About Joel Michalski MD, PHD
I am proud to have been born and raised in Nebraska and completed all of my education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I learned at an early age that hard work is the currency of success. I applied that principle over many years of training and strive to provide that for every one of my patients. My first career path did not include medicine, but along the way of other endeavors, I rediscovered my passion for science and helping people. During my education, I played amateur football and was the first MD/PHD scholar at UNMC to complete their PhD in three years.
I selected oncology because it is at the intersection of science, innovation and compassion. NCS has the ability to offer just about every kind of cancer therapy and near the patient’s home. I am proud to direct one of the first Community Oncology sites for CAR-T therapy in the country. Research is a passion of mine and I enjoy being involved with one of the most successful research programs in the country and, in my opinion, the best research program in the region!
Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my wife, and our twins Henry and Ethan, and our youngest, William. I also like to lift weights, build cabinetry and furniture, camp, read, travel and volunteer.
Specialties
I have a strong interest in how the immune system interacts with cancer, and how those interactions can be utilized to treat many cancers. The fields of hematology and oncology are complex, and I’m committed to providing the best, high quality care that modern medicine has to offer, along with a sincere desire to treat people, not just a disease.
Experience
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Medical Degree:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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PHD:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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Residency:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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Fellowship:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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ASSOCIATIONS/AWARDS/APPOINTMENTS:
The American Society of Hematology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Nebraska Medical Association
Metro Omaha Medical Society – Editorial & Membership Committees
UNMC House Officers Association – Community Liaison
Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Very friendly, very informational. Doc made me feel like a priority not just another patient
- We have been very happy with the care received there. We feel valued and part of a family of care.
- Staff work to provide services in a timely manner.
- The understanding my doctors have for my issues.
- From the get-go, everyone has been so nice and helpful! I was walked through the whole process by Jolene, who has been a treasure. Dr. Michalski and Erin are the bee's knees!!!
- I have no complaints
- Convince of facility, caring employees
- Dr Michalski
- Very thoughtful and friendly. I feel very comfortable
- The staff is always nice. We have never had a bad interaction there.
- They were very helpful and answered all my questions.
- This is a place where I feel well cared for. Everyone is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.
- Professional, respectful, caring, promptness, to the patient feel like staff care about the patient. Doctors and PA make you feel they want to talk with you and answer your questions and explain something you don't understand. I had a very good experience today with my appointment!! Thank you!!
- Professionalism by all staff
- System, doctors, nurses, support staff are all great.
- Great service and friendly people.
- The Dr. was so nice. He answered all our questions.
- The people that work there are just amazing!!
- Great care. Dr Michalski and the team helped overcome insurance issues for the recommended treatment.
- Amazing staff
- Excellent care
- Excellent, unhurried care
- Expertise and experience of all doctors and staff.
- We liked doctor
- Caring physicians
- The care has been wonderful thus far, both in patient and out patient .
- Great response time to my questions
- The crew and Doctor Michalski are friendly, well versed in cancer care and are very thorough. All are focused on patient care and outcomes. They are all willing to take the time needed to ask and answer questions.
- Dr Michalski is very knowledgeable about the patient and staff is very pleasant.
- Always professional and caring
- As far as I can tell, you do everything you can to provide the best care possible.
- Extremely easy to make an appointment, navigate the building, and my doctor connected with me on a human level. I feel heard and represented.
- Served in a timely fashion by knowledgeable people
- Everybody was extremely nice & efficient.
- Everyone shows empathy and concern and explains medical conditions and terminology in layman's terms
- They really take the time and listen to what we need
- Your professionals, staff, and your facilities show service like what caring health care used to be. You all go beyond the, "just getting patients done for the day" attitudes that, unfortunately, so many other providers exude to people. You're making a real difference on the day of the visit, AND, in the lives of your patients. Thank you all for sharing your kindness and taking such good care of patients.
- The staff and doctors
- The staff are amazing and very helpful
- Over five years of going to this location.
- Everyone, regardless of title or position, treats patients with courtesy and professionalism.
