Michael Kryshtalskyj, BSc, MD, FRCSC

Meet Dr. Michael Kryshtalskyj

Oculo -Facial Plastic and Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Michael Kryshtalskyj is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with a focus in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. He is dedicated to restoring both form and function. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to surgical mastery, scientific advancement, and human connection.

Compassionate Precision Grounded in Academic Excellence

Dr. Kryshtalskyj brings a multidimensional background shaped by competitive academic honors, rigorous surgical training, and his award-winning research skills to the Morgenstern Center for Orbital and Facial Plastic Surgery. With a rare blend of technical skill and tireless compassion, he contributes meaningfully to the Center’s mission of delivering state of the art care in a personal and private setting.

Academic Background and Surgical Training

Dr. Kryshtalskyj’s path to advanced facial and orbital surgery is built upon a foundation of rigorous education, interdisciplinary innovation, and leadership at some of North America’s most respected academic institutions:

University of Western Ontario
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences and Biology
- Scholars’ Programs Award, AEO Award of Excellence
University of Toronto
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Golden Stethoscope Award, multiple academic scholarships

University of British Columbia
- Master of Global Surgical Care (currently enrolled)
- Strengthening oculoplastic surgical programming and ophthalmic trauma care in low-resource global settings.
- University of Calgary
  - Residency in Ophthalmology
  - Martin T. Spoor Memorial Award (Top Surgical Resident); Chief Resident; Humanitarian Award; Best Resident Paper; Celebration of Excellence (Cumming School of Medicine)

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Research and Recognition

Dr. Kryshtalskyj’s scholarly work reflects his deep curiosity and dedication to advancing the field. He is the recipient of numerous academic and research awards, including grants from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR, United Kingdom), and the Calgary Eye Foundation.

For his academic and global outreach work, Dr. Kryshtalskyj has received the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Secretariat Award; the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Government of Alberta, Canada; the City of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40; and invited to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' (United Kingdom) Future Leaders Forum.

He has authored peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, and the American Journal of Ophthalmology, and has contributed to medical textbooks on surgical topics including orbital infections and thyroid eye disease.

Thought Leadership and Service

In addition to his clinical and academic accomplishments, Dr. Kryshtalskyj co-founded the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Foundation’s Eyes on Ukraine Initiative in 2022, supporting capacity in ophthalmic trauma care in war-torn Ukraine. He was invited to co-direct the COS’s inaugural Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Skills Transfer Course, and has served as a reviewer for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Skills Transfer Lab program. He serves as a reviewer for numerous medical journals. His work has been featured in international media outlets, including The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, National Post, Global News, CTV News, MSN News, and on radio with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Advanced Surgery Rooted in Humanity

Dr. Kryshtalskyj’s facial surgery approach is grounded in empathy and exacting technique. He is passionate about helping patients look and feel like themselves again, whether recovering from trauma, undergoing aesthetic refinement, or reclaiming confidence after injury. His work at the Morgenstern Center continues to shape the future of facial and orbital plastic surgery with innovation, humility, and heart.