Frederick Grover, MD
Professor Emeritus, Surgery-Cardiothoracic

Professor Emeritus
Clinic (303) 724-2753
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Surgery-Cardiothoracic

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Surgery, Board Certification (1970)
  • Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac, Board Certification (1991)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Surgery
  • Adult Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Heart Transplant Surgery
  • Lung Transplant Surgery
  • Open Heart Surgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in acquired adult cardiac surgery and lung and heart transplantation, as well as risk-adjusted outcomes analyses and quality improvement in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Duke University School of Medicine (1964)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • AB, Duke University (NC) (1960)

Internships:
  • Duke University Hospital Program (1965)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Surgery (1970)
  • Duke University Hospital Program, Surgery (1966)

Recognition & Awards

  • Distinguished Fellowship Award, American College of Cardiology (2011)
  • Recipient, Best Doctors in America (2011)
  • Medical Staff Distinguished Service Award , University of Colorado Hospital (2011)
  • Recipient, Best Doctors in America (2010)
  • Recipient, Best Doctors in America (2008)
  • Elected Honorary Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter of Colorado (2007)

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Member
  • American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Member
  • American College of Cardiology, Fellow, Surgeon Council Member, National Cardiac Data Registry Board Member, ASCERT Steering Committee
  • American College of Chest Physicians, Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
  • American Heart Association (AHA), Member
  • American Medical Association, Member
  • American Society of Transplant Surgeons , Member
  • American Surgical Association, Member
  • American Trauma Society, Member
  • Association for Academic Surgery , Member
  • Association of Veteran's Administration Surgeons , Member
  • Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Member
  • Colorado Trudeau Society , Member
  • Denver Academy of Surgery , Member
  • Denver Medical Society, Member
  • European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Member
  • General Thoracic Surgical Club, Member
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Member
  • International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery , Member
  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Member
  • Rocky Mountain Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Society, Member
  • Society of Surgical Chairs , Member
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Finance Committee Chair, STS Representative, STS Voting Representation, STS Council, STS Workforce
  • Society of University Surgeons, Member
  • Society of Vascular Surgeons , Member
  • Southern Surgical Association, Member
  • Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Member
  • Southwestern Surgical Congress, Member
  • Western Thoracic Surgical Association, Member

Teaching

  • Professor (1991)
    School of Medicine, Surgery

Research & Grants

Grants
  • Outcomes Following Myocardial Revascularization: On and Off Cardiopulmonary Bypass (2001)
    VA Outcomes Program (2001-2009), $$13.5 M
Research interests for Patients:
My current research focus is on comparing off pump to on pump coronary artery bypass.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I am interested in acquired adult cardiac surgery and lung and heart transplantation, as well as risk-adjusted outcomes analyses and quality improvement in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
My current research focus is on comparing off pump to on pump coronary artery bypass.
Clinic Phone: (303) 724-2753
Fax Phone: (303) 724-2761
Office Phone: (303) 724-2753

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