
Highlights
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Gender
MaleAbout 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
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
- 200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 380, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Get Directions
- Phone: 770-219-7099
- Fax: 770-219-7923
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 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2026
Excellent care from the entire Northeast Georgia group
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/10/2026
Excellent doctor and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2026
Excellent service, informative and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2026
Dr. Janko and his team could not have offered better care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
Very impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
I like them very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Everyone was beyond excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Over all it was a great experience and everyone did a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Everyone was kind, nice, and made sure that the question they asked if I understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Janko has excellent personal skills with patient, patients family & hospital staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I appreciate the great health services that I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Thank God for Dr. Janko. He saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He is fantastic!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Everyone on Dr. Janko team, all the nurses & tech - "Excellent."
Insurance
- 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)