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Jonathan N Grauer, MD

Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation; Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs; Director of Orthopaedic Spine Service, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

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Jonathan N Grauer, MD

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  • Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

    P.O. Box 208071

    New Haven, CT 06520-8071

    United States

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Dr. Grauer is Professor and Director of the Orthopaedic Spine Service for the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University, graduating summa cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Medical Doctorate from Yale School of Medicine, graduating cum laude and with Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University.

Clinically, Dr. Grauer specializes in the treatment of numerous conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine including degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, trauma, infections, and tumors. He believes in meeting patients' individual needs through evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve active, pain-free lifestyles. His clinical practice is based out of Yale New Haven Hospital, and outpatients are seen at the Yale New Haven Hospital Spine Center.

Academically, Dr. Grauer and the students and residents with whom he works have received numerous awards. He has authored or co-authored over 275 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 90 reviews, and 70 book chapters, and been a part of over 450 pore-reviewed scientific presentations, . He is on the boards of the North American Spine Society (NASS) and Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS), is editor-in-chief of their North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ), as well as active with other academic societies.

Administratively, Dr Grauer is active with faculty affairs at the Yale School of Medicine. He is a point of contact for departments with the Office of Academic and Professional Development (OAPD) and responsible for a number of related projects related to that office.

Education & Training

  • Non Degree Program
    Yale School of Management, Advanced Leaders Program for Yale Medical Group (2016)
  • Non Degree Program
    Yale School of Management, Emerging Leaders Program for Yale Medical Group (2015)
  • Fellow
    Thomas Jefferson University (2003)
  • Resident
    Yale-New Haven Hospital (2002)
  • Intern
    Yale New Haven Hospital (1998)
  • MD
    Yale School of Medicine (1997)
  • BS
    Tufts University, Biology (1992)

