Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
Arthroscopy - Elbow
Athletic Knee Problems
Distal Biceps Repair
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Surgery
Upper Extremity Surgery

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Acl, meniscus, ligament tear
Bicep or tricep rupture
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Elbow pain
Pain

Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture or tear
Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
Tendonitis or tennis elbow

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1985
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1990
Fellowships:: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic - 1991

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1776 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is excellent. Careful evaluation and thoughtful advice.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is extremely professional, knowledgeable and puts you at ease when he discusses your situation. Very caring and involved.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo is an amazing surgeon.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

See above. He's fantastic!

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo took the time to professionally diagnose / explain my medical concerns.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo followed up immediately after he received the MRI results and even though he was fully scheduled he made a big effort to fit me in given that I was traveling and needed fluid removal from my knee. The procedure went smoothly and it helped me immediately.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Friendly, educated, knowledgeable, patient, explained exactly what the surgery would entail and may go into rotator cuff surgery

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is an excellent combination of knowledge, confidence, caring.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

confident in his team

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Empathy

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Professional!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is very knowledgeable, caring and responsive! Explained each step, listened carefully and covered next steps. He immediately took action, found a way to mitigate pain and address the immediate issue. Would recommend to everyone in my circle!

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February 02, 2026

5.0

He was very professional and kind

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He's great to deal with, did a great job with my shoulder three years ago and would never consider using anyone else.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Just a good feeling seeing Dr. Gryzlo today

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January 24, 2026

5.0

He explains very carefully what to expect. What is your problem? He did excellent surgery.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is clearly very experienced and I appreciate how he simply he explained my condition. I felt confident that I was in safe hands.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Was courteous, efficient and friendly. I felt he knew what was doing. Surpassed my expectations.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Smart, caring and efficient. Dr Gryzlo is the best!

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January 15, 2026

5.0

I like Dr Grzylo's attention to my problem

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January 14, 2026

5.0

He's a great doctor.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Great bedside manner

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Very nice and concerned and encouraging

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He's wonderful

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Felt like he listened and fully explained everything

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Everything he said was true

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December 16, 2025

5.0

I always give nines I never give tens because I believe you have to leave room for a new procedures techniques

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Please see the above question for my score regarding Dr. Gryzlo. He's 10+

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, great bed side manner, explains in an easy to understand way

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December 15, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor! I leave his office satisfied and convinced unlike some other doctors.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Capable, experienced, great manner, explains everything well.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

He's the best there is. No doubt.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Took the time to explain issues in a way you could understand. Willing to answer all questions. Felt very comfortable meeting with him.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Efficient. Kind. Listened to my concerns and willing to work conservatively

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and professionalism

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Does a good job with my knee including explaining things well. Tries to use conservative measures when possible.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Fantastic clinician

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November 29, 2025

5.0

He is a great Doctor from consultations to surgeries. He has an amazing "bedside" manner and makes you feel as if you are the most important patient he has at any given meeting. Even though I am not a sports star, he recognizes how important it is in my life to maintain my mobility and pain levels. He is top notch and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone as I already have.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo was so assuring and I felt comfortable with him performing the surgery

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Very receptive to hear my condition and concerns. Really thorough and a nice guy

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is knowledgeable, caring, informative, helpful

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He was professional, attentive and responsive to my problem. I felt like he understood my current situation and reasons for concern. His examined my knees and discussed in detail what my injury was, how it could affect me in future, and what the treatment plan is. The visit was helpful and I feel better after the appointment.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Listens and consults with you

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Gryzlo has such a great bedside manner and made me feel confident in my decision to have the procedure done and that he would take the utmost care of me.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Gryzlo for 10 years. He is knowledgeable and professional

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Detailed information and discussed care options

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He listens and is always clear with his diagnosis and the treatment options.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Thanks to God for a good job

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He was friendly, thorough, efficient, and knowledgeable

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo is very nice my first time meeting him, which I shouldn't been scheduled with him..

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November 14, 2025

5.0

First rate physician. Incredible bedside manner.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Great doc.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, Very nice

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Gryzlo takes time to explain all aspects of a patient's care ensuring a complete understanding. His is patient, knowledgeable and experienced.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

His years of experience and expertise are incomparable, and I felt that his advice and responses were extremely knowledgeable. He answered all my questions promptly and showed me my MRI images with clarity and made them meaningful. I understood my options, the pros and cons of the different options, and felt confident he was giving me the best advice.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr.Gryzlo has been my Dr. for many years and he's extremely knowledgeable, kind and explains his findings and treatment thoroughly. He's outstanding!

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Smart, compassionate, and an active listener

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. Surgery went well and it was a great experience.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Thorough & patient

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr.Gryzlo and his team were the best. Awesome bedside manners. Dr. Gryzlo explained the surgery to where we understood everything. He answered all of our questions and concerns.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Gryzlo was patient, he listened, and offered clear explanations and suggestions for treatment.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

listens carefully, caring, professional

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Quality of service, knowledge im addition a family already stated they would want him for a procedure if required.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

He has that welcoming and comforting feeling about him. He makes you feel comfortable in his presence and I like that. He involves you in what he would like to do about your medical care and if that works for you.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

He knew exactly what is my knee hurting and did the best treatment.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Thorough review by Dr. Gryzlo of the available history and MRI / Xray information. Precise evaluation of the situation a needed follow up. Provision of the required order for PT. Could not have asked for more.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He discussed with me my knee and listened to my concerns.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Listened to my goals of surgery and spent time making sure I was aware of plan and my goals.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He was very quick to understand what had happened to my shoulder. He explained my options and told me what I needed, quickly and clearly. Friendly guy to boot!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

communicated the condition and options clearly

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October 21, 2025

5.0

The dr was very informative

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October 20, 2025

5.0

He knows what he is doing.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and bedside manner

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Best ortho doctor he is genuinely concerned about my health

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Ver professional and knowledgeable

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Expert and kind

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Good experience.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Very professional, helpful and caring.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Listens, explains options well

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr G. is a consummate professional. He is personal and knows what he needs to know. Excellent!

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Dr.Gryzlo is very knowledgeable and always cares for patients! Great manners! Thanks for everything he does!

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October 02, 2025

5.0

A great listener who explains things clearly and professionally.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo is so kind, thoughtful and empathetic.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

For proper treatment of the patient

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Quick and Thorough

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo was extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. He took great care of my needs.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Very attentive

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Friendly, professional, answers all of your questions

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September 18, 2025

5.0

he is an excellent surgeon. He explains things very thoroughly

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September 13, 2025

5.0

I fell like he did a good job from what I know so far of taking the minimal amount of torn meniscus.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner. He provided explanations of medical procedures.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Compassionate , relatable to patient needs, and follows up

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Professional and smart. Great guy.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He squeezed me in. Was very knowledgeable and wonderful!

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Smart, great bed side manner

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August 21, 2025

5.0

I'd give him a 10, but I'll wait to see how I heal and perform. Great doctor with excellent bedside manner.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon and care

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Highly competent, explains things well and good rapport

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