- Fast check in and great transparent communication throughout the visit.
- Dr Michalski awesome! Nursing staff kind! Front desk welcoming!
- The caring Doctor and excellent staff!
- They are kind, attentive, caring, sympathetic, reach out for support for patients, respectful & more.
- Wonderful doctor and staff.
- It’s always a pleasure to talk everyone at this practice!
- Excellent quality and very knowledgeable physicians
- Every encounter with every staff/provider are genuinely pleasant & caring and very knowledgeable at what they do!
- The process was organized. I got in quickly. The treatment team allowed me to tell my story and asked detailed questions.
- Very efficient staff. My doctor is very easy to talk to. He was recommended by a relative of mine and I am very happy with my care.
- Love the Doctors and nurses!
- Great doctor.
- I do not have to worry about my care with NCS in charge! The entire team has been behind me during this journey. Whatever cancer tossed my way, from severe side effects to allergic reactions, the team helped me through them. It was and is a relief to know that I am in great hands. Between this team and my God, I am winning this battle and I couldn't do this without them!
- Dr Michalski is kind, caring and very knowledgeable. I feel very comfortable with him!!
- Dr's and nurses professional and carrying
- Dr. Michalski listens and gave answers where no one else did. Very amazing experience
- Doctor takes time to explain test and what to look for.
- I really like the level of care received.
- Everything runs so smoothly and everyone is so kind
- Dr. Michalski, Denise in Blood Draw.
- They have saved my life
- The assistance provided to resolve my issue.
- Easy to find office. As a patient, I am treated well.
- Dr. Joel Michalski was the Dr. that I was seeing for my breast cancer. He was awesome when I had issues with the surgeon. He has been there for me every step of the way. Answers all my questions and gave me information regarding my care and medication that I was taking. He is very easy to talk with and understand. I couldn’t have asked for a better Dr. to take care of me.
- Great doctor
- Everyone their cares and they show it. Emphasis on Dr Michalski and staff! Outpatient prescription center is exceptional also.
- Willingness to meet with family anytime
- Staff and doctors are great and the facility is exceptional.
- I feel that I receive good care. The provider is knowledgeable about my health problems, and listens to what I have to say and answers my questions. I feel my providers care about me and don't treat me like I'm just a number!
- Very satisfied with your service
- Excellent care.
- Great doctors and nurses!
- Great staff
- always have my interests and thoughtful
- Dr Michalski and his staff are extremely professional and compassionate!
- Excellent care
- Pleasant staff. Though explanations of tests. Comfortable accommodations.
- Attentive, informative, prompt
- Everyone was friendly and helpful
- Everyone is courteous and attentive.
- Liked the doctor
- I have had great care and my doctors never gave up on me
- Compassionate
- Great care. We felt valued.
- Your personnel were kind and informative and I was in and out right away. I love not hanging around because it causes more anxiety.
- The best in my opinion.
- Everyone is very friendly
- The clinic runs well. People are helpful and kind.
- Professional. Knowledgeable. Caring.
- Excellent care from front office to exam rooms and back.
- I like all the doctors and nurses that I deal with. They are all very professional and treat everybody like family.
- Had a good comfortable appointment
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff, short waits, good results!
- The awesome attentiveness and care
- Everyone is very nice and helpful
- Dr. was great and explained in great detail all our questions and more.
- Did good job of explaining and guiding me through
- Kindness and compassion. Dr Michalski is very thorough and takes the time to listen to the patients concerns.
- Great communication, dr took his time with me.. very personable. Nice staff
- The confidence in the doctor and nurses.
- Staff was friendly and helpful. Dr. Mikalski was very thorough and genuine. Seemed very knowledgeable and concerned about my well being.
- Do a good job.
- Excellent care
- The staff makes sure I have all my appointments all on one day. The doctors and surgeons makes sure I have all my questions answered and never get the impression that I'm being rushed.
- The compassion the staff showed.
- I was quite impressed with the doctor
- I’ve been getting treatments now for 2 years and the nurses and staff have been nothing but supportive, awesome and wonderful
- Friendly people and timely appts.
