Traci Granston, MD, E MBA, Faaos
About Traci Granston, MD, E MBA, Faaos
Traci Granston, MD, E MBA, Faaos, is a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and Medical Director of Clinical Strategy at Cohere Health, with over 20 years of experience in the field. She advocates for gender inclusion in surgery and actively mentors young professionals while overseeing significant financial and compliance strategies in her roles.
Work at Cohere Health
Traci Granston serves as the Medical Director of Clinical Strategy for Musculoskeletal (MSK) at Cohere Health since 2022. In this role, she oversees the integration of data, machine learning, and AI-based automation to enhance patient outcomes and minimize risk. Granston has successfully implemented comprehensive risk assessment and compliance strategies, achieving a 96% pass rate on audits. Her leadership in clinical strategy focuses on optimizing healthcare delivery within the organization.
Current Role at Proliance Orthopedic Associates
Granston has been practicing as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon at Proliance Orthopedic Associates since 2002. She oversees a $100 million profit and loss statement and leads compliance strategy within the organization. Additionally, she developed a new ortho-only urgent care service line that achieved a 32.7% profit margin and generated $1.6 million in revenue within two years. Her extensive experience in orthopedic surgery spans over 20 years.
Education and Expertise
Traci Granston earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and further specialized by completing a Hand and Microvascular Fellowship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Granston also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also studied Psychology, achieving a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at the University of Washington.
Background and Professional Involvement
Granston has a diverse background that includes pharmaceutical development and leading trauma response for rescue flights, where she made critical life-saving decisions. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and currently serves as an Advisory Board Member on the Technology Advisory Committee at SullivanCotter since 2023. Granston is also actively involved in advocating for gender inclusion in the surgical field and mentors young talent, addressing the underrepresentation of women in surgery.
Achievements and Contributions
Granston is recognized as a sought-after speaker on women's health issues, equity, and mentorship. She serves on a cabinet at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine dedicated to raising capital for students facing financial challenges in affording tuition. Her contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery and her advocacy for gender inclusion highlight her commitment to improving healthcare and supporting future generations of surgeons.