Dr. Granzow’s years of training

Dr. Granzow has completed a total of 16 ½ years of school and training after high school. This included: 1. College (4 years) – Princeton University 2. Medical School (4 years) – Tulane Medical School 3. Internship in General Surgery (1 year) – LAC + USC Medical Center 4. Residency in Head and Neck Surgery (4 years) – LAC + USC Medical Center 5. Residency…


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What do those letters and degrees mean?

M.D. Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or MD, from the Latin Medicinae Doctor meaning “Teacher of Medicine,”) is an academic degree for medical doctors. In the United States, the M.D. degree is the oldest and most common medical degree held by physicians and surgeons. The M.D. degree is typically earned in four years. Admissions to medical schools in the United States is competitive, with less than…


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Psychological Aspects: Your Self-Image and Plastic Surgery

Improving your self-image with plastic surgery… Each of us has a “self-image,” a perception of how we believe we look to others. People who are happy with their self-image are more likely to be self-confident, effective in work and social situations, and comfortable in their relationships. Those who are dissatisfied tend to be self-conscious, inhibited, and less effective in activities. Plastic surgery — whether cosmetic…


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Patient Safety and Plastic Surgery

For Immediate Release: January 1, 2002 (NAPS) – With the public’s growing acceptance of plastic surgery, potential patients need to consider some very important factors before having a procedure done. “Certainly patients need to do their homework regarding a physician’s credentials,” said Edward Luce, MD, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). “Board-certified plastic surgeons are highly trained to produce a successful outcome,…


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The Effects of Radiation on Breast Reconstruction

Radiation is often critical in the proper treatment of breast cancer. It is usually required for larger tumors or tumors that have spread to the lymph nodes in the axilla (armpit). Radiation has been shown to have increased-benefit, both towards lessening the chance of a tumor recurrence in the chest or “axilla” and as an overall survival benefit in selected patients. The treatment courses of…


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