- The staff truly cares
- Dr Michalski is very caring
- the staff, all the care provided by Dr and nurses and support staff
- Wonderful staff.
- Very friendly and helpful.
- Dr listened to my concerns and is dedicated to figure out what is wrong with me
- I felt heard, understood, and my Dr answered all questions, and explained things well.
- My doctor, the staff, the phlebotomists, are all caring and courteous people
- The amazing care I receive, the compassion that everyone displays.
- The staff genuinely cares
- Good care, accessible.
- Very knowledgeable and caring staff. I feel well taken care of every time I'm there.
- Well run office. Excellent physicians and staff.
- You are awesome
- Your professional organization
- On time, knowledgeable, helpful
- Great people caring for people.
- Excellent care
- Very good care
- The care that I have received.
- Friendly, knowledgeable, on time, willing to explain.
- Very attentive and they get to the point
- Everyone is so nice
- Everyone was so kind and so thorough!
- Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Ease of appointments, great doctors.
- Good location and staff
- Always answers my concerns and questions
- Took the time to listen and I was satisfied with the results
- Quality & professionalism of staff
- Everyone is great in the office! The doctor really cares about my health
- Doctors and nurses and everyone just wonderful
- Very caring professionals and staff. Never dismissive to patients, and no gaslighting --as experienced in previous health settings. Dr Michalski shares labs and info openly, allows for any and all patient concerns. He and staff friendly guide patients, helping them navigate thru complex care. I trust in their expertise. Thank you!.
- Kind, caring, and knowledgeable staff and doctors. Everyone I have interacted with have been hopeful and compassionate.
- Professional care. Efficient staff
- Every one is always very helpful and kind.
- Very helpful staff.
- Caring doctor and staff
- Outstanding care
- Very friendly and explained in detail
- Great Dr and staff
- So far so good (everyone helpful), but just my first appointment.
- The doctor (JM) and staff all seemed to care about me as a person not just another patient. They cared about me.
- Treated very well by all employees and medical personnel.
- You have taken great care of me since I got sick
- Been good to me
- You are a great place to work with! Friendly, knowledgable, well scheduled, convenient, and comforting.
- The services were provided with the utmost professionalism and courtesy.
- The staff was very caring and professional
- Very kind, listened to my concerns & willing to work to try to find out what may be going on with me
- Wonderful care.
- Wonderful staff
- Knowledgeable doctor
- Nice people good service
- On time. Explain things well.
- Professional and knowledge
- Professionalism by all staff
- The breadth and depth of experience of NCS providers and staff.
- Great doctor! great staff
- Dr was extremely kind and caring
- Dr. Michalski is a very good dr. He is kind, thorough and listens to me.
- Everyone is friendly
- Everyone is friendly..always!! I feel like they all truly care about me and I appreciate that!!
- Very happy with my care
- Dr. Michalsk genuinely cares about his patients.
- Dr. Michalski listens to me and really seems to care.
- Everyone is so nice
- Five years of being treated.
- I'm very pleased with the care I receive
- Perfect in every way. On time. They take very good care of all of the patients.
- Since I've been referred to Dr Michalski my husband and I always enjoy our visit. He's a very caring and compassionate doctor.
- Very caring and understanding
- The staff that I get to interact with are the absolute best people
- I'm very pleased with the care with which they work
- Loved Dr Joel M
- Medical professionals keep on top of the latest and best practices, explain things clearly, and are good listeners.
- Great care
- Everyone was super nice and actually took the time to hear what we were saying and what our goals are!
- Excellent care
- Always great care, knowledgeable staff.
- I've always been treated with respect & dignity. Everyone goes above & beyond my expectations.
- The fabulous, caring, incredible staff
- Excellent care
- Joel Michalski was very direct, knowledgeable, and helpful.
- So far, I like the location and the facility. In addition, the Doctor and his staff seemed very thorough and attentive.
- The service there is awesome
- So many reasons, kindness, compassion on , I wouldn't be here today without the guidance and care I've received from every nurse every Dr. I've seen and I owe my life to them all.
