Jay Granzow, MD, MPH, FACS, AOA | Lymphedema and Lipedema Surgeon

The Granzow System

Dr. Granzow created the first truly integrated lymphedema treatment system, which has consistently achieved volume reductions of 86% to 111% in arms and legs. Using a combination of conservative therapies as well as vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), and Granzow Suction Assisted Protein Lipectomy^SM (Granzow SAPL^SM), Dr. Granzow has successfully treated thousands of patients from all over the world who have experienced life-changing improvements.

Dr. Granzow and Ms. Cynthia Judge “Ms. CJay” at the 2016 NLN Conference where he received the 2016 Best Career Investigator Award. Ms. CJay is a breast cancer and lymphedema survivor and nationally known patient advocate.

Worldwide Recognition for Lymphedema Treatment

Dr. Granzow has received worldwide recognition for his dedication to lymphedema and lipedema surgery and education.

He received numerous awards, including:

• 2016 Best Career Investigator Award, National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
• 2021 Advocate Award, Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)

Compassionate and Patient-Oriented Philosophy

Dr. Granzow believes that each patient’s condition is unique and requires a personalized treatment plan to achieve the best possible results. His focus on compassionate, patient-centered care has created life-altering improvements for his patients, who report improved mobility, health, and quality of life after treatment. Most of Dr. Granzow’s patients are referred by other patients and travel great distances to seek his empathetic care and expertise in this complex field.

International Collaboration and Scholarship

Dr. Granzow testing advanced microsurgery equipment in the operating room with Dr. Robert Allen

Dr. Granzow believes in the importance of working with therapists and other doctors to optimize the long-term effectiveness of our treatment programs. As a recognized pioneer in the fields of lymphedema and lipedema, Dr. Granzow focuses on innovation and collaboration with other experts to provide the best treatment available to patients.

Dr. Granzow in the Media

Dr. Granzow on stage with many of the world leaders in lymphedema surgery at the 26th International Congress of Lymphology in Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Granzow regularly publishes highly regarded scientific articles and studies in leading medical journals and frequently speaks at international conferences, including:

• Fat Disorders Research Society (FDRS)
• National Lymphedema Network (NLN)
• Klose Conference
• World Congress of Lymphology (WCOL)
• Canadian Lymphedema Framework (CLF)
• American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)

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Specialties

• Lymphedema Surgery
• Lipedema Surgery

Education

Dr. Granzow and classmates of the Class of ’93 at his 25th Princeton College Reunion in June, 2018

• • B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering, cum laude, Princeton
  • M.D., Tulane Medical School, graduated in the top 10% of class with AOA Honors
  • M.P.H., Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
  • General Surgery Internship, LAC+USC Medical Center
  • Head and Neck Surgery Residency, LAC+USC Medical Center
  • Plastic Surgery Residency, University of Miami – Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Microvascular Surgery Fellowship, LSU Center for Health Sciences
  • Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, Toorak Cosmetic Surgery Centre, Melbourne, Australia
  • Visiting Fellow, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China
  • Visiting Fellow, Tokyo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
  • Visiting Fellow, University Hospital, Gent, Belgium

What do all the letters behind Dr. Granzow’s name mean?

Board Certification

• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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