Matthew Kraay, MD
Specialty
Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Biography
- Director, Joint Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Kingsbury G. Heiple and Fred A. Lennon Chair in Orthopedics, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Director, Center for Joint Replacement and Preservation, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Expertise
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Joint Replacement and Adult Reconstruction
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Languages Spoken
English
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Patient Experience Reviews
4.7 out of 5
155 Ratings
Patient Comments (44)
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Kraay is an excellent surgeon. He is an informative, thoughtful, highly skilled, and compassionate doctor. I am very grateful for the care that he has provided.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Matthew Kraay and *** were/are excellent.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I was scheduled to see Dr Kraay's assistant and was very pleased that he saw me. I have surgery scheduled with him in *** and feel that he is committed to my care.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Kraay is a top of the list first rate doctor. He replaced my knee and is now going to replace a hip. I do not want anyone else doing this surgery.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
I have had *** surgeries with this doctor, and referred my wife to him. He is forthright, honest; there are no surprises. I would definitely go through this all again if Dr. Kraay was involved.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
All was good. Wait time was very short. Visit with Dr. Kraay went well. No complaints.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Exceptional physician and nurse assistant. Kind, compassionate and caring.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Kraay spent a lot of time with us. He was great.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Good
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Impressed with MD knowledge, I felt confident in his practice.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Excellent care and hospitality
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Good experience
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Kraay is the epitome of the type of doctor we all want to deal with.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr.Kraay and *** are wonderful!! They were always easy to talk to and very helpful.May God continue to bless them both!!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Kraay is an outstanding physician.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Kraay addressed all my concerns. He was outstanding.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
My experience was perfectly satisfactory.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
DR Kraay was very professional and caring. Did an excellent job with my knee replacements. *** and *** were absolutely great with information and care. Answered all of my questions. Very professional and caring.One of the best surgical experiences I have ever had
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Kraay did an excellent job with my *** surgery. *** Dr. Kraay explained every thing to me accurately.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Mathew Kraay is a wonderful Doctor. He fixed both of my hips. I now can walk normal , pain free. An can go to work. Thank all the Dr. Kraay team and Nurses. Thank you Dr Kraay.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Had a good experience
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Kraay and All of the nurses and care leaders at University Hospital did any exceptional job***. Very caring and professional
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Good care, as expected.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr Kraay is the only Dr I would go to for my needs, thank you again.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Kraay is a very good surgeon. He is direct and to the point. I trust him completely.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
The provider explained what my x-ray depicted.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Kraay is excellent! I recommend him (and his staff) to everyone. A knee replacement changed my life. Thank you!
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Such a wonderful experience, from the scheduling nurse who really went out of her way to help me out, to the X-ray tech and the doctor. Impressive all the way around. Thanks!
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
The provider was attentive, answered my questions and explained the surgery and recovery time.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Wonderful visit. Dr Kraay was great
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Kraay is the best doctor I've ever seen for Orthopaedics. He understands my complexities and always gives me the best advice without jumping right to surgery. I've been seeing him since 1993 and he has done a hip replacement revision and a knee replacement on me. I just love him!
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr Kraay and his surgical team were very caring and Professional. All questions were answered and the procedure was explained. When the procedure was taking longer than expected, my sister was notified. *** the care team were amazing. I was always updated on all appointments and procedures.All questions and concerns were answered completely and with care to my concerns.A GREAT Experience
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr. Kraay is a wonderful doctor. Always pays attention and listens to me. Always takes time to explain what he is doing and what his thoughts are regarding my care. I feel safe during my visits even when I have to have a procedure that may cause pain (knee injections). He is absolutely wonderful as is everyone in his clinic I have interacted with.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
My experiences with Dr. Kraay have always been very professional and I have gotten excellent care.
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
Dr Kraay is the ultimate professional! I have total confidence in his care!!
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
Felt very comfortable and confident that my best needs were met.
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
Good experience with my provider.
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
Very professional and very comfortable to communicate and understand.
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
He was very nice and explained everything to me thank you.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Overall it was ok. But I would like feel like my doctor really cared and was more friendly. And maybe give some other things that good of help. In stead of whatever you want to do. It was kind of cold. *** I left feeling like I should have stayed home. I would have loved communicating about some more alternatives other a shot in my knee or mri. Like cremes etc. I am not giving a bad report but I dont want to go back.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Dr Kraay is so knowledgeable and actually listens and does an examination. I find most doctors are more interested in the tablet than actually touching you. I have the utmost respect for this doctor
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Dr. Kraay and his team are wonderful. He called me himself when I had a question about my recovery from surgery. I would recommend him to any one who needed an orthopedic doctor.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Dr. Kraay spent a good deal of time patiently explaining treatment options. He then asked me how I would like to proceed. He was patient, explained things in layman's terms and was respectful. He did not rush through the appointment, despite the fact that it appeared he was very busy that day by the number of people in the waiting room.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
This provider was very helpful and answered all my concerns.
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hospital For Special Surgery (1990 - 1991)
Fellowship | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1989 - 1990)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1984 - 1989)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1983 - 1984)
Medical Education
Wayne State University School Of Medicine (1979 - 1983)
Other Education
University Of Michigan (1977 - 1978)
Undergraduate
Michigan State University (1977)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Matthew Kraay did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.