- friendly staff
- Professional and Compassionate Staff!
- Doctor takes time to explain test and what to look for.
- I was extremely sick and my doctors never gave up on me.
- Great referral
- Everyone at the office is friendly and caring. They spend time talking to the patients and truly care about us.
- Personally know the doctor (JM) and appreciate his honesty, hard work ethic and general all around awareness of the situation.
- I appreciate all appointments being on time
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Amazing doctor and nurses and staff
- The Dr took time to explain all questions about my blood work. The check in process was very quick and efficient.
- Very considerate of my diagnosis
- Everyone was very nice and made me feel comfortable.
- Every one was so helpful and made me feel comfortable
- Very interested in my situation, very courteous and helpful
- Friendly and professional
- Doctors and staff are excellent
- Everyone is caring.
- Staff are AWESOME!
- The doctors and personnel really care about their patients
- Always gotten good care, good staff
- Dr. Joel explained everything to me to where I could understand what's happening. Very reassuring.
- The excellent, personal, and compassionate care given to every patient!
- Professional, caring, focus on whole person not just a cancer diagnosis.
- Quickness, team, professional, kind & Dr Michalski
- The nurse was very kind and personable at the front. She made me feel welcome. When the doctor came in he sat down on my level and just talked. I didn't feel intimidated and I felt heard.
- Very friendly and helpful people from the valet on through to the doctor
- The whole atmosphere is very friendly
- Good talk
- Everyone is nice, professional and knowledgeable. I feel like my health is in good hands.
- Kindness and warm feeling
- Excellent staff.
- Friendly and understanding staff
- Previous family members have been there.
- Excellent attentive care.
- Quickly scheduled appointment, wonderful doctor
- The constant courtesy, professionalism each and every person has always shown me in all the time I have been treated as a patient!
- My family and I have been extremely happy with the care I've received there. The entire staff are very supportive, professional, and friendly. I love that so many services are available in-house, saves us time and frustration running around to different offices for services.
- Dr. Michalski presented what the potential issues that I might be facing and course of action to be pro-active.
- I had a very nice and smooth visit.
- Referrals, efficiency of process, physician's knowledge and bedside manner.
- Very professional and informing
- We were very satisfied with my appointment on Friday.
- When you first enter this building it really is esthetically appealing! The water fountain creates a sense of calmness! This was my first visit with Dr. Joel. A very nice lady named Leslie checked me in. The process was super easy since all my paperwork was completed at home. After waiting a short time my name was called and I was introduced to Dr. Joel's nurse. She was also super nice too! I was also informed by Dr. Joel's nurse named Aly but not certain, that I was to expected to see Dr. Joel shortly. The waiting time was short. When Dr. Joel came in and greeted me, he was very personable and made my appointment less intimidating. He asked all my questions as well. After discussing my reason for coming to see him, which I was referred to him by Dr. David Franco from Nebraska Methodist at Indian Hill, I felt more comfortable. I feel that I am in the right place for my issue.
- Nice & courteous nurse. I love how honest everyone is.
- Pleasant environment.
- The staff are friendly and see to all your needs
- Dr Michalski is brilliant and he is very caring.
- Very satisfied
- Such caring people
- The doctors and staff are the best
- I am still alive
- the staff, all the care provided by Dr and nurses and support staff
- I'm always treated a smile. Plus I'm 3 yrs into kidney cancer. What more can a guy ask for. Special shout out to Hanna a nurse who sometimes takes care of me me. I believe she literally saved my life. She is a very good nurse.
- I've never had any issues with either scheduling or canceling appointments. Staff is always polite and Dr. Michalski is the BEST, he shows his patients that he cares about us. Great job!
- Everyone is very friendly and helpful!
- The help and excellent service I cannot find fault with many thanks.
- Dr. Michalski was very nice, compassionate and took time to answer any questions.
- The ladies there are extremely sweet and kind absolutely amazing
- Dr. Joel Michalski.
- Kind, efficient, knowledgeable.
- Everyone was so nice and caring.
