Getting to Know Dr. Michael Magrino: Delivering Personalized, Bloodless Surgical Care

Growing up in Cincinnati, Dr. Michael Magrino loved the outdoors and working with his hands. He recalls building a flashlight out of spare parts found around his house at a young age. He wasn’t interested in medicine until a moment during his junior year of college, when he was pursuing an engineering degree, shifted his perspective. 

“I attended a presentation by a pediatrician, who shared his experiences traveling abroad to help those with limited access to health care,” Dr. Magrino says. “Listening to him, I felt something awaken inside me, telling me I wanted to do what he was doing.” 

Dr. Magrino completed the engineering program but later returned to school, intent on becoming a doctor. He decided that general surgery would allow him to help the most people. 

Perfect Fit 

Dr. Magrino received his medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa before relocating to the East Coast for his residency. During his training at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center, he did several rotations at Englewood Hospital. 

“There was a community feeling within the hospital,” Dr. Magrino says. “I admired the senior surgeons not only because they were talented, but also because they treated others with respect, had integrity, and always chose the right path, even when it wasn’t easy.” 

Dr. Magrino says he was fortunate that, when he finished his training, Englewood Hospital was looking for a new surgeon. He eagerly joined and has now been with the hospital for more than 10 years. 

Dr. Magrino’s Approach to Surgery 

From repairing hernias to removing appendixes and gallbladders, Dr. Magrino handles a wide range of cases. He is trained to use several surgical techniques, including open (large-incision), laparoscopic (minimally invasive), and robotic surgeries. 

Dr. Magrino takes a listen-first approach to patient care, which allows him to personalize treatment. 

“Bloodless medicine has been part of my practice since the beginning of my career. I always strive to ensure that my patients achieve the best possible results. The benefits that bloodless medicine offers help make those outcomes possible,” Dr. Magrino says. 

Published February 2026