Dr. Michaela Straznicka, MD

Dr. Michaela Straznicka specializes in thoracic surgery with a focus on complex surgical procedures involving the chest and lungs. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed her residency at UC Davis Medical Center. With over three decades of experience in surgery, Dr. Straznicka has developed particular expertise in treating various forms of lung cancer. She speaks both Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Straznicka practices at multiple locations throughout Walnut Creek and Antioch, California, with affiliations at Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center. Her clinical focus centers on treating lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer varieties. She performs diagnostic procedures such as CT scans of the chest and coordinates pathology testing to help determine the best treatment …approaches for her patients. Patients have rated her highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.