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J. Grantham

J. Grantham, MD

Interventional Cardiology

Cardiology

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4.9 of 5 stars215 ratings, 39 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Allen County Regional Hospital
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
  • Saint Luke's East Hospital
  • Anderson County Hospital
  • Wright Memorial Hospital
  • Hedrick Medical Center

About J. Grantham

Aaron Grantham, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants. His primary clinical interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic total coronary artery occlusions, structural heart disease and general Interventional Cardiology.

Aaron Grantham attended medical school at University of Kansas. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at University of Kansas in Kansas City, Kansas. He completed his Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

 

Academic Title

Director, Cardiovascular Medical Education, Saint Luke's Hospital |Associate Clinical Professor, University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine

Publications

1. Grantham JA, Jones PA, Cannon L, Spertus JA.  Quantifying the Early Health Status Benefits of Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization:  Results from the Flowcardia’s Approach to Chronic Total Occlusions (FACTOR) Trial.  Circ: Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2010;3:284-290. 
2. Brilakis ES, Grantham JA, Banerjee S.  “Ping-pong” Guide Catheter Technique for Retrograde Intervention of a Chronic Total Occlusion Through an Ipsilateral Collateral.  Catheter and Cardiovasc Int. 2011;78:395-399.
3. Safley DS, Koshy S, Grantham JA, Bybee KA,  House JA, Kennedy K, Rutherford BD.  Changes in Myocardial Ischemic Burden Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusions.  Cath and Cardiovasc Int. 2011;78:337-343.
4. Brilakis ES, Grantham JA, Thompson CR, DeMartini TJ, Prasad A, Sandhu GS, Banerjee S, Lombardi WL.  The Retrograde Approach to Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusions: A Practical Approach.  Catheter Cardiovasc Int. 2012;79:3-19.
5. Joyal D, Thompson CR, Grantham JA, Buller CE, Rinfret S.  The Retrograde Technique for Recanalization of Chronic Total Occlusions: A Step-byStep Approach.  J Am Coll Cardiol: Cardiovasc Int 2012;5:1-11.
6. Grantham JA, Joyal D, Lombardi WL, Rinfret S.  Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Cardiovascular Outcomes for Patients with Chronic Total Occlusions:  Another Single Center Retrospective Adds Clarity or Controversy?  Catheter Cardiovasc Int 2012;80:151-153.
7. Brilakis ES, Grantham JA, Rinfret S, Wyman RM, Burke MN, Karmpaliotis D, Lembo N, Pershad, A, Kandzari, DE, Buller, CE, DeMartini, MD††, Lombardi WL, Thompson, CR, A Percutaneous Treatment Algorithm for Crossing Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions J Am Coll Cardiol: Cardiovasc Int 2012;5: 367-79. 
8. Grantham JA.  The Final Steps of the Retrograde Technique: Wire externalization, stenting and wire removal.  Interven Cardiol Clin 2012;1:345-348.

Locations

  1. Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

    Medical School

    Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

    Residency

    Insurance

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    215 ratings, 39 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2025

      DR GRANTHAM MD WAS AMAZING EXPLAINED EVERYTHING IN LAYMENS TERMS ALLOWING AN OPEN FORUM ASKED SEVERAL TIMES IF I HAD ANY QUESTIONS.I AM TRULY HAPPY AND LEFT CONFIDENT WITH DR GRANTHAM MD

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/12/2025

      Wonderful Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2025

      Dr Grantham Excellent Answered all my questions in detail

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2024

      Dr. Grantham was very informative and provided me information I was concerned about. he did a great job with all questions!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr Grantham is the very best! Great professionally and great personally! He is the reason I'm still alive!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      Dr Grantham is an excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/14/2024

      Dr. Grantham was outstanding & professional!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      Dr Grantham was super! I felt I was in great hands.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      He is THE BEST!!!! Absolutely the best!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/22/2024

      I appreciate my doctor, because he listened to my concerns, and lead me in the right direction, by explaining (why) it was essential to my health. He didn't cast my opinions aside, instead, explained that his recommendations were to benefit me in the long run.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/15/2024

      professional, and trustworthy! Dr. Grantham is FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2024

      Once a year checkup - excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2024

      Excellent communication and caring. Important to doctor that I understand issues, risk,and options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Dr. Grantham was very helpful and understanding. He answered all my questions and help me understand how this visit helps with my upcoming surgery.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2024

      Each person was extremely kind and informative. Makes me look forward to next visit; not dread It!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/29/2024

      Best care for heart related problems

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2024

      Dr Grantham did not dismiss my symptoms. He had a definite plan of care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/20/2024

      Excellent doc

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/15/2024

      Goes above and beyond to make sure Im informed

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/15/2024

      Many thanks Dr. Grantham for your care and concern regarding my heart health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2024

      Very good people everywhere we went. Treated very well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/25/2024

      I think Dr Grantham provides very good patient attention. I can understand that Dr run late some times.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      I had a fantastic experience.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      DR. Grantham is the BEST!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2024

      Very happy with my care!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/12/2024

      Been seeing Dr. Grantham since 2004. Excellent Dr. Excellent staff. Excellent care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/8/2024

      I felt I was heard and received the best advice and recommendations for my health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      It's worth repeating that the entire staff was awesome.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      Very good in experience couldn't been better

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      Excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/29/2024

      Dr. Grantham is an excellent cardiologist.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/19/2024

      Great job by Dr Grantham

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/15/2024

      Dr was one of the most caring and compassionate Dr's I've ever encountered. He assured me he was gonna take good care of me. Which he did

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      Excellent care provider !

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/11/2024

      Dr Grantham is EXCELLENT He is the Best of the Best!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      I was nervous about meeting such an acclaimed Dr. He was so nice and easy to talk to. He didn't make me feel rushed like so many do now days. I am excited about the quality of care that I will be getting.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Dr. Grantham is a star.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Very helpful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      All my questions were answered with clarity, easy to understand and personable