- All staff are very helpful and timely!
- Everything seemed to fall into place the first time I came.
- Friendly and caring.
- First visit, so far good!
- Excellent service.
- The professionalism and knowledge of the staff.
- The professionalism knowledge of the team.
- Personal care.
- Everyone is so friendly and caring.
- Dr. Michalski is very understanding and thoughtful with us.
- Professional setting always.
- Caring and kind always.
- Everyone is very caring and professional.
- Good doctors. (JM)
- I have always had a wonderful experience at this practice. All of the staff here are wonderful. Aly was delightful to work with today and Dr. Michalski always makes me feel confident and well cared for. Thanks for everything!
- Everyone we encounter is friendly and considerate.
- The cancer center has been great to me.
- They are amazing!
- Excellent attentive care.
- First visit, so far good.
- Polite, friendly, caring, and they take the time to answer your questions.
- Dr. Michalski very understanding and thoughtful with us.
- Very informative and answered all questions.
- Everyone is very friendly and helpful. All of our questions are answered and Dr. Michalski is very compassionate and reassuring.
- Dr. Michalski is the best.
- Everyone was so kind and friendly!!
- Have met with this doctor on other occasions with regard to my wife's health. He was thorough in his examination. I had become stressed when I researched the protein in my blood. He was comforting in explaining my condition and reassuring in my long term health.
- Dr. Michalski was excellent at explaining why I was there and at setting me at ease.
- Always pleasant and willing to help.
- I get in a room in a timely matter and everyone is so friendly.
- Professional and caring staff.
- Dr. Joel Michalski and staff are very knowledgeable, patient-friendly, and willing to help in any way. The professionalism at the Jennie Edmonson office is top-notch. A patient feels they care, really listen, and will take care of them.
- Dr. Michalski is excellent. He answered all of my questions and is very approachable, friendly and kind. I would recommend him to anyone.
- Very caring and involved.
- Dr. Michalski actually visiting and tell us about factor five.
- I love the environment of your office staff; so friendly.
- I feel very comfortable with the care that I'm receiving and everyone I've talked with has been very supportive and willing to listen and answer all my questions and address any concerns I have.
- I always have a great experience when I come in. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Dr. Michalski is personable.
- Michalski!
- I really like the Dr and medical assistant. Very though and friendly, and talks to you not at you.
- We feel so lucky to have been referred to Dr. Michalski, he is very thorough and understanding.
- Dr. Michalski was very thorough and had clearly spent time prior to my appointment reviewing my medical history. He answered all my questions and we came up with a plan for going forward.
- Everyone at the Legacy location is so friendly and helpful.
- Everyone was very polite and efficient.
- I’ve always been treated with respect by all staff. They value their patients time and work to make the visit as quick as it can be, all while taking care of the patient.
- I really like the Dr and medical assistant. Very though and friendly, and talks to you not at you.
- Very fast and convenient
- Everyone was so nice and helpful made me feel at ease. The doctor asked questions and gave me answers that made me feel like he cared. I had blood work done and the ladies were wonderful. The girls at the front desk very helpful. Thank you so much make making me feel like I mattered.
- Staff is excellent and professional. Always get in on time.
- Great doctor. Staff is generally concerned with your well being. Very friendly.
- Great Dr’s and the nurses are great. Everyone in this office are friendly, including girls at the desk. Couldn’t ask for better care.
- Clear, direct, caring.
- NCS staff are very caring and knowledgeable. I appreciate them a great deal.
- Friendly and Efficient.
- Love my Dr. Michalski, he is straight forward with me and encouraging. Because of the skills God gave him I am alive, strong and cancer free.
- Everyone is pleasant and it relaxes you. Nothing but good to say.
- Dr. Michalski takes plenty of time to explain things and does a very thorough exam. He truly seems to care about me and what is going on.
- Everything always runs so smoothly and the staff is always so kind and friendly.
- Quick, pleasant, efficient.
- I appreciate Dr. Joel and feel very comfortable in his care.
- I was satisfied.
- Well done.
