Michael Lukowski, M.D.
Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Lukowski received his undergraduate degree in physics from West Virginia University and his Master’s Degree in physics from the University of Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida's College of Medicine and completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Shands Teaching Hospital in the University of Florida.

Dr. Lukowski is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 31 years of obstetrics and gynecology experience in the Gainesville area, where he has delivered more than 7000 babies. Dr. Lukowski retired from the practice of Obstetrics in May 2008 and now devotes his entire practice to Gynecology. In 1996 he served as president of the Alachua County Medical Society and he has served for many years on the executive committee of Life South Blood Bank. Dr. Lukowski is a compassionate physician who cares for his patients' medical and emotional needs. He is the father of 3 children, and has been married to Judith Lukowski for 39 years. He looks forward to his new role in medical education while still providing individual care to his patients.

Martha Jean Carmichael Pierce, ARNP
Nationally Certified Women's Health Care Nurse Pratitioner

Martha Jean became an LPN in 1981 and has worked in obstetrics and gynecology during her entire career.  She has worked in Dr. Lukowski’s office since 1989, and in 1998 she obtained her Advanced registered Nurse Practitioner degree.

Martha Jean loves working with women.  She enjoys teaching women how to be healthy and wants to make sure every woman is as comfortable and relaxed as possible during her visit.  Martha Jean specializes in adolescent and premenopausal care.  She believes the adolescent and premenopausal stages of a woman’s life can be especially challenging, and she wants to help ladies during these difficult times. Martha Jean enjoys living in the country and spending time with her family and two children.

Cyndi Vista, ARNP, CNM
Board Certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives

Cyndi earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from Lake City Community College in 1981, her B.S.N. from Florida State University in 1998, and her M.S.N./Nurse Practitioner - Certification in Nurse-Midwifery from University of Florida in 2004. During her nursing career she has practiced in the specialties of pediatric and adult Hematology/Oncology, adult radiation therapy, perioperative nursing, and labor and delivery as a Certified Nurse-Midwife and ARNP. She joined Dr. Lukowski's practice in 2004. In her new location with Dr. Cotter she will be offering nurse midwife services to her patients.
 
Cyndi's scope of practice includes the primary healthcare of women from puberty through menopause. She provides individualized attention to women and recognizes that each woman is unique with her own physical and emotional needs. She enjoys teaching women about their bodies and the importance of preventive health in an effort to optimize overall well being. She strives to provide an unhurried and casual office experience.  Cyndi's hobbies include gardening and reading, and she enjoys spending time with her son and daughter.