Joanna Grudziak
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 36 reviews )

Joanna Grudziak, MD, MPH, FACS

Languages spoken: English, Polish, Spanish

  • Joanna Grudziak, MD, MPH, FACS earned her medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed both a General Surgery Residency and a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. During a two year research fellowship in residency, she also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Health Leadership, and served as a trauma and burn research fellow at the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lillongwe, Malawi.

    Dr. Grudziak’s clinical practice involves basic and complex trauma, general and emergency surgical diseases, including gallbladder, hernia, diverticulitis and injury care. She utilizes a variety of techniques in the care of her patients, including advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques.

    Along with her expertise in trauma and emergency general surgery, Dr. Grudziak specializes in diseases of the abdominal wall, including inguinal, umbilical, incisional and parastomal hernias, as well as enterocutaneous fistulas. She believes in a patient-centered approach to surgery, and enjoys being able to bring an improved quality of life to her patients. When needed, she coordinates a complete pre- and post-surgical plan, incorporating weight loss specialists, diabetes care, smoking cessation strategies, and physical therapy approaches to prepare patients for their surgeries and ensure their complete recovery.

    Dr. Grudziak sees patients and operates at both the Main Hospital and South Jordan locations.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 36 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    November 03, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Grudziak cares about her patients and is very thorough.

    November 02, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent surgeon.

    August 23, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I found the doctor to be knowledgeable and professional.

    August 23, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Outstanding initial consultation!

    July 19, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Joanna Grudziak, is a wonderful doctor from just meeting her and how she answered my questions and put me at ease as to whats to come. I was very impressed with her.

    July 05, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Detailed explanation of surgical procedure.

    June 08, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Grudziak is very thorough, professional, & really seems to care. I trust her & highly recommend her .

    June 08, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Grudziak explained things well, asked questions and listened attentively. She explained the procedure and gave me a timeline of recovery. All of this was done in a way that I didn't feel rushed but valued as a partner in my heath decisions.

    June 08, 2025
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Highly recommend Dr Grudziak. Loves what she does!!

  • Joanna Grudziak, MD, MPH, FACS earned her medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed both a General Surgery Residency and a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. During a two year research fellowship in residency, she also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in Health Leadership, and served as a trauma and burn research fellow at the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lillongwe, Malawi.

    Dr. Grudziak’s clinical practice involves basic and complex trauma, general and emergency surgical diseases, including gallbladder, hernia, diverticulitis and injury care. She utilizes a variety of techniques in the care of her patients, including advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques.

    Along with her expertise in trauma and emergency general surgery, Dr. Grudziak specializes in diseases of the abdominal wall, including inguinal, umbilical, incisional and parastomal hernias, as well as enterocutaneous fistulas. She believes in a patient-centered approach to surgery, and enjoys being able to bring an improved quality of life to her patients. When needed, she coordinates a complete pre- and post-surgical plan, incorporating weight loss specialists, diabetes care, smoking cessation strategies, and physical therapy approaches to prepare patients for their surgeries and ensure their complete recovery.

    Dr. Grudziak sees patients and operates at both the Main Hospital and South Jordan locations.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)

    Education history

    Graduate Training Public Health Leadership Program - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.P.H.
    Professional Medical Medicine - Emory University School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training English Literature - University of Pennsylvania M.A.
    Undergraduate English Literature - University of Pennsylvania B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Par K, Grudziak J, Lavin K, Sten MB, Huegerich A, Umble K, Twer E, Reid T (2021). Family Perceptions of Palliative Care and Communication in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Exp, 8, 23743735211033095. (Read full publication)
    2. Bleicher J, Place A, Schoenhals S, Luppens CL, Grudziak J, Lambert LA, McCrum ML (2021). Drivers of Moral Distress in Surgical Intensive Care Providers: A Mixed Methods Study. J Surg Res, 266, 292-299. (Read full publication)

    Letter

    1. Grudziak J, Snock C, Zalinga T, Banda W, Gallaher J, Purcell L, Cairns B, Charles A (2018). Pre-burn malnutrition increases operative mortality in burn patients who undergo early excision and grafting in a sub-Saharan African burn unit: Methodological issues. [Letter to the editor]. Burns, 44(6), 1615-1616. (Read full publication)

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