- The Dr was very thorough with his explanation of different things. The lab also commented on what a great doctor he is so that definitely makes me feel better.
- Everyone was very friendly and kind.
- Everyone makes it very easy, and are most helpful. From the valets to the nurses and everyone involved in my treatment. Thanks all of you.
- The staff is very and caring. They take the time to understand your concerns.
- Dr. Joel M was great. He explained everything so I understood it and identified next steps.
- Dr Michalski is fantastic and really listens. He is just fantastic.
- I always get a very nice greeting and all the staff are very helpful.
- In the last 2.5 years I have never had a bad experience with NCS I feel welcomed as well as I feel listened too! My oncologist is amazing! I have never met a Doctor more down to earth than Dr. Michalski.
- Thank you for letting us make a choice concerning masks!
- I have been extremely well cared for by Dr. Michalski and have already recommended him to others. All the nurses, lab techs, and front desk staff are wonderful!
- Both nurse and Dr. Michalski made me feel comfortable and relaxed.
- Very friendly and informative!
- Excellent care from all the staff.
- Dr Joel M is professional, really listens and genuinely cares! So easy to talk to and very kind!
- Awesome staff and very clean environment.
- I found the staff and his team (JM) to be very friendly and nice to talk to. He asked me questions to explain in my words my cancer story. And then we talked about the care I have had, and what the plan was for now.
- Dr. Michalski listens to my concerns & answers my questions thoroughly.
- The nurses were very kind.
- Kind. Takes time to listen. Seems educated and curious. (Michalski)
- I have had great care by all the staff.
- Everything about the center is great.
- Everyone is polite and very efficient.
- My visits have been great. The people are so caring and understanding of what you are going through and they try to help anyway they can. They are great. THANK YOU TO ALL.
- Was very pleased with my visit and loved the Dr., He was Very professional and explained everything in a way easy to understand.
- Dr Milkalski is fantastic. His support staff is equally fantastic.
- I greatly appreciate NCS.
- Excellent
- We felt Dr. Joel Michalsky was very caring and was very good at explaining all that we needed to know.
- A good experience.
- Laura and Erin took great care of me in infusion!! Thanks ladies!!!! You're the best!!!!
- Was a very good visit answer any concerns I had love the place.
- Our doctor met us via the video telmedicine feature,the meeting went very well.
- Great staff ,very nice environment. Love my doctor
- Wonderful care & kindness beyond words
- Always very professional and prepared with knowledge of my condition.
- The NCS facility at 17201 Wright St. is light and bright and the atmosphere gives hope. The patients are treated with respect and dignity and nurses, doctors and pharmacists do a super job in assisting the patients with great care. A blessing to all who go there.
- I feel very comfortable with my Provider and feel I am making a lot of progress. I couldn't be happier with my care.
- I love ?? my experience I have with Dr. Joel!
- The time spent by the doctor explaining what is being monitored.
- The lab associate that took my blood was awesome, she needs a promotion. Very professional and polite.
- Can't say enough nicecthings about your receptionists and your Nurses are wonderful. Love Dr. Michalski! Your volunteers are really great as well. No complaints except hard to get early morning Dr. Appointments.
- Always great
- All of my appointments have been very good. Everyone that we come into contact with treat you with the utmost respect. Their professionalism is wonderful.
- It was a quality experience. Friendly/helpful staff & doctors.
- This was an excellent experience everyone is friendly, and caring.
- Dr. Michalski shows care, compassion, concern. Best in the field.
- Dr. Michalski is a very compassionate, knowledgeable provider. I trust his plan of action and I appreciate the way he listens to my concerns.
- Thanks for all your help.
- The staff at NCS are the best. They make me not quite as nervous when I check in. The nurse taking vital & information is the best! Then there Dr. Joel…..he is so personable & has a calming about him . So grateful & blessed to have a place , that I don’t like going to, is so wonderful.
- Gal that took blood was wonderful.
- All the staff has been amazing through my journey. Without some of them, it would have been much more difficult!
- Very courteous staff and physician! Front desk staff at main entrance was very helpful.
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