Dr. Victor J. Pilewski, a highly respected and deeply cherished general surgeon in Meadville, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 3, 2025. He was 45.
Dr. Pilewski was more than a skilled physician—he was a man of unwavering dedication, quiet compassion, and profound care for his patients, colleagues, and community. For over 15 years, he served as a cornerstone of surgical care at Meadville Medical Center, where he earned the trust and gratitude of countless families.
Born with a calling to heal, Dr. Pilewski earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2009. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he was recognized with the General Surgery Resident Teaching Award for his mentorship and excellence in training young physicians.
Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Pilewski developed a deep expertise in abdominal surgeries, including complex colon procedures, and became known for both his surgical precision and his calming bedside manner. His practice, based at the Liberty Street Medical Arts Building in Meadville, was more than just a workplace—it was a place where he brought healing, comfort, and hope every day.
Victor’s compassion extended beyond the operating room. He listened with empathy, explained with clarity, and treated every patient with dignity, regardless of their background or means. He accepted a wide range of insurance plans to ensure no one was left behind.
Those who knew him describe a humble and hardworking man—someone who brought a sense of calm to every situation and carried a deep sense of duty to serve. His colleagues saw him as a mentor and a friend; his patients, as a lifeline in their most vulnerable moments.
Dr. Pilewski’s loss leaves a deep void in the Meadville medical community and in the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He leaves behind a legacy of healing, selflessness, and quiet excellence that will continue to inspire for generations.
He is mourned by his family, patients, fellow physicians, and all those whose lives he touched with care and kindness.
In honoring Dr. Victor J. Pilewski’s life, we remember not only a brilliant surgeon but a beautiful human being—steady, compassionate, and truly irreplaceable.