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John S. Groundland
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John S. Groundland, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 3A, Sarcoma
Salt Lake City
801-585-7180

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Salt Lake City
801-662-5600

  • John Groundland, MD MS is a surgeon in the Musculoskeletal Surgical Oncology Clinic within the Sarcoma Center at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. He sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Primary Children's Hospital. He completed fellowship training in Sarcoma Surgery as the Sarcoma Advanced Research and Clinical Fellow at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. He competed medical school and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Florida. His undergraduate and graduate degrees are from ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Delaware and Duke ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ, repectively.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 153 reviews )

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    September 21, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Is a terrific Dr.

    September 19, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I have recommended your facility to others and will continue to do so in the future. I can't speak for other doctors on your staff, but Dr. Groundland is number one in my opinion

    September 18, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He's caring and wants to make sure all tests are accurate before starting treatment

    July 30, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Groundland tells it like it is (very helpful). Great surgeon, listens, proactive.

    July 23, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Groundland and his staff really gave us the calm and the confidence that we needed to move forward through this very scary time. We truly left his consult truly changed. We are grateful for the feeling we left with.

    July 23, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Knowledgeable and caring.

    July 16, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Explained things throughly. Very courteous and friendly. Good bedside manner.

    July 10, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Groundland is very knowledgeable. We always feel like our daughter is receiving great care when we have our appointments with him. He is also very patient with our daughter, answers all her questions, and speaks so she can understand.

    July 08, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Groundland always takes the time to go over my test results and answer all of my questions thoroughly. He never seems rushed. I leave every appointment with him feeling well informed, respected, educated, and supported. He always explains my options and gives me a choice to make decisions about my treatment plan. I couldn't feel more confident in the care he provides!

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  • John Groundland, MD MS is a surgeon in the Musculoskeletal Surgical Oncology Clinic within the Sarcoma Center at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. He sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Primary Children's Hospital. He completed fellowship training in Sarcoma Surgery as the Sarcoma Advanced Research and Clinical Fellow at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah. He competed medical school and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Florida. His undergraduate and graduate degrees are from ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Delaware and Duke ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ, repectively.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Sarcoma Surgery - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Fellow
    Orthopedic Surgery - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Florida Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of South Florida M.D.
    Physical Therapy - Duke ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ M.S.
    Undergraduate Biological Sciences - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Of Delaware B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Groundland JS, Letson GD, Binitie O (Accepted March 2017). Current Trends in Limb Salvage Surgery for Pediatric Patients with Sarcoma. (Epub ahead of print) Cancer Control.
    2. Westlake B, Brown J, Hart J, Skiby C, Jones K, Groundland J (2024). Exploring the Diagnostic Dilemma of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Primary Sarcoma of Bone. Sarcoma, 2024, 9926675. ()
    3. Pozner A, Li L, Verma SP, Wang S, Barrott JJ, Nelson ML, Yu JSE, Negri GL, Colborne S, Hughes CS, Zhu JF, Lambert SL, Carroll LS, Smith-Fry K, Stewart MG, Kannan S, Jensen B, John CM, Sikdar S, Liu H, Dang NH, Bourdage J, Li J, Vahrenkamp JM, Mortenson KL, Groundland JS, Wustrack R, Senger DL, Zemp FJ, Mahoney DJ, Gertz J, Zhang X, Lazar AJ, Hirst M, Morin GB, Nielsen TO, Shen PS, Jones KB (2024). ASPSCR1-TFE3 reprograms transcription by organizing enhancer loops around hexameric VCP/p97. Nat Commun, 15(1), 1165. ()
    4. Westlake B, Brown J, Hart J, Skiby C, Jones K, Groundland J (2024). Exploring the Diagnostic Dilemma of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Primary Sarcoma of Bone. Sarcoma, 2024. ()
    5. Wang XQ, Brown JM, Lorimer S, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2023). Thermal necrosis in orthopedic bone tumors: experimental research. Ann Med Surg (Lond), 85(9), 4372-4377. ()
    6. Brown JM, Rakoczy K, Tokson JH, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2022). Ewing sarcoma of the pelvis: Clinical features and overall survival(). Cancer Treat Res Commun, 33, 100634. ()
    7. Stoops K, Brown JM, Santoni B, Groundland J (2022). Thermal Properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate Vary Depending on Brand and Type. J Orthop Res. ()
    8. Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery PARITY Investigators, Ghert M, Schneider P, Guyatt G, Thabane L, Vlez R, OShea T, Randall RL, Turcotte R, Wilson D, Wunder JS, Baptista AM, Cheng EY, Doung YC, Ferguson PC, Giglio V, Hayden J, Heels-Ansdell D, Khan SA, Sampath Kumar V, McKay P, Miller B, van de Sande M, Zumrraga JP, Bhandari M (2022). Comparison of Prophylactic Intravenous Antibiotic Regimens After Endoprosthetic Reconstruction for Lower Extremity Bone Tumors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.  Collaborator with Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery (PARITY) Investigators. JAMA Oncol, 8(3), 345-353. ()
    9. Brown JM, Rakoczy K, Hart J, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2022). Presenting features and overall survival of chondrosarcoma of the pelvis. Cancer Treat Res Commun, 30, 100510. ()
    10. Brown JM, Rakoczy K, Hart J, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2022). Presenting features and overall survival of chondrosarcoma of the pelvis. Adv Radiat Oncol, 30. ()
    11. Brown JM, Matichak D, Rakoczy K, Groundland J (2021). Osteosarcoma of the Pelvis: Clinical Presentation and Overall Survival. Sarcoma, 2021, 8027314. ()
    12. Groundland J, Brown JM, Monument M, Bernthal N, Jones KB, Randall RL (2021). What Are the Long-term Surgical Outcomes of Compressive Endoprosthetic Osseointegration of the Femur with a Minimum 10-year Follow-up Period? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 480, 539-548. ()
    13. Kraus RD, Weil CR, Wells S, Tward JD, Groundland JS, Jones KB, Cannon DM (2021). Radiation Therapy in Conjunction With Surgical Stabilization of Impending or Pathologic Fractures Secondary to Metastasis: Is There a Difference Between Single and Multifraction Regimens? Adv Radiat Oncol, 7(2), 100795. ()
    14. Groundland J, Brown J, Jones K, Randall RL (2021). Is osseous reattachment of the greater trochanter necessary compared to soft-tissue-only abductor repair in proximal femoral megaprosthesis reconstruction? J Surg Oncol, 124(1), 115-123. ()
    15. Henderson ER, Keeney BJ, Husson EG, Bernthal NM, Ji T, Pala E, Funovics PT, Groundland JS, Lozano-Calderon S, Puchner S, Zoller SD, Ruggieri P, Windhager R, Guo W, Hornicek FJ, Letson GD, Temple HT (2020). Nonmechanical Revision Indications Portend Repeat Limb-Salvage Failure Following Total Femoral Replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(17), 1511-1520. ()
    16. Sawyer J, Van Boerum MS, Groundland J, Lorimer S, Agarwal J (2020). Free tibia and fibula-fillet-of-leg flap for pelvic ring reconstruction: A case report. Microsurgery, 40(4), 492-496. ()
    17. Henderson ER, Keeney BJ, Pala E, Funovics PT, Eward WC, Groundland JS, Ehrlichman LK, Puchner SS, Brigman BE, Ready JE, Temple HT, Ruggieri P, Windhager R, Letson GD, Hornicek FJ (2017). The stability of the hip after the use of a proximal femoral endoprosthesis for oncological indications: analysis of variables relating to the patient and the surgical technique. Bone Joint J, 99-B(4), 531-537. ()
    18. Au B, Groundland J, Stoops TK, Santoni BG, Sagi HC (2017). Comparison of 3 Methods for Maintaining Inter-Fragmentary Compression After Fracture Reduction and Fixation. J Orthop Trauma, 31(4), 210-213. ()
    19. Groundland JS, Ambler SB, Houskamp LD, Orriola JJ, Binitie OT, Letson GD (2016). Surgical and Functional Outcomes After Limb-Preservation Surgery for Tumor in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.LID - 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.O.00013 [doi]LID - 01874474-201602000-00002 [pii]. JBJS Rev, 4(2). ()
    20. Henderson ER, Gao J, Groundland J, Binitie O, Letson GD (2015). Expandable Total Humeral Replacement in a Child with Osteosarcoma. Case Rep Orthop, 2015, 690159. ()
    21. Palumbo BT, Henderson ER, Groundland JS, Cheong D, Pala E, Letson GD, Ruggieri P (2011). Advances in segmental endoprosthetic reconstruction for extremity tumors: a review of contemporary designs and techniques. Cancer Control, 18(3), 160-70. ()
    22. Henderson ER, Groundland JS, Pala E, Dennis JA, Wooten R, Cheong D, Windhager R, Kotz RI, Mercuri M, Funovics PT, Hornicek FJ, Temple HT, Ruggieri P, Letson GD (2011). Failure mode classification for tumor endoprostheses: retrospective review of five institutions and a literature review. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 93(5), 418-29. ()
    23. Henderson ER, Jennings JM, Marulanda GA, Groundland JS, Cheong D, Letson GD (2011). Enhancing soft tissue ingrowth in proximal femoral arthroplasty with aortograft sleeve: a novel technique and early results. J Arthroplasty, 26(1), 161-3. ()

