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Dr. Thomas S. Granchi, MD
Trauma Surgeon
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.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Thomas S. Granchi, MD
- Galveston, TX
- Ohio State University College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Knot
Breast lumps (or "knots") can be one of many things. Because the risk of breast cancer in significant, all lumps in women should be evaluated be a breast specialist. The risk READ MORE
Breast lumps (or "knots") can be one of many things. Because the risk of breast cancer in significant, all lumps in women should be evaluated be a breast specialist. The risk of breast cancer in a 38 year old woman is low, but not zero. Don't take unnecessary risks; have an expert examine it.
10 day post injury
If the wound is scabbed over or closed with new skin you can bathe. The wound should be watertight. Lather with soap, rinse, and towel dry.
Shot in wrist
Normal healing usually involves increased blood flow to the wound, and that may generate warmth. If you notice increasing pain and redness, the wound may be infected.
Cut tendon in hand Pinky
Hand injuries can be very complicated. Best to visit a hand surgeon. You might need some physical therapy or you might need an operation.
How long in advance to have to stop taking Tinzaparin na 14,000 unit before I have a procedure ultrasound guided epidural
I am not familiar with tinzaparin. I guess it is an anticoagulant because of the use for DVT. Stopping the drug before an invasive procedure will depend on the half-life of the READ MORE
I am not familiar with tinzaparin. I guess it is an anticoagulant because of the use for DVT. Stopping the drug before an invasive procedure will depend on the half-life of the drug and the risks of the procedure. I recommend you discuss this with the physician performing the epidural.
Is a stub a finger
Fingers that are partially amputated can still be useful and considered fingers.
It depends on how many joints remain on the finger and what you can do with it.
It depends on how many joints remain on the finger and what you can do with it.
A glass piece got into my foot. What should I do next?
Wash the foot daily and keep the wound covered with a clean dressing (i.e. band-aid.) Increasing pain and redness are signs of infection. Thomas Granchi, MD, FACS
My husband suffered from a serious injury and required surgery immediately. What's the recovery time?
Recovery from major trauma may take months or years. It varies because of severity of the injuries, the time in bed, the physical and mental health of the patient before the injury, READ MORE
Recovery from major trauma may take months or years. It varies because of severity of the injuries, the time in bed, the physical and mental health of the patient before the injury, emotional strength, and social support. The long hard climb starts after the operation. Be prepared for a long ordeal. Don't give up. Best wishes. Thomas Granchi, MD
Does kidney transplant surgery necessitate a trauma surgeon?
Organ transplants are performed by specially trained transplant surgeons. Trauma surgeons are sometimes involved peripherally because many organs come from trauma patients who READ MORE
Organ transplants are performed by specially trained transplant surgeons. Trauma surgeons are sometimes involved peripherally because many organs come from trauma patients who have devastating head injuries and have met strict criteria to verify that they are brain dead. Organ transplants are truly gifts of life from tragic events. God works in mysterious ways. I hope your mother receives her kidney transplant and thrives for many more years. Thomas Granchi, MD, FACS
