Joanna Grudziak

Dr. Joanna Grudziak is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, practicing at University of Utah Health across Main Hospital and South Jordan locations.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania
• M.A. in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania
• M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine
• M.P.H. in Public Health Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Specializing in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and abdominal wall reconstruction, she employs robotic techniques for hernia repair and fistula management while emphasizing patient-centered pre- and post-surgical coordination with weight loss, diabetes, and physical therapy specialists.

Her 2018-2021 publications reveal research trends in surgical ICU communication, moral distress among providers, and methodological challenges in global burn care—highlighting intersections of ethics, palliative care, and resource-limited surgical outcomes.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, she maintains active clinical practice with no publicly documented advisees, grants, or laboratory affiliations.