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.

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)
    • 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.