    Review

    1. Groundland JS, Binitie O (2016). Reconstruction After Tumor Resection in the Growing Child. [Review]. Orthop Clin North Am, 47(1), 265-81. ()

    Book Chapter

    1. Groundland JS, Randall RL (Accepted Nov 2016). Extraskeletal Ewing Sarcoma. In Complex General Surgical Oncology.
    2. Groundland JS, Randall RL (Accepted Nov 2016). Rhabdomyosarcoma. In Complex General Surgical Oncology.
    3. Henderson ER, Groundland JS (Invited Publication In Process of Submission). Bone Tumors. In Primary Care (6th Edition).
    4. Randall L, Groundland J (2022). Bone Tumors. In Randall L|Groundland J (Ed.), Pediatric Surgical Oncology (pp. 313-328). ()

    Case Report

    1. Serpico R, Brown J, Blank A, Jones K, Randall RL, Groundland J (2021). Metastasis of Osteosarcoma to the Abdomen: A Report of Two Cases and a Review of the Literature. Case Rep Oncol, 14(1), 647-658. ()
    2. Mortensen AJ, Groundland JS, Tomasevich KM, Hobson TE, Randall RL, Aoki SK (2021). Ischial osteoid osteoma: A cause of persistent hip pain in an adolescent patient with bilateral femoroacetabular impingement. Radiol Case Rep, 16(5), 1037-1041. ()
    3. Lelkes VMJones KBGroundland JS (2020). Chest Wall Resection for Sarcoma: A Surgical Technique and Case Series. Sarcoma, 30(2). ()

    Abstract

    1. Williams JR, Goldin SB, Di Gennero JP, Brannick MT, Paidas C, Shames M, Singh R, Downes K, Lomas H, Heithaus E, Molloy D, Donohue D, Groundland J (2010). Surgical Novice Response to Laparoscopic Surgery Training on Simulators Before and After Training [Abstract]. Journal of Surgical Research, 158(2), 251.

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