Matthew J Graczyk M D
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
Areas of Special Interest
All aspects of General Thoracic Surgery including: diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for benign and malignant disease of the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, diaphragm, esophagus and stomach.
- Video-assisted Thoroscopic (VATS) lobectomy and other minimally invasive lung resection techniques
- Thoroscopic (VATS) techniques for pleural and mediastinal diseases
- Laparoscopic treatment of hiatal and paraesophageal hernias
Philosophy
My goal is to empower each patient to make educated and well informed decisions about their care. We are committed to helping our patients through every step of the process surrounding their surgery.
Education
MD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Post-Doctoral Associate, University of Minnesota Department of Surgery
General Surgery Residency, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Thoracic Surgery Residency, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Professional Affiliations
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Minnesota Medical Association
West Metro Medical Society
Academic Honors & Professional Achievements
Teaching Award, Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Surgery, 2008
Research Award for Best Clinical Research Project,
Minnesota Surgical Society, 2008
Jean Mata Scholarship Recipient, 1999 and 2000
Research/Publications
Dr. Graczyk has published in various academic journals such as The American Journal of Transplantation and Modern Pathology. He is also co-investigator and co-director on several clinical research trials concerning pancreatic and renal cell transplantation and lymphoma.
Personal
I enjoy spending time with my wife Katie and our three children. I appreciate the outdoor and love to play hockey and golf.
Primary Location:
Minneapolis Clinic