Dr. John A. Grossman, Plastic Surgeon in Denver & Beverly Hills

John A. Grossman, MD

Dr. John A. Grossman has made a profound impact on the lives of his patients for more than 30 years. His artistry and commitment to individualized success for patients have earned him a reputation as one of the nation's premier aesthetic plastic surgeons. He attended the prestigious Cornell University Medical College in New York City, and completed his surgical residency in Boston at Harvard Medical School.

After completing his plastic surgery residency at the University of Colorado, he opened his private practice in Denver, Colorado in 1975 and in Beverly Hills, California in 1984.

Dr. Grossman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. In addition, he remains actively involved with numerous other professional organizations and hospital appointments.

Dr. Grossman has earned great respect publicly. He has been spotlighted as a guest speaker on CNN, NBC, CBS and ABC television. Dr. Grossman lectures extensively and has authored many articles for both professional and lay publications. He was recognized in Town and Country (March 1999) magazine's Directory of Top Cosmetic Surgeons in the U.S., and repeatedly in Denver's 5280 magazine as one of Denver's best plastic surgeons.

Dr. Grossman is devoted to helping each of his patients achieve their desired goals. Together with his team of plastic surgery professionals, he focuses on the unique qualities of every patient he sees at his clinics.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Information:
Born: October 1, 1941
Place of birth: New York, New York
Citizenship: U.S.A.

Undergraduate Education:
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Graduated: June 1963
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Honors: Summa cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
Society of the Sigma Xi (international science honor society)

Medical Education:
Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York
Graduated: June 1967
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Post-Graduate Training:
Internship: University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio 7/1/67-6/30/68

Residencies:

Surgery: Harvard (Vth) Surgical Unit-Boston city Hospital, Boston, Mass.
             William V. McDermott., M.D., Chairman
              7/1/68-6/30/73; Chief Surgical Resident: 1972-1973
              Plastic Surgery: University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, Co.,
              Robert J. Hoehn, M.D., Chairman, 7/1/73-6/30/75

Academic Appointments:
Fellow in Surgery, Harvard Medical School: 1971-1973
Terminable Lecturer in Surgery, University of Aberdeen: (Scotland) and
The Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen Scotland: 1970-1971
Clinical Instructor of Surgery (Plastic), University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Co: 1975-Present
Attending Surgeon (Plastic Surgery), Veterans Administration Hospital, Denver, Co.: 1975-1980
Chairman, Division of Plastic Surgery, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.: 1976-1986: 1989-1999

Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery, #19896, February 4, 1974
American Board of Plastic Surgery, #1629, May 6, 1976

Practice Information:
Private practice: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: 1975-Present
President and sole shareholder: John A. Grossman, M.D. P.C.,
d.b.a. The Clinic For Plastic Surgery, 4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 100, Denver, Co. 80220 303-320-5566;
d.b.a. John A. Grossman, M.D. P.C., 416 No. Bedford Drive, #400, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210
Chairman, Division of Plastic Surgery, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.: 1976-1986, 1989-1999
Vice-Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.: 1979-1982
Chairman, Surgical Audit Committee, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.: 1979-1981, 1983-1985
Vice President, Adams County-Aurora Medical Society: 1977-1978
Chairman & Director, Rose Emergency Symposium: 1982-1985
Chairman, Ad hoc Peer Review Committee, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.: 1987
Chairman, Nominating Committee, The Rose Foundation, Denver, Co.: 1987-1998
Chairman, The Rose Foundation: 1988-1998

Hospital Affiliations:

Active Staff: Rose Medical Center, Denver, Co.
Courtesy Staff: Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Denver

Medical Licensures:

Colorado: #18139
California: #G 022293
New York: #101825

Professional Societies:

American Medical Association
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Lipoplasty Society of North America
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Colorado Medical Society
Adams County-Aurora Medical Society
Denver Medical Society
Denver Academy of Surgery
Colorado State Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Rocky Mountain Hand Surgery
Harvard Medical Alumni Association

Directorships:

Board of Directors, The Rose Foundation, Denver Co.
Chairman (May 1989), Board of Directors, The Rose Foundation, Denver, Co.
Board of Directors, Rose Health Care Systems, Denver, Co.

Professional Publications:

“Long – Term Experience With the Use of Fibrin Sealant in Aesthetic Surgery”. Grossman, J.A. and Capraro, P.A. Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2007:27:558-562.

“Minimizing Complications in the Use of Fibrin Sealant in Aesthetic Facial Procedures”, Grossman, J.A. andCapraro, P.A. and Burneikis, V., Aesthetic Surgery Journal 21:34, Jan. 2001

“Minor Injuries and Disorders”, John A. Grossman, M.D., J.B. Lippencott Co., Publishers, Philadelphia, Pa., 1984

“The Use of Ultrasound in the Location of Incompetent Venous Perforators,” Miller, S.S., Grossman, J. A. and Foote, A.V., Brit. J. Surg., 1971

“Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Associated with Portal and Venous Thrombosis”, Grossman, J.A. and McDermott, W.V. Jr., Am. J. Surg., 127:733, June 1974

“Torsion and Infarction of Cystic Ovaries in Children”, Grossman, J.A., Filtzer, H.S., and Aliapoulios, M.A., J. Dis. Child., 128:713, Nov. 1974

“Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption Complicating Local Facial Trauma”, Grossman, J.A., Berger, R., and Hoehn, R.J., PRS 55(5):625, 1975

“Tumors of the Salivary Gland”, Grossman, J.A., in “Prognosis of surgical Disease”, Ben Eiseman, M.D., Editor, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 1980

“Addominoplasty: Indications & Techniques”, Grossman, J.A., AORN Journal, 44(4), October 1988

Lay Publications:
Harper’s Bazaar
Vogue
Mademoiselle
Ladies Home Journal
Cosmopolitan
Gentleman’s Quarterly
U.S. News & World Report
Money
Glamour
Looking Good
United Airlines In-Flight Magazine
Rocky Mountain News
Denver Post
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Women’s World
Moxie
LA Times Magazine
U.S.A. Today
Longevity
Town & Country
Allure
5280 Magazine
Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa
Plastic Surgery Practice Advisor
La Opinion
Medical Marketing & Media
The Fresno Bee
Los Angeles Times

Media Appearances:
Noonday (Denver NBC affiliate)
P.M. Magazine
The Today Show
Phil Donahue Show
Cable News Network (CNN)
USA Network (Joanna Carson Show)
Hour Magazine
Peter Boyles’ Show (radio)
Ken Hamblin Show (radio)
Andrea Van Steenhouse Show (radio)
Jo Farrell Show (radio)
About Town (Television)
Judith Briles Show (KOA)

Television:
Host: “Let’s talk Health” (United & Mile-Hi Cable Networks)
Medical Expert for Plastic Surgery: ABC Medical Unit
Inside Edition
The View
Bloomberg Television
Channel 2 News - Denver

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