Activities

  • Guest speaker: Big data research and related lessons
    Senior Research Day 2020
    Guest speaker: Big data research and related lessons
  • Industry payments to orthopaedic spine surgeons reported by the open access database
    Newport, RI, United States 2019
    Industry payments to orthopaedic spine surgeons reported by the open access database
  • Degenerative spondylolisthesis: surgical treatment options
    St. Louis, MO, United States 2017
    Degenerative spondylolisthesis: surgical treatment options
  • Spondylolytic spondylolisthesis: current treatment trends
    St. Louis, MO, United States 2017
    Spondylolytic spondylolisthesis: current treatment trends
  • Case presentations and discussion
    St. Louis, MO, United States 2017
    Case presentations and discussion
  • How to do research as a medical student
    Orlando, FL, United States 2016
    How to do research as a medical student
  • How to do research as a medical student
    Orlando, FL, United States 2016
    How to do research as a medical student
  • Review of research studies
    Chicago, IL, United States 2016
    Review of research studies
  • Dural tears and infection
    Miami, FL, United States 2016
    Dural tears and infection
  • The value of biologics in spine care
    Miami, FL, United States 2016
    The value of biologics in spine care
  • Evolving use of big data in orthopaedic research
    Boston, MA, United States 2016
    Evolving use of big data in orthopaedic research
  • Advantages and limitations of national database research in orthopaedics
    Philadelphia, PA, United States 2016
    Advantages and limitations of national database research in orthopaedics
  • The ACS NSQIP registry
    Las Vegas, NV, United States 2016
    The ACS NSQIP registry
  • Cervical spine complications
    Las Vegas, NV, United States 2014
    Cervical spine complications
  • Understanding national database studies in orthopaedics
    Newport, RI, United States 2014
    Understanding national database studies in orthopaedics
  • Evaluating the effect of rhBMP-2 on surgical site infections in a posterolateral lumbar fusion rabbit model
    Austin, TX, United States 2007
    North American Spine Society
  • Evaluation of the utility of dynamic radiographs in the evaluation of the degenerative lumbar spine
    Victoria, BC, Canada 2007
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Southern Orthopaedic Association combined annual meeting
  • MRI finding of fluid in facet joints predicts subtle instability
    Victoria, BC, Canada 2007
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Southern Orthopaedic Association combined annual meeting
  • Current trends in total disc replacement: A questionnaire study of surgeon practices and attitudes regarding cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty
    Victoria, BC, Canada 2007
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Southern Orthopaedic Association combined annual meeting
  • Questioning sterilization wrap inspections performed in the operating room; are they really valid?
    Victoria, BC, Canada 2007
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Southern Orthopaedic Association combined annual meeting
  • Routine imaging in the spine practice: A questionnaire study of the utilization of radiographs in the evaluation of spine complaints
    Victoria, BC, Canada 2007
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association and Southern Orthopaedic Association combined annual meeting
  • Evaluation of the utility of dynamic radiographs in the evaluation of the degenerative lumbar spine
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques
  • MRI finding of fluid in facet joints predicts subtle instability
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques
  • Routine imaging in the spine practice: A questionnaire study of the utilization of radiographs in the evaluation of spine complaints
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques
  • Current Trends in Total Disc Replacement: A Questionnaire Study of Surgeon Practices and Attitudes Regarding Cervical and Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques
  • Routine imaging in the spine practice: A questionnaire study of the utilization of radiographs in the evaluation of spine complaints
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques
  • Evaluation of the utility of dynamic radiographs in the evaluation of the degenerative lumbar spine
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal
  • MRI finding of fluid in facet joints predicts subtle instability
    Paradise Island, Bahamas- ELECTRONIC POSTER 2007
    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques
  • Evaluation of the Efficacy of rhBMP-2 to Overcome Pseudarthrosis in a New Zealand White Rabbit Posterolateral Fusion Model
    San Diego, CA, United States 2007
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Beware the Hypervascular Spinal Lesion: A Guide to Imaging Clues to Consider Before Spinal Surgery or Spine Biopsy
    Marco Island, FL, United States 2007
    American Society of Spine Radiology
  • The utility of flexion – extension radiographs in evaluation of the degenerative cervical spine
    Boca Raton, FL, United States 2006
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • The utility of flexion – extension radiographs in evaluation of the degenerative cervical spine
    Farmington, CT, United States 2006
    Connecticut State Orthopaedic Society
  • Evaluation of the Efficacy of rhBMP-2 to Overcome Pseudarthrosis in a New Zealand White Rabbit Posterolateral Fusion Model
    Monterey, CA, United States 2006
    Scoliosis Research Society
  • Evaluation of the Efficacy of rhBMP-2 to Overcome Pseudarthrosis in a New Zealand White Rabbit Posterolateral Fusion Model
    Seattle, WA, United States 2006
    North American Spine Society
  • The utility of flexion – extension radiographs in evaluation of the degenerative cervical spine
    Seattle, WA, United States 2006
    North American Spine Society
  • Evaluation of the utility of dynamic radiographs in the evaluation of the degenerative lumbar spine
    Seattle, WA, United States 2006
    North American Spine Society
  • Gene expression associated with pseudarthrosis repair by OP-1 or autograft in a nicotine-exposed rabbit model
    New York, NY, United States 2006
    OREF New York Resident Research Competition
  • Gene expression associated with pseudarthrosis repair by OP-1 or autograft in a nicotine-exposed rabbit model
    Boston, MA, United States 2006
    OREF New England Resident Research Competition
  • Gene expression associated with pseudarthrosis repair by OP-1 or autograft in a nicotine-exposed rabbit model
    Chicago, IL, United States 2006
