put me on the schedule out less than 2 weeks.”
January 16, 2025
“Michael F Martinez, MD is Excellent knowledge and very approachable!”
January 9, 2025
“Dr Martinez is probably the best surgeon that I have ever seen. His bedside manner was quite impressive and exceeded all of my expectations. The staff in the office also exceeded all of my expectations.”
December 30, 2024
“Dr Martinez is a very proficient and accurate health care provider! And he is also a caring friend!”
December 21, 2024
“I was treated very good by Michael F Martinez, MD”
December 12, 2024
“Excellent care from everyone at the office of Michael F Martinez, MD”
October 26, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Dr Michael Martinez was excellent in explaining to me what I needed to know concerning my surgery”
August 11, 2025