Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD

Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Secondary Specialty

  • Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas

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

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
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August 30, 2022

5.0

Competent, direct, concise and relatable.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

He's just a good human being, you can just tell, he radiates it.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Great bedside. Easy and reassuring to talk with.

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August 26, 2022

3.0

Again, a brief appointment to discuss options.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

All good explanations of my knee problem

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Kind, gentle, thorough. Answers all questions. Very professional demeanor.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Very professional, efficient and took time to understand where I was coming from.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

He is the best

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Inspires confidence. Gets great results. master practitioner and teacher.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Great results every time

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo was very interested in making sure I was comfortable during the whole process and he explained everything in detail and made sure I understood. He was not a doctor where I felt uncomfortable asking questions and I really appreciated that

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Gryzlo was excellent

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August 09, 2022

5.0

This will be my 4th procedure with him since my first one 15 years ago.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

This was my first time meeting with Dr Gryzlo. He was very knowledge, comforting and listened to my concerns and my history. I highly recommend him and his staff and look forward to being a new patient.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Because he eliminates my pain and has for years without surgery and just like today I’m 78 years old he gave me injections in both of my knees I have no cartilage in one and the pain has dissipated and I would recommend him to anyone especially if they could walk a mile or two a day after being under his care

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August 08, 2022

5.0

can’t say it enough!!’He is phenomenal both as a physician and as a human being!!

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August 08, 2022

5.0

On time, spend enough time explaining what is going on and answering all my questions

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Three years ago he performed a successful repair of a rotator cuff on my right shoulder. Since then my shoulder has been if anything stronger than before. I now need roughly the same process on my left shoulder, and his careful explanations of the procedure and its possibilities I have been very reassuring.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He is awesome

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Explains everything very well

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July 29, 2022

5.0

I felt confident that the options presented were excellent.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo repaired my meniscus a few years back and from the moment I saw him at the clinic, I felt comfortable with my health in his hands. His staff is very professional and treat me like a valued patient / customer. Dr. Gryzlo takes the time to explain what's going on with my knee or why I'm injured and how and why he's choose a specific treatment.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Kept me well informed. Although I didn’t hear after the surgery how the doctor thought it went. Although I didn’t ask, or maybe I was too groggy to remember.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Excellent Respect & explain everything very clear to understand also showing Xray..

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He is a very good dr

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Expert skills, great communication, kind manner.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Informative. Answered questions, suggestions

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Well explained

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, polite, personable, takes his time, explains well

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Long standing relationship and Dr. Gryzlo’s knowledge base.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent physician and surgeon.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Again just very caring. Explained the process so well. We didn’t feel rushed and can just tell he’s just a good human being too!!!

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He is very experienced, smart, empathic and informative.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

A doctor on staff at NM, who helped my brother-in-law’s son recover from a life threatening illness, recommended him. And the fact that Dr. Gryzlo is the team physician for a professional sports team was also an inducement.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

He is the best

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Pleasant personality

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Knew what could be causing pain and clear about explaining

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Excellent results!

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June 27, 2022

5.0

I had knee surgery the result was still is great .Dr Gryzlo showed more attention to patient needs.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Great communication. Concern fir patient.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Simple! He’s a down to earth great guy who is also a great surgeon.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Very pleasant, caring, thorough.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

He's one of the best.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is an exceptional Dr. He takes his time with you and suggests the best options for me. He's not a Dr who rushes surgery. He likes to do different TX 's to start with. He's got an incredible bedside manner & just a wonderful Dr and person. I have sent my son and mother to him and they can not express enough about how excellent he is. I travel to see him and he's 1000% worth it. He's the BEST!

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo takes time to explain your medical condition, your options and doesn’t rush you if you have questions.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He always takes time to listen to my concerns and explains why I am having a certain problem.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He did a great job on my first shoulder surgery and am glad to have him fix my other shoulder.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Precise and detailed. Good bedside manner.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Explains everything and options too.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Patient, attentive and responsive.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Well thought out approach to my situation.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

He's patient, great manner and handles things expediently. He's also very knowledgable and super nice.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

I think that he goes throuh his step by step process to give you the appropriate answer to your questions and problems.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Excellent Orthopedic doctor. Thorough examination, thorough and candid explanation, most pleasant disposition, complete focus on me as a patient: No sitting by the computer making notes during appointment... I very much appreciated the entire experience.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He was highly professional during our meeting.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, thoroughness

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Super nice, thoughtful, interactive.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very straight forward and efficient.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Besides being friendly, he is a very good doctor.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Was very good in assessing problem and explaining issues. His resident was also very good.

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May 28, 2022

5.0

He had given me options on how to treat my condition and discussed the benefits and risks of operative vs. non-operative care. It was my choice to make and I chose surgery. I am just starting the post op journey but I believe I made the right decision.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon who answered all of my questions gave me understandable explanations.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

visit answered my questions, and set up a plan for imaging and future followup.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He listened & understood my issues very well.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo, is very thorough

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He was knowledgeable, pleasant and concerned. He didn’t try to rush me out.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

he was straight to the point and kind

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Personable, smart, kind

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Very helpful, clear and kind with explanation of findings and treatment.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo was very patient and explained everything I asked. He was very caring when I wasn't feeling well.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Good communicator

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Excellent compassionate care

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May 12, 2022

3.0

Initial (and very quick) visit. Too early to tell.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo is very bright and thoroughly explains why he thinks surgery is necessary.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Gryzlo is friendly, he explains everything before and after the surgery.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Great Surgeon & postop outcome. Great rapport with his patients.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and was patient and took the times to answer all of my questions.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Skilled surgeon with great bedside manner. He’s operated on me numerous times each with a good outcome.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent care and personal attention

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He is a doctor that will talk with you and not leave the exam until all questions are answered

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May 03, 2022

5.0

listens well; explains well and is very good at what he does!

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent patient communication

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May 02, 2022

5.0

The best

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Super Doc

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May 02, 2022

5.0

With Dr Gryzlo, it’s like being seen by two doctors: the resident who does a thorough exam, followed by Dr Gryzlo, with his expertise.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

Patient, understanding, clear communicator and unified team

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Super team getting me prep, concerned bed side manner.🙏

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Prompt service

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo explained the procedure in detail prior to surgery, Post surgery, he provided detail explanation to my spouse of the surgical outcome.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

I’ve already recommended him to many people and the department because all the staff in that department is fantastic and Dr. Gryzlo is always been very supportive guided me into What and how to do things,Taking away or easing the pain for me and doesn’t just blow me off he sits there and explains things a fabulous physician.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

So far so good

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Gryzlo was very professional, to the point, clear, and efficient with telling me his diagnosis. I appreciate his opinion.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

He is a wonderful, smart and caring doctor. I feel so lucky to be his patient!

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Explains everything clearly and answers all questions.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

I'm a big fan.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

relaxed and knowledgeable

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April 25, 2022

5.0

The doctor was direct and truthful about the diagnosis and the treatment plan. He was very professional and was spot on with his discussion with me. I am also a doctor and I recommend him highly

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