After 36 years serving the Clarkston community, Dr. Romuald Szymanowski is retiring.
“It hasn’t hit me yet,” said Szymanowski, who is anticipating his last day at his Clarkston Main Street practice to be Sept. 29.
The board-certified otolaryngology specialist, with focus on ear, nose, and throat care, and head and neck surgery, was recruited to the area by Dr. James O’Neill and other doctors at Henry Ford Hospital. They asked him to open his practice locally, instead of in California which he was considering at the time. His first question for Dr. O’Neill was “Where is Clarkston,” he asked.
It was the right choice, Szymanowski said.
“I wanted to go where I was needed,” he said. “It has been fullfilling and patients appreciated the care. I am appreciative of Dr. O’Neill’s efforts and the many patients I have cared for.”
Retirement plans include teaching at local medical schools, writing, and hobbies like photography and the piano.
“I’d like to get back to that,” he said. “And I’m an avid golfer.”
His patients will continue to receive care from his associates at Michigan Ear, Nose, and Throat at 7210 N. Main Street, Suite 108.