John F Grehan MD

Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

1301 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone+1 605-312-2100
Fax+1 651-241-5100

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Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2004 - 2006
University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2004
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1995

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Certifications & Licensure

SD State Medical License Active through 2027
MN State Medical License 1997 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2006 - 2009
MI State Medical License 2004 - 2006
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

ABLATE Post Approval Study - Synergy Ablation Lesions for Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
COMPLETED
NA
An Evaluation of Rigid Sternal Fixation in Supporting Bone Healing and Improving Postoperative Recovery
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

29 citations
Prophylactic Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion in Cardiac Surgery Patients With Elevated CHADS-VASc Score: Results of the Randomized ATLAS Trial.
Marc W Gerdisch, H Edward Garrett Jr, Mubashir A Mumtaz, John F Grehan, Mario Castillo-Sang
Innovations. 2022-11-13
21 citations
Intercostal Cryo Nerve Block in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: The Prospective Randomized FROST Trial.
Wei C. Lau, Francis Shannon, Steven F. Bolling, Matthew A. Romano, Marc P. Sakwa
Pain and Therapy. 2021-09-20
6 citations
Orthopedic Principles to Facilitate Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery.
Marc W. Gerdisch, Keith B. Allen, Yoshifumi Naka, Mark R. Bonnell, Kevin Landolfo
Critical Care Clinics. 2020-10-01

Grant Support

Protection Of Xenogeneic Endothelium In A Porcine KidneyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000
Protection Of Xenogeneic Endothelium In KidneyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999