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Dr. Ian Matthew Kratzke, MHPE, MD is a physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in physician, trauma surgery, general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Ian Matthew Kratzke, MHPE, MD is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Hospitals.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Ian Matthew Kratzke, MHPE, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2017. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery, Board Certified.
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (2017)
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (2024)
Board Certification: Surgery, Board Certified (2024)
Dr. Ian Matthew Kratzke, MHPE, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, CHAMPVA, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Atlantic Packaging Corporation, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Meritain Health, an Aetna Company and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
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I love being a trauma surgeon because I get the privilege to help patients in their hardest moments, and hopefully make that time less difficult for them. I believe in treating others with empathy and respect, and finding the humanity in each person with every interaction. I have a passion for teaching and am interested in studying ways to improve how we train the next generation of surgeons. When not working, I spend time with my family, explore nature with my children, travel, play pickleball, and cook delicious meals.
