About

ABOUT

Witold Niesluchowski

Stories from the Heart as Told by a Cardiac Surgeon

Medical fiction lovers will delight in the writings of Dr. Witold Niesluchowski, a cardiac surgeon, turned author. His stories give readers a unique view into the life of a heart surgeon, as told through the fictional character of Dr. Jack Murano. Woven throughout this trilogy are themes of love, loss, family, forgiveness, redemption, and above all, never giving up.

Witold Niesluchowski is an accomplished cardiac surgeon who traded his scalpel for a pen (well, actually, a keyboard) in 2012.  Today, he writes fiction that draws on 30 years of experience in the inner sanctum of the operating room. The stories he tells will raise the hair on the back of your neck, especially when you realize that much of it is inspired by real events.

"We aren't promised tomorrow ...
We aren't even really promised today, or that next second, or minute that ticks by."
Rachel Van Dyken

The Early Years

Witold Niesluchowski’s life began in Warsaw, Poland, at the end of WWll. In his youth, he studied violin and graduated with honors from music school.

Medical School

He attended Warsaw Medical School in Poland. There, he became a faculty member of the Department of Surgery, and decided to dedicate his medical career to open-heart surgery.

Medical School

VOLLEYBALL ADVENTURE

While a medical student, Niesluchowski was a member of the volleyball team, which in 1967 won the national championship. It was a unique experience with a special group of people, and many of the members still keep in touch.

A NEW LIFE IN THE U.S.

In 1975, to learn the intricacies of the budding specialty, Niesłuchowski made a bold move to leave the comfort of Warsaw and further his medical education in there U.S. After the cardiac residency in Charlotte, NC, he launched a 30-year career, including countless cardiac procedures, becoming Chief of Surgery, subsequently Chief of Staff at St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center in Oxnard, CA. He also served as president of the American Heart Association in Ventura, and was named Physician of the Year in 2012.
My Life in the U.S
family

FAMILY LIFE AND WRITING

A devoted family man, Niesluchowski has been married to his wife for 45-plus years. They have four grown children. In 2013, they moved from California to Chapel Hill, NC to ride a new wave of retirement. It was also the start of another chapter for Niesluchowski, this time as a writer (in his second language, no less). He is a true dog lover, and dedicated his second book to Bentley, his golden retriever and a constant companion. His first book was dedicated to his wife.

 TRILOGY

  • PALS FOREVER
  • THE RESURRECTIONS
  • THE EIGHTEENTH CAMEL