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Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD

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(Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD)

(105 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, and more.

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-6800

Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care.

Office Locations

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

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Room 13-100 Nmh/259 E Erie
Chicago, IL 60611

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Zambrano, on the disabled list in June with a sore shoulder, was examined by team orthopedist Dr. Stephen Gryzlo and then had an MRI on Thursday that confirmed the original diagnosis.”—"Zambrano gets injection for rotator cuff soreness as Cubs skid continues", The Minnesota Daily , October 2024

“"There was no severe damage or anything like that," Steele said of team orthopedist Dr. Stephen Gryzlo's initial assessment of the southpaw's sore left elbow.”—"Justin Steele encouraged by initial MRI results on elbow; Cubs delay injured-list decision", Chicago Sun-Times, September 2024

“In addition to a shuffling of team doctors - including the appointment of Dr. Stephen Gryzlo, who has served as the team orthopedist for the last 19 seasons, as head team physician - the Cubs made...”—"David Ross: Cubs' Christopher Morel has 'a lot of growth potential' in Year 2", Chicago Sun-Times, February 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
decompression surgery	12
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	351
injections	89
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	11
manual therapy	33
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	74
rehabilitation	291
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2013 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	384
injections	67
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	13
manual therapy	42
minimally invasive procedures	60
musculoskeletal imaging	84
rehabilitation	227
upper extremity surgery	47
X-rays	84

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	50
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	16
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2014 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	363
injections	68
joint surgery	33
manual therapy	15
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	79
rehabilitation	134
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	79

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	45
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	302
injections	63
joint surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	49
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	54
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	28
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	305
injections	61
joint surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	41
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	29
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	337
injections	55
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	57
musculoskeletal imaging	41
upper extremity surgery	43
X-rays	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	34
Hispanic	11
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	317
injections	61
joint surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
musculoskeletal imaging	76
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	326
injections	92
joint surgery	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	100
upper extremity surgery	41
X-rays	100

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
doctor visit	255
injections	62
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	88
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	308
injections	75
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	31
musculoskeletal imaging	113
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	113

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	22
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
doctor visit	361
injections	72
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	117
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	117

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL were rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and aspiration.

aspiration	69
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	13
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	328
injections	69
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	30
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	78
rehabilitation	217
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	193
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	64
85 and over	10
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (1990)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 105 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen M. Gryzlo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medwest Associates	$3,816 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $500	$3,316
Arthrex, Inc.	$526 $526
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$137 Regeneten $137
Arthrosurface Incorporated	$133 NanoFx $133
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$125 Regeneten $125
Other	$291 Diagnostic Ultrasound $66	XIA $61	Exogen $27	Shoulders $27	Physio-Stim $24	Other $85

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,895
Travel and Lodging	$1,285
Food and Beverage	$847

Biography

Dr. Stephen Gryzlo's areas of specialization are general practice, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine; he sees patients in Chicago, IL. These areas are among Dr. Gryzlo's clinical interests: elbow problems, knee arthroscopy, and shoulder arthroscopy. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patient ratings for Dr. Gryzlo average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received the distinction of The 7th MAN Award Class 2020, Sports Medicine. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Gryzlo's office in Chicago, IL.