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Karl Grunewald, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Chester, PA

KarlEdwardGrunewaldMD

Thoracic Surgery Chester, PA

Cardiovascular Surgery

Division Director of Cardiac Surgery at CCMC

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  • Office

    1 Medical Center Blvd
    Chester, PA 19013
    Phone+1 610-619-8477
    Fax+1 610-619-8523

Summary

  • Karl Grunewald, MD is a thoracic surgeon based in Chester, PA. He concentrates in Cardiovascular Surgery, garnering substantial experience and expertise from his residency programs at Christiana Care Health Services and Thomas Jefferson University. He is an alumni of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where he graduated in 1980. Grunewald has contributed significantly in his field with multiple peer-recognized publications in reputable journals such as Angiology, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Cardiac Surgery, and Anesthesiology. As a testament to his work, Grunewald has received accolades including Philadelphia Magazine from Castle Connolly from 2012 to 2014, Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a Top MD recognition from Consumers Checkbook, and a Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons. Retired October 2023

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1985 - 1988
  • Christiana Care Health Services
    Christiana Care Health ServicesResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1985
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1982 - 2001
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, Portuguese, Spanish