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Matthew Janko

Matthew Janko, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Gender

Male

About the Provider

Matthew Janko, MD, RPVI, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. His main clinical interests include coronary artery surgery, aortic surgery, and lung cancer surgery. For appropriate patients, he offers minimally invasive options, including robotic surgery through keyhole-size incisions.

Dr. Janko has conducted and published extensive research on cardiothoracic surgery outcomes. He and co-investigators collected data from around the world to publish the largest-ever report on the challenging topic of aortic graft infection. He has also participated in research on minimally invasive keyhole surgery and outcomes.

Dr. Janko earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed an internship in General Surgery through Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He completed an Integrated 0+5 Residency in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, and a Traditional 5+2 Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Case Western.

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Locations

  1. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    • 200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 380, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022
  • Residency: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 2020
  • Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2024
  • Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2021

Reviews

5 of 5 stars

57 Ratings, 20 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2026

    Excellent care from the entire Northeast Georgia group

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2026

    This Northeast Georgia heart team of Doctors have been excellent Dr. Janko and Dr were exceptional they had study all my records and were well prepared to talk to me. Very courteous and very knowledgeable. They are a big attribute to you medical professionals system.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2026

    Excellent doctor and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2026

    Excellent service, informative and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2026

    Dr. Janko and his team could not have offered better care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    I saw both Dr. Janko and (PA). I felt my concerns were taken seriously and addressed adequately. Both professionals had excellent bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2026

    I had to get a confirmation on travel for next day and they bent over backwards to make it happen. Everyone were extremely caring and mindful of my situation. Can't say enough good things about the entire staff and doctors. Very professional but extremely personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Very impressed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    The nurse was extremely friendly and welcoming. Dr. Janko was also friendly and down to earth, but highly professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    The whole staff really made me very comfortable and the Dr help me understand everything about what could happen and that's what they are there to take care of

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    I like them very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    I have a history of mental health issues. Often I am dismissed or treated like people are afraid of me, this doctor and office, treated me respectfully and kindly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Everyone was beyond excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Over all it was a great experience and everyone did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Everyone was kind, nice, and made sure that the question they asked if I understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Janko has excellent personal skills with patient, patients family & hospital staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I appreciate the great health services that I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Thank God for Dr. Janko. He saved my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    He is fantastic!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Everyone on Dr. Janko team, all the nurses & tech - "Excellent."

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Alliant HIX
  • Amerigroup Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna + Oscar
  • Cigna GA Connect HIX
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Coventry Healthcare (Advantra)
  • First Health Network (Coventry)
  • Health Partners
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser PPO
  • LifeSynch Psych
  • Magellan Psych
  • Peach State Medicaid
  • Tricare (Standard and Prime)
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