Matthew Graczyk, MD
My specialties:
- General surgery
- Thoracic surgery
Professional interests:
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Thoracic surgery, video-assisted
- Ebus (endobronchial ultrasound)
- Lung nodules
- Lung Cancer
- Pleural disease
- Mediastinum
- Chest Wall
- Robotic surgery
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My areas of special interest include all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for benign and malignant disease of the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, diaphragm and esophagus.
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy and other minimally invasive lung resection techniques
• Robotic Assisted (VATS) techniques for mediastinal diseases including thymectomy for myasthenia gravis with/without thymoma
• Lung Nodule Management
My expertise involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures of the esophagus and stomach. My special interests include video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and a minimally invasive approach to the chest.
My goal is to empower each patient to make educated and well informed decisions about their care. Our team is committed to helping our patients through every step of the process surrounding their consultation and surgery.
Philosophy of Care: "My goal is to empower each patient to make educated and well-informed decisions about their care. We value patient education and a team approach to care. Our Thoracic Surgery Team is committed to helping our patients through every step of the process surrounding their work-up, diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up."
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- General surgery
- Thoracic surgery
Awards and recognitions
- 2023 Mpls St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Residencies
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Fellowships
- Rush University Medical Center
Years of experience
- 13
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)