Clifton Lewis
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Undergraduate: Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!)
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Harlem
Interests / Hobbies: Muay Thai, Halloween, electric bass, rugby, soccer, cooking, writing, reading, dogs, Nintendo
Favorite place in Maine: Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
Medical interests: Neuroimmunology, neuromuscular diseases, dementia, sleep
Favorite weekend destination: anywhere with a beach or pool
Favorite Maine activity: Enjoying that nature
What did you do before medical school: Sleep and dementia research, Muay Thai training, pharmaceutical advertising
Personal goals: Become a well rounded neurologist and pass on the knowledge and a dash of inspiration to the next generation
Craziest / Best / Worst Job: Craziest = archaeological digs in Portugal/Spain, Best = pharma advertising, Worst = working at a country club snack bar
Why Maine Medical Center: Opportunity to take part in building a new residency and teach; living in Portland/Maine > living in NYC; everyone is super nice, excited to teach us, and has a unique style
Celebrity I most resemble: Mr. Clean, Yoda, ugly Josh Hartnett
If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a… Historian/archaeologist, trainer, Mandalorian
Favorite restaurant in Portland: Klifton’s Kitchen (Pine Street location)
Personal quote: (100 words or less)
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius
“In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.” – General Iroh
“Any recipe that calls for a finite amount of garlic is a not a recipe one should follow.” – Clifton Lewis