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Gene expression associated with pseudarthrosis repair by OP-1 or autograft in a nicotine-exposed rabbit model
    Boston, MA, United States 2005
    New England Orthopaedic Society
  • Gene expression associated with pseudarthrosis repair by OP-1 or autograft in a nicotine-exposed rabbit model
    Cambridge, MD, United States 2005
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • Industry support and correlation to study outcome
    Miami, FL, United States 2005
    Scoliosis Research Society
  • Healos/ rhGDF-5 induces fusion in a rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model
    Miami, FL, United States 2005
    Scoliosis Research Society
  • Healos/ rhGDF-5 induces fusion in a rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model
    Cambridge, MD, United States 2005
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • Healos/ rhGDF-5 induces fusion in a rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model
    Philadelphia, PA, United States 2005
    North American Spine Society
  • Load vs. displacement control testing protocols for evaluating artificial disc mechanics
    Banff, AB, Canada 2005
    International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST)
  • Comparative biomechanics of two different fusion procedures and Charite disc replacement across the L5-S1 segment
    Banff, AB, Canada 2005
    International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST)
  • Healos/ rhGDF-5 induces fusion in a rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model
    Banff, AB, Canada 2005
    International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST)
  • The effect of disc arthroplasty design on lumbar kinematics and loading as seen in a finite element model analysis
    Banff, AB, Canada 2005
    International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST)
  • Industry support and correlation to study outcome
    Banff, AB, Canada 2005
    International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST)
  • Gene expression associated with pseudarthrosis repair by OP-1 or autograft in a nicotine-exposed rabbit model
    New York, NY, United States 2005
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • Healos/ rhGDF-5 induces fusion in a rabbit posterolateral lumbar fusion model
    New York, NY, United States 2005
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • The effect of disc arthroplasty design on lumbar kinematics and loading as seen in a finite element model analysis
    New York, NY, United States 2005
    Spine Arthroplasty Society
  • Distribution of 125OP-1 putty after posterolateral lumbar spine fusion in the New Zealand white rabbit
    New York, NY, United States 2005
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • Smoking, nicotine, and the spine
    Whistler, BC, Canada 2005
    Annual Contemporary Update on Disorders of the Spine
  • Distribution of 125OP-1 putty after posterolateral lumbar spine fusion in the New Zealand white rabbit
    Washington, DC, United States 2005
    Orthopaedic Research Society
  • The effect of disc arthroplasty design on lumbar kinematics and loading as seen in a finite element model analysis
    Washington, DC, United States 2005
    Orthopaedic Research Society
  • Load vs. displacement control testing protocols for evaluating artificial disc mechanics
    Washington, DC, United States 2005
    Orthopaedic Research Society
  • Anterior cervical anatomy and approaches
    Charleston, SC, United States 2004
    All Pathology Spinal Techniques Cadaver Workshop (DePuy Acromed Sponsored)
  • Latest technology for enhancing bone healing: platelet gels and marrow cells
    Palm Beach, FL, United States 2004
    Contemporary management of spinal disorders: decision making for new technology
  • Posterior non-fusion devices
    Chesapeake Beach, MD, United States 2004
    Thomas Jefferson Spine Fellows Symposium
  • Osteobiologics: a spine perspective
    Boston, MA, United States 2004
    Grand Rounds, Lahey Clinic
  • Spinal cord monitoring
    Palm Beach, FL, United States 2004
    Contemporary management of spinal disorders: decision making for new technology
  • Discography revisited
    Río Grande, Río Grande, Puerto Rico 2004
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association
  • Autograft vs. Allograft vs. BMP: Is the Jury Out
    Providence, RI, United States 2003
    Surgical Management of Spondylosis: Fusion and Emerging Nonfusion Technologies (Synthes Sponsored)
  • State of the art: BMPs and other biologics for spinal fusion
    Las Vegas, NV, United States 2003
    Controversies in Lumbar Spine Surgery Symposium II (DePuy AcroMed Sponsored)
  • Osteoinductive technologies: are all created equal?
    Washington, DC, United States 2002
    Emerging Technologies in Spinal Surgery Conference (DePuy AcroMed Sponsored)
  • OP-1 produces spinal fusion in posterolateral fusion model
    Wailuku, HI, United States 2000
    Spine Across the Sea
  • Nicotine inhibits posterolateral lumbar fusions: a histologic examination
    San Antonio, TX, United States 2000
    Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons
  • Kimematic evaluation of the New Zealand white rabbit lumbar spine
    Adelaide, SA, Australia 2000
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • OP-1 produces spinal fusion in posterolateral fusion model
    Adelaide, SA, Australia 2000
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • The effect of posterolateral fusions on physiologic motion in the New Zealand white rabbit
    Adelaide, SA, Australia 2000
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • Nicotine inhibits posterolateral lumbar fusions: a histologic examination
    Adelaide, SA, Australia 2000
    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
  • Kimematic evaluation of the New Zealand white rabbit lumbar spine
    Palm Springs, CA, United States 2000
    American Association of Neurological Surgeons / CNS Section on the Spine
  • Whiplash injury mechanism produces bi-phasic curvature of the neck with hyperextension of lower levels
    San Francisco, CA, United States 1997
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • The dynamic elongation of the vertebral artery during whiplash: an in vitro model
    San Francisco, CA, United States 1997
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Supplemental fragment fixation enhances stability of wrist external fixation
    Nashville, TN, United States 1996
    American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Characterization of Vitamin A, carotenoid, and alpha-tocopherol levels in human lung and pulmonary macrophages
    Seattle, WA, United States 1995
    American Thoracic Society

