Louis C. Grandizio
Experienced in Hypermobile Joints
Experienced in Hypermobile Joints

Overview

L. Christopher Grandizio, DO, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Grandizio is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and serves as the of the Chief of Shoulder & Elbow Division for the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute. Dr. Grandizio is an expert in the treatment of peripheral nerve compression (including carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome), upper-extremity trauma and fractures, sports injuries, and shoulder and elbow replacements. In addition, he specializes in complex reconstructive procedures in the upper-limb, including tendon transfers for shoulder, elbow and hand conditions.|After completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Geisinger, he went to on to complete a one-year fellowship in upper-extremity surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Upon returning to Geisinger, he founded the Geisinger Upper-Extremity Research Fellowship, where he has mentored numerous international and US fellows. In 2021, he was selected to participate in the Young Leaders Program for the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).|Dr. Grandizio maintains a strong interest in both research and education. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles. As an expert in the management of complex elbow instability, Dr. Grandizio has been invited to give numerous national and international presentations on topics ranging from upper-extremity trauma to technology in healthcare. He serves as a peer-reviewer for multiple orthopaedic journals and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery. As part of his commitment to education, he is heavily engaged in professional societies and is involved in multiple committees and leadership positions within the ASSH. In addition, Dr. Grandizio is one of the few upper-extremity surgeons who is a member of both the ASSH and ASES.|A former member of Bucknell University’s NCAA Division I baseball team, Dr. Grandizio has a long history in athletics and enjoys helping his patients return to doing what they love. He specializes in elbow ulnar collateral ligament repair / reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery) and has a passion for working with throwing athletes.|In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching baseball and reading.

Dr. Grandizio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypermobile Joints. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Trigger Thumb, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Hypermobile Joints.

Graduate Institution
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, 2016
Specialties
Hand Surgery
Orthopedics
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2017
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
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Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • POS
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UPMC
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Locations

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine Orthopaedics
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
Other Locations
Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, PA 17821
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
4200 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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