John Peter Gruen, MD

Title(s)Clinical Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery (Part-Time)
SchoolKeck School of Medicine of Usc
AddressGNH 3300
Off Campus
Los Angeles CA 90089-9314
Phone+1 323 409 7422
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    Dr. John Peter Gruen, a highly esteemed Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), stands at the forefront of neurosurgery with a particular focus on neurotrauma. He brings a remarkable blend of experience, skill, and dedication to his role, reflected in his substantial contributions to both clinical practice and academic medicine.

    Dr. Gruen's academic journey is marked by an impressive educational background, holding degrees from Yale College (BA in History), Columbia University (MD in Medicine), and having completed extensive research and fellowships in neuroscience and nerve surgery at prestigious institutions including the University of Southern California and Gunzberg Hospital in Germany.

    In his illustrious career, Dr. Gruen has held several key positions, including Associate Medical Director of Critical Care at the Los Angeles General Medical Center (LAGMC), Medical Director of Utilization Review at LAGMC, and Associate Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Keck USC School of Medicine. His expertise in neurosurgical care, especially in treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI), is widely recognized.

    Dr. Gruen's dedication to community health is evident in his establishment of the LAC+USC Brain Injury Clinic, which addresses the long-term sequelae of TBI and expanded to include care for COVID-19 long-haul patients. His commitment to educating and supporting those suffering from chronic conditions underlines his holistic approach to patient care.

    As a clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Gruen has made significant contributions to the field, including involvement in interventional clinical trials for TBI and publishing in renowned journals. His work in underserved hospitals highlights his dedication to improving outcomes in challenging healthcare environments.

    Dr. Gruen's unwavering commitment to neurosurgical innovation and patient-centered care makes him an invaluable asset to the USC Neurosurgery team.

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    1. No More 'Code Black': Intervention to Improve Inpatient Flow at a Large Public Hospital. Am J Med. 2018 04; 131(4):371-376. Coffey CE, Carter V, Wei E, Hutcheon D, Gruen JP, Anonas-Ternate A, Sandoval R, Marquez A, Sarff L, Spellberg B. PMID: 29175310.
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    2. Safety-net versus private hospital setting for brain metastasis patients treated with radiosurgery alone: Disparities in follow-up care and outcomes. Cancer. 2018 Jan 01; 124(1):167-175. Diao K, Sun Y, Yoo SK, Yu C, Ye JC, Trakul N, Jennelle RL, Kim PE, Zada G, Gruen JP, Chang EL. PMID: 28902402; PMCID: PMC7469980.
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    3. Decreased mortality in patients with isolated severe blunt traumatic brain injury receiving higher plasma to packed red blood cells transfusion ratios. Injury. 2018 Jan; 49(1):62-66. Haltmeier T, Benjamin E, Gruen JP, Shulman IA, Lam L, Inaba K, Demetriades D. PMID: 28807428.
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    4. Introduction: Adult hydrocephalus. Neurosurg Focus. 2016 Sep; 41(3):E1. Hamilton M, Gruen JP, Luciano MG. PMID: 27581305.
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    5. Compliance With Evidence-Based Guidelines and Interhospital Variation in Mortality for Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. JAMA Surg. 2015 Oct; 150(10):965-72. Dawes AJ, Sacks GD, Cryer HG, Gruen JP, Preston C, Gorospe D, Cohen M, McArthur DL, Russell MM, Maggard-Gibbons M, Ko CY, Los Angeles County Trauma Consortium. PMID: 26200744.
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    6. Intracranial pressure monitoring and inpatient mortality in severe traumatic brain injury: A propensity score-matched analysis. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Mar; 78(3):492-501; discussion 501-2. Dawes AJ, Sacks GD, Cryer HG, Gruen JP, Preston C, Gorospe D, Cohen M, McArthur DL, Russell MM, Maggard-Gibbons M, Ko CY, Los Angeles County Trauma Consortium. PMID: 25710418.
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    7. Decompressive craniectomy: surgical control of traumatic intracranial hypertension may improve outcