Martin L. Dresner, M.D., FACS is recognized by Continental Who's Who
TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin L. Dresner, M.D., FACS, is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Healthcare.
Dr. Dresner, now retired, was the Program Director of the Department of Urology at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. He brought over 50 years of field experience, as well as expertise in all aspects of urology as well as program management, to his role.
Catering to over 171,000 veterans across multiple counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is a 277-bed hospital, administering primary care and sub-specialty health services for eligible veterans.
Dr. Dresner is Board certified in Urology through the American Board of Urology. He has served Southern Arizona VA Health for 22 years. Prior to private practice, Dr. Dresner retired from the U.S. Army in 1994 with the rank of Colonel. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Dresner is an adjunct medical professor.
As a Vietnam veteran, Dr. Dresner received the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star as well as U.S. Airborne and Special Forces Airborne wings. He was also the 2014 recipient of the Henry M. and M. Paige Laughlin Lifetime Educator Award by Ursinus College.
To date, one of Dr. Dresner's biggest professional accomplishments took place in 2015, when he was awarded a Presidential Citation by the American Urological Association. He is an esteemed Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Urological Association, the American Association of Clinical Urologists, the Society of Government Services Urologists and the American College of Surgeons. In addition, Dr. Dresner is the Past President of the Western Section of the American Urological Association and is the current Historian/Parliamentarian of the SGSU.
Dr. Dresner earned his Medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, following completion of his Bachelor's degree from Ursinus College. He then joined the staff at Memorial Hospital for his internship, then completed his residency in General Surgery at Martin Army Community Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Dresner concluded a second residency in Urology at Letterman Army Medical Center and an additional fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Children's Memorial Hospital.
When not working, Dr. Dresner enjoys spending time with his four grandchildren and listening to Jazz music. He dedicates this recognition to his parents, Marianne and Lawrence S. Dresner, who always supported his career.
For more information, please visit www.tucson.va.gov.
CONTACT: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected].
SOURCE Continental Who's Who
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