Matthew Godlewski, MD
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Spine surgery
Professional interests:
- Cervical, thoracic & lumbar spine surgery
- Robotic and navigation-assisted spine surgery
- Scoliosis and spinal deformity
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Cervical disc replacement
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal trauma, tumors & infection
Practice philosophy: My approach to medicine is centered on empathy, trust and a treatment plan that is formed through a shared discussion with each individual patient. Twin Cities Spine Center (TC Spine) is a medical practice of specialists focused solely on advancing the care and treatment of the spine, with a commitment to improving the lives and well-being of our patients.
Credentials
- MD
Awards and recognitions
- U of MN Orthopedic Resident of the Year; 2020-2021
- Albert Scholar Award for best manuscript and presentation; 2023 Spine Summit Conference
- NCAA Division-1 Ice Hockey Letterwinner and team captain; Princeton University 2007-2011
Specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
- Spine surgery
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota - Medical School
Current licenses and certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Board Eligible Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners
Residencies
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- Twin Cities Spine Center
Years of experience
- Less than one year
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- United Hospital
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