Overview
Dr. James Grotta, MD, is a neurologist and the Director of Stroke Research, Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and the Director, Mobile Stroke Unit Consortium. Dr. Grotta received his education at Dartmouth College and his medical training at the Universities of Virginia and Colorado, and at Massachusetts General Hospital. He spent two years in the U.S. Public Health Service (Indian Health Service). Dr. Grotta's research focuses on development of new therapies for acute stroke patients. He has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for laboratory studies on the biology of brain injury and recovery in animal stroke models. He has played a leadership role in many clinical research studies of both thrombolytic drugs and cytoprotective agents after stroke. He is presently funded by NIH for a program project to carry out a series of novel pilot studies aimed at amplifying the existing benefits of intravenous TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator). Dr. Grotta has orchestrated development of a very successful collaborative network between the UT Stroke Team, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston Fire Department-Emergency Medical Services, and other regional stroke centers to increase the delivery of appropriate therapy to a large number of acute stroke patients in Houston. He has extended these efforts to rural areas through regional educational programs and, more recently, telemedicine. Dr. Grotta has been an editor of the Annals of Neurology, Stroke and many other peer reviewed journals, and has been a member of several NIH and FDA review panels. He was a recipient of the Feinberg Award for Excellence in Clinical Stroke (1999), Physician of the Year (2006), and the Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award (2010), all from the national chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA), and awards for teaching excellence at UT Medical School. He has authored or co-authored more than 250 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Grotta is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 272 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Grotta is currently accepting new patients.
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3525 W. Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Grotta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Grotta?
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Is Dr. James Grotta a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Grotta is classified as an Elite expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Grotta specialize in?
While Dr. James Grotta is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. James Grotta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Grotta has published 271 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. James Grotta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Grotta accept my insurance?
Dr. James Grotta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-814-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- StrokeDr. Grotta isElite. Learn about Stroke.
- ThrombectomyDr. Grotta isElite. Learn about Thrombectomy.
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- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Grotta isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
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- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Grotta isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- DeliriumDr. Grotta isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- SeizuresDr. Grotta isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Subdural HematomaDr. Grotta isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Grotta isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).