Elvis Grandic, M.D.
Adult Reconstruction/Hip and Knee Replacement
 Dr. Elvis Grandic is a fellowship trained specialist in minimal invasive hip and knee replacement. With a focus on soft tissue preservation and rapid recovery, he provides the latest state of the art hip and knee reconstructive surgery in the region. These include total and resurfacing hip replacements, total and partial knee replacements, and complex revision of total joint procedures.
Dr. Grandic received his Baccalaureate of Science degree in Biochemistry from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He received his Medical Doctorate from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York where he graduated Cum Laude. He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, an elite national medical honor society.
Dr. Grandic continued his medical training at Upstate Medical University completing his Orthopedic Residency under the guidance of one of the pioneers of joint replacement, Dr. David Murray. Dr. Grandic was awarded the prestigious Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the world renowned New England Baptist Hospital -- part of the Harvard care group in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Grandic offers compassionate care for all his patients individualizing treatment to fit the needs of each. He regularly treats patients with nonoperative, conservative treatment including physical therapy, bracing, medications, and injections. When all means are exhausted he discusses all surgical options. Dr Grandic believes in achieving maximum results through minimal invasiveness.
Dr. Elvis Grandic remains active in academic medicine. He lectures at local, regional, and national events. He continues as an educator through live surgical demonstrations and presentations.
Fluent in Croatian, Dr Grandic is an avid traveler and enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and baseball history.
Medical Education |
| 8/2007 – 7/2008 |
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
AuFranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery |
| Upstate Medical University School of Medicine, Syracuse, New York |
| 2003 - 2007 |
Orthopedic Residency |
| 2002 - 2003 |
General Surgery Internship |
| Upstate Medical University School of Medicine, Syracuse, New York |
| 2002 |
Degree: Medical Doctorate |
| 2002 |
Awards: Cum Laude |
| 2000-2002 |
Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence 2001-present |
| 2001 - present |
AOA National Honor Society NY Gamma Chapter |
| 2002 |
Joseph and Ann Gadbaw Scholarship Endowment |
2001
| Merck Manual Award |
Undergraduate Education |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook |
| 1996 |
Degree: Baccalaureate of Science in Biochemistry |
| 1992-1996 |
Honors: Dean's List |
Memberships |
| 2002 - present |
Fellow Member - AAAOS
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons |
| 2002 - present |
Resident Member - AMA
American Medical Association |
| 2001 - present |
Resident Member - AOA
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Gammer Chapter |
Research |
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The Effect of Computer Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty on Mechanical Alignment. Grandic, E., Murphy, S. Current Research in Progress; New England Baptist Hospital. Boston, MA.
Levels of Evidence: Has it improved studies? Grandic, E., Setter, K. Current Research in Progress; Upstate Medical University Dept. of Orthopedics. Syracuse, NY.
Body Mass Index after Total Joint Arthroplasty, Grandic, E., Clarke, M. Current Research in Progress; Upstate Medical University Dept. of Orthopedics, Syracuse, NY.
Early Organ Specific Hemorrhage Induced Increase in Tissue Cytokine Content: Associated Neurohormonal and Opioid Alterations. Molina, M. SUNY-Stony Brook, 1997
Resuscitation with Lactated Ringers Solution After Hemorrhage: Lack of Cardiac Toxicity. Molina, M. SUNY-Stony Brook,1995
Modulation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1: A Specific Role for Thiamine. Molina, M. SUNY-Stony Brook, 1994
Nutritional and Metabolic Categorization of a Thiamine Deficient Rat Model. Molina, M. SUNY-Stony Brook, 1994 |
Publication Review |
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Orthopedics. Mortality and Morbidity of Bilateral Knee Arthroplasty: A Review.
Authorship Blinded 2008. |
Presentations |
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Upstate Medical University. David Murray Alumni Day. June 2007. Level of Evidence: Has it Improved Studies? Poster presentation. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University. Grand Rounds, April 2007. Hip Dislocations After Total Hip
Arthroplasty. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University. Grand Rounds, October 2006. Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University. Grand Rounds, June 2006. Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University Educational Conference, June 2005. Mobile Bearing Total Knee
Arthroplasty. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University Educational Conference, April 2005. Alternate Bearing Surfaces in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University Orthopedic Grand Rounds, March 2005. Acute Pain Control After Arthroplasty. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University Orthopedic Grand Rounds, September 2004. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Endoscopic versus Open. Grandic, E.
Upstate Medical University Orthopedic Grand Rounds, February 2003. Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries in Throwing Athletes. Grandic, E |
Interests |
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Fluent in Croatian
SCUBA Diving (Advanced Open Water Certification)
Sailing
Baseball Enthusiast |
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