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
Multiple awards to support students performing research in Grauer laboratoryYale School of Medicine2022
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society2022
Best Adult Paper Award for “Primary total hip arthroplasty in patients with versus without cerebral palsy: a Matched comparison of 90-day adverse events and 5-year implant survival” (Moore HG, Gardezi M, Burroughs PJ, Rubin LE, Frumberg DB, Grauer JN)American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine2021
Top poster in spine category for “Lumbar MRI vertebral bone quality (VBQ) score: comparison to CT assessment and possible simplification” (Moore HG, Burroughs PJ, Berson ER, Kirwin DS, Rankin KA, Sherman JJZ, Halperin SJ, Gardezi M, Sabatino MJ, Grauer JN)American Orthopaedic Association2021
Top poster in adult reconstruction hip category for “Valuing the discrepancy in actual operative time vs. Medicare operative time estimates for primary and revision total hip arthroplasty” (Moore HG, Dussik C, Grauer JN)American Orthopaedic Association2020
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award nomineeYale School of Medicine2020
Top poster in shoulder and elbow category for “Underweight patients are the greatest risk body mass index group for perioperative adverse events following total shoulder arthroplasty” (Ottesen TD, Hsiang WR, Malpani R, Varthi AG, Rubin LE, Grauer JN)American Orthopedic Association2019
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2019
Timothy L Stephens, Jr MD Research Symposium Award, 1st place, for “The effects of preoperative dementia and postoperative delirium on 30-day postoperative mortality in geriatric hip fracture patients” (Haynes MS, Alder KD, Toombs C, Rubin LE, Grauer, JN)National Medical Association Convention2018
Best Paper Award for “Comparison of outcomes of hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty in matched geriatric hip fracture populations” (Haynes MS, Ondeck NT, Ottesen TD, Malpani R, Alder KD, Grauer JN)Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting2018
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2018
Sparq Center for Innovation AwardYale New Haven Health2018
MINT (MBA Impact Investing Network & Training)Yale University2018
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2017
Value Abstract Award for “Surgical versus nonsurgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy: a cost-effectiveness analysis" (Ghogawala Z, Grauer JN, Harrop JS, Hilibrand AS, Rihn JA)North American Spine Society2016
Best Paper about Disc Replacement and Socioeconomics for “Missing data may invalidate spine surgery database papers” (Basques BA, Lukasiewicz AM, Samuel AM, Webb ML, Bohl DD, Grauer JN)North American Spine Society2016
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2016
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2015
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2014
Wayne O. Southwick University Teaching AwardYale Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation2009
Scientific Presentation Award, 1st PlaceStryker Spine Surgery and Practice Meeting2003
Fielding Resident / Fellow Research Award, 2nd PlaceCervical Spine Research Society2003
Basic Science Presentation AwardDepuy Conference2003
Young Investigator AwardSpine Journal2000
Cum laudeYale School of Medicine1997
Alpha Omega AlphaYale School of Medicine1997
Farr Scholar Award for performance and leadershipYale School of Medicine1996
Student Research AwardYale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation1996
Brown Scholarship Award for Promise in Scientific ResearchTufts University1992
Highest departmental honors (Biology)Tufts University1992
Summa cum laudeTufts University1992
Phi Beta KappaTufts University1992
Paul A Warren Award in GeneticsTufts University1991

Professional Service

OrganizationRoleDate
Yale University School of MedicineSenior Appointments and Promotions Committee2016 - 2017
North American Spine SocietyProgram Co-Chair for 2017 Annual Meeting2016 - Present
Lumbar Spine Research SocietyProgram Co-Chair for 2016 and 2017 Annual Meeting2016 - Present
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsAdult Spine Evaluation Subcommittee2010 - 2016
Yale University School of MedicineMedical Student Thesis Committee Chairperson for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation2005 - Present

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