Dr. Thomas S. Granchi, MD, MBA, FACS
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
301 University Boulevard Utmb Department Of S Galveston TX, 77555Rating
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About
Dr. Thomas S. Granchi is a highly experienced Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon affiliated with Extant Healthcare in Texas. He specializes in Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, and Burn. Dr. Granchi attributes his success to the strong professional support he has received over the years, as well as the unwavering support of his family and the guidance of his mentors. He has published several articles in textbooks and journals and has also taught the Residency Program at HCA Clear Lake and HCA Houston Kingwood. He is committed to providing top-notch medical care to his patients and advancing the field of surgery through research and teaching.
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Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1988
Rice University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration 0
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery - Certified in Surgery
American Board of Surgery - Certified in Surgical Critical Care
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Dr. Thomas S. Granchi, MD, MBA, FACS's Expert Contributions
How long rest should I have after appendix surgery?
Recovery from an appendectomy depends on your general health and your normal daily activity. You can start walking and light activities (no lifting more than ten pounds) the day after surgery. Avoid weight lifting or MMA training for several weeks after surgery. Discuss your concerns with the surgeon who performed the operation. READ MORE
Head/neck injury?
Yes, you should seek medical attention for your injury. Damage to the base of the skull and the spine in the neck can result in chronic pain or paralysis if not treated. READ MORE
Can spine injury be fixed?
Yes, the bones of the spine, the vertebra, can be fixed. Injury to the nerves in the spinal cord cannot be fixed. Sometimes they can heal a little on their own. Unfortunately, paralysis from a spinal cord injury is usually permanent. READ MORE
How soon after abdominal hernia surgery can I go to a gym?
You should start exercising the first day after surgery by walking. At the gym, you can use any low impact activity such at treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical trainer within one to two weeks. If the gym means lifting weights to you, then no lifting for at leak four weeks. Heavy lifting should be delayed for six to eight weeks. READ MORE
How long after abdominal hernia surgery can I go to work?
Return to work after abdominal hernia surgery depends on the nature of your job. Most people can return to office work in two to four weeks. Jobs that involve heavy lifting require more time to heal, usually about six to eight weeks. Talk to the surgeon who performed your operation. READ MORE
What can I drink after appendix surgery?
You can drink anything you want to after an uncomplicated appendectomy. But don't drink and drive. READ MORE
Can an abdominal aneurysm be fixed?
Yes. Vascular surgeons can "fix" an abdominal aneurysm. Size and location of the aneurysm influence the risk of rupture. Treatment involves placing a stent or replacing the aneurysm with a prosthetic graft. READ MORE
Does ankle sprain need surgery?
Sprains are ligament injuries. They usually do not require surgery, but they often require splinting or even casting. READ MORE
Stab wound help me
The wound might be infected. You should go to an emergency room or a physician's office. READ MORE
How do surgeons prevent a patient from bleeding out in the OR?
Unfortunately, the rate blood loss from multiple injuries or large blood vessel can exceed the ability to replace the blood in the circulation (blood transfusions) and to stop the bleeding. Large volume blood loss causes shock, hypothermia, acidosis, and loss of the blood's innate clotting factors. These conditions can cause a deadly cycle that causes rapid failure in multiple organs (kidneys, lungs, liver, and heart) that inexorably results in death. Trauma science and trauma systems have made improvements over the centuries, but people still bleed to death. My condolences. READ MORE
My mother has suffered internal bleeding due to a trauma caused by an accident. What will be the treatment?
It depends on the amount of blood, the injured organs, and whether the bleeding will stop by itself. Treatment can involve non-operative treatment (aka "watchful waiting"), catheter based therapy to isolate and embolize the bleeding vessels, or surgery to explore and repair or remove damaged organs. Unfortunately, elderly patients have higher risks for death and complications after trauma. READ MORE
How is someone in critical care monitored during surgery?
An anesthetist, a specially trained nurse or an anesthesiologist, will monitor the patient continuously during the operation. They routinely use monitors for the heart rate, blood oxygen content, and blood pressure. They may monitor other things if indicated by the patient's health and the characteristics of the operation. READ MORE
What can a trauma surgeon do for a severe head injury?
