Dr. Thomas Gratzer

Dr. Thomas Gratzer, renowned for his extensive service in general and forensic psychiatry, has dedicated over thirty years to the medical communities in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. His impactful career includes roles at key health institutions such as Psych Recovery, Regions Hospital, United Hospital, and Fairview University Medical Center, where his schedule typically comprised about 100 patient visits per week, in addition to several forensic assessments.

Throughout his esteemed career, Dr. Gratzer was notably positioned as Senior Forensic Psychiatrist at the Minnesota Security Hospital from 1995 until 2002. Alongside this role, from 1999 to 2015, he offered his expertise as a consulting psychiatrist for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at the Juvenile Detention Center, focusing on the psychiatric treatment of incarcerated youth. His tenure as an attending psychiatrist at United Hospital from 1995 through 2016 highlights his dedication to treating complex psychiatric conditions.

In 1997, his leadership was recognized when he was named medical staff president at the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, where he significantly influenced policy development and institutional practices.

Dr. Gratzer has also excelled in academia, contributing significantly as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School from 2002 to 2021. His educational outreach extended beyond the university, impacting a diverse audience of medical students, psychiatry residents, and law students at various respected institutions, including the University of Manitoba and Rush-Presbyterian/Medical Center.

A member of esteemed professional organizations like the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, and the Minnesota Psychiatric Society, he actively participated in several committees. His work on the Sex Offender Committee and the Psychopharmacology Committee showcased his commitment to advancing the field of psychiatry and addressing significant challenges within mental health and criminal justice.