Byron L. Grauerholz, M.D.

Dr. Grauerholz is a Kansas native.  He was raised in Kensington, KS, and grew up on the family farm.  He was injured at age 14 in a farming accident and was brought to Salina for orthopaedic treatment for a complicated broken leg.  Dr. Kruckemyer was the orthopaedic surgeon who helped restore full function and inspired him to become an orthopaedist to help others in a similar way.   In September 2007, Dr. Grauerholz joined Dr. Kruckemyer in his practice at the Orthopaedic Sports Health Clinic of Salina before he retired.

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society
• Kansas Orthopaedic Society
• American Medical Association
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Affiliations

• Salina Surgical Hospital
• Ellsworth County Medical Center
• Smith County Memorial Hospital

Personal

• Married and has a son and a daughter.
• Favorite hobby is wildlife photography.

Education

• West Smith County High School, Kensington, KS, 1991
• Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS, graduated Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, 1995
• University of Missouri-Kansas City, Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology, 1997
• University of Missouri-Kansas City, Doctor of Medicine, 2001
• Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2006
• University of Texas Health Science Center, Hand Center of San Antonio, Hand Surgery Fellowship, 2007

Board Certification

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009