A trauma surgeon can prevent secondary injury after traumatic brain injury. Secondary injury is usually caused by low blood oxygen or low blood pressure, or both. These conditions are usually the result of other injuries, so the trauma surgeon can help the brain injury by treating the other injuries. The head injury may require a craniotomy to remove blood that causes pressure in the brain cavity. That operation is performed by a neurosurgeon. READ MORE
How should I take care of myself after surgery?
Follow the instructions from the surgeon. Keep the incision clean to prevent infection, eat a healthy diet, get mild to moderate exercise (if approved by the surgeon), and get enough sleep. You body knows how to heal, but it will take time. Don't rush it. READ MORE
I think I have an infection after surgery. What should I do?
Yes. The signs and symptoms are consistent with infection at the surgical site. Most surgical site infections (SSI) occur within two weeks after the operation. READ MORE
Is unrelated pain after an accident possible?
Muscle and joint pains days or weeks after trauma is not uncommon. But a serious injury that was missed at the hospital visit is possible. You should visit your physician and discuss your concern. READ MORE
How can a trauma surgeon help my son recover from a car crash?
If the doctors you consulted are pediatric neurosurgeons or neurologists, you should trust them. I don't think a general trauma surgeon can offer any more insight into your son's condition. READ MORE
Can trauma surgeons help in dealing with post-traumatic stress?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is very common in civilian trauma victims. Trauma surgeons are trained to recognize the condition in their patients and begin treatments. The symptoms usually improve the anti-depressant medications. Severe cases should be evaluated and treated by a psychiatrist. READ MORE
Near Death Experiences?
Yes, if someone can stop the bleeding before the victim bleeds to death. READ MORE
Research on gunshot wound care
Most gunshot wounds (GSW) to the chest can be treated with chest tube drainage alone. A chest tube is also called a pleural tube or pleural catheter. It is a tube inserted between the ribs into the pleural space (between the lungs and the chest wall) to drain blood and air that accumulates from the lung injury. The wound on the skin can be treated with washing and a clean dressing to prevent infection. If the wound is bleeding, a bulky pressure dressing can be applied. GSW to the center of the chest can damage the heart or great vessels. Those victims usually die very quickly, even with immediate surgery. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Hydroblast injuries to the small bowel and inferior vena cava.
- Bilateral temporary aortoiliac shunts for vascular damage control.
- Delayed tension pneumopericardium after thoracotomy for penetrating chest trauma.
- Evaluation of clinical data by remote observation in trauma.
- Prolonged abdominal packing for trauma is associated with increased morbidity and
- Low rate of breast conservation surgery in large urban hospital serving the medically indigent.
- Remote clinical assessment for acute trauma: an initial experience.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Fellow (FACS) Year American College of Surgeons
Professional Memberships
- American College of Critical Care Medicine - SCCM
- American Association for Surgery of Trauma
- American College of Surgeons - ACS
- Texas Surgical Society
- American Burn Association
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Fellowships
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Surgical Critical Care 2013
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Burns 2013
Fellowships
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Fellowship, Burns, 2012-2013 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2012-2013
Professional Society Memberships
- Fellow ACS, AAST. SCCM, ABATexas Surgical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- great mentors and teachers Dr Kenneth Maddox, Dr David Herndon Dr Debakey Diligence learning from historical and contemporary case studies AND techniques Loves his work and enjoys giving his patients a better quality of life
Dr. Thomas S. Granchi, MD, MBA, FACS's Practice location
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
500 Medical Center Blvd Trauma Service -Webster, TX 77598Get Direction
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15441 Knoll Trail Dr #220 -Dallas, TX 75248Get Direction
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Get to know Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Thomas S. Granchi, who serves patients in Webster, Texas.
Dr. Granchi is a highly skilled trauma surgeon practicing in Webster, Texas, with expertise in both operative and non-operative management of life-threatening traumatic injuries.
Back in the early days of his academic career, he obtained his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1988, and completed his residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in 1993.
Recognizing the importance of a well-rounded skill set, Dr. Granchi pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration from Rice University, graduating in 2003. Later, to further enhance his capabilities, he completed a fellowship in surgical critical care and burn trauma at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2013.
Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the doctor attained board certification in both general surgery and surgical critical care through the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The American Board of Surgery is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to provide board certification to individuals who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge in the field of surgery.
Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries, typically in an acute setting. Trauma surgeons generally complete residency training in general surgery and often fellowship training in trauma or surgical critical care. Also called critical care and acute care surgeons, trauma surgeons specialize in performing emergency surgeries on people who have had a critical injury or illness.
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