Napoleon, OH—Kim Bordenkircher, Chief Executive Officer of Henry
County Hospital announced that Erast J. Haftkowycz, M.D., has joined the
Henry County Hospital Medical Staff. Dr. Haftkowycz began seeing patients
in his Napoleon office on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Dr. Haftkowycz specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology and brings nearly
30 years experience to Henry County. His professional credentials include
being Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
and licensed in Neonatal Resuscitation as well as Basic Life Support.
His distinguished career includes receiving a Masters in Medical Ethics,
serving as Chairman of the Ethics Committee at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland,
Ohio and being recognized twice by Fairview Hospital Family Practice residents
as Teacher of the Year. Dr. Haftkowycz is a graduate of the University
of Rochester School of Medicine and completed his residencies at University
Hospitals of Cleveland and Metro Health Medical Center, both located in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Haftkowycz decided to relocate to the Henry County community when offered
the opportunity to practice medicine in a private practice setting. Dr.
Haftkowycz most recently worked as a hospitalist with Lakewood Hospital,
was a member of the Medical education faculty at Fairview Hospital, and
was an appointed clinical assistant professor of OB/GYN at Ohio University
College of Medicine. Before this he was a private practice partner at
Cuyahoga Physician Network and with Jane C. Kappus, MD, Inc. both located
in Cleveland. "Henry County Hospital offers the best of both worlds,
high quality care provided by a sincere and skilled staff," stated
Dr. Haftkowycz. "I can practice medicine at any facility, it is just
a building; it is the people at the hospital and in the community that
made this the right decision for me both professionally and personally."
Dr. Haftkowycz was recently widowed, losing his wife of 27 years to Leukemia
a little over a year ago. He continues to enjoy spending time with his
three children and three grandchildren. Some of his hobbies include cooking,
and outdoor activities such as fishing and golf.
Dr. Haftkowycz's practice encompasses all areas of Obstetrics and Gynecology
including but not limited to: annual exams/pap smears, biopsies, endometrial
ablation, infertility, menopausal issues, menstrual issues, and sexual
dysfunction. He is experienced in gynecological surgeries including vaginal
and abdominal hysterectomies and offers expectant mothers pre-natal care,
delivery, and post-natal care in the close to home, Henry County Hospital.
Dr. Haftkowycz is accepting new patients. His office, Riverview Women's
Care is located at Henry County Hospital, 1600 Riverview Ave., Suite 105.
Dr. Haftkowycz's office hours are Monday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. He accepts
all major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. For more information
or to schedule an appointment, please call (419) 599-0055.
Pictured: Erast J. Haftkowycz, M.D.