Dr. Matthew Houdek, MD

I came to Mayo for a second opinion. Dr. Houdek was very thorough with his findings and explained everything clearly. He discussed his plan for my treatment and had a very good bedside manner. He took his time and made sure we had accurate information. I will travel the 5.5 hours to follow up with him in 3 months.

Saw Dr. Houdek and team for TGCT (PVNS-D) of the right ankle. Had seen other specialist at University of Minnesota and TCO, both to disappointment before being referred by my primary doctor to Mayo. From first visit to my annual check-ins, I've been highly satisfied with the care he and the team have provided. I can't say enough positive things about his expertise and patient care for my condition and life situation on what treatment and rehabilitation paths would be best.

Knowledgeable, compassionate, best care my husband could’ve received

Dr. Houdek did a wonderful job on my knee surgery. He was thoughtful and his communication was excellent. Thank you.

My health concerns were not being taken seriously in my local area. I had a large mass in my thigh which was causing difficult symptoms. Dr Houdek explained the situation, performed the surgery, then gave me a detailed description of the operation. The surgery was a great success. I had another orthopedic issue, Dr Houdek knew what the problem was and referred me to another specialist. The Mayo Clinic nurses, other professionals, and staff treated me well and with kindness.

Dr. Houdek did an amazing surgery for my husband. My husband had atypical lipoma on left thigh. This tumor was not only big, but also grew through the sciatic nerve, which made surgery more difficult and risky without hurting the sciatic nerve. But Dr. Houdek removed tumor successfully and also protected nerve perfectly. My husband recovered very fast. Dr. Houdek’s care team did wonderful job as well, Nurse Sheri Merten is so professional, caring and nice.

I am a 25-year-old male that was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in my right pelvis on 7/1/2020 based on an MRI, as both of my biopsies were contaminated before they could do a confirmation test. I visited the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN at the end of July 2020 to meet with a sarcoma team. Dr. Houdek came into the room talking to his nurse about my files and asking her to go get more information for him. Then he kept asking where the post-operative report for my most recent biopsy was. Even with all the missing information, the conclusion that he came to was that my leg needed to be amputated. He said that amputation was clearly the best option that gives me the best chance of survival. On 1/22/2021 I had an Internal Hemipelvectomy with a full replacement of the hip performed by Dr. Lin at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. All of the tumor was able to be removed and the tumor was 100% dead when it was tested. So be wary if Dr. Houdek tells you that amputation is the only option.

Very good experience overall, would recommend.

Dr. Houdek is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and skilled surgeon. He performed a very technical surgery, replacing my Dad's entire humerus bone with a cadaver bone due to a rare form of sarcoma. The surgery was a success, relieving him of severe pain. Dr. Houdek sat with our family during tough times making it clear to us how much he is invested in his patients and their families. We drove 8 hours to see Dr. Houdek at the Mayo Clinic and only wish we had found him sooner as he is the best of the best.

If you want your cancer out this is who you need to see. Saved my leg too.

A wonderful member of an amazing team! Hope I don’t have to come back for surgery again but if I did I would choose Mayo.

Great experience with this surgeon. Knows what he is talking about and explains it in a way I could understand. Had my safety and quality of life in mind every step of the way.

Wonderful and caring surgeon!!

Very unprofessional and uncaring about patient. Obviously did not read patient file prior to scheduling. Refused the service that was promised and scheduled after patient had traveled a great distance. Inconsiderate of family and patient.. Did not follow hipa talked in front of people he did not know without asking patient if it was ok. Also disrespected the opinions of other healthcare providers that had seen the patient. Said their findings did not matter because they were not from Mayo.

Horrible bedside matter, this doctor had no interest in a decent quality of life and would rather push drugs on someone then do a surgery that could give my father his life back. Someone with this mans idea of a quality of life should never be allowed to doctor another human. Sickening. What an embarrassment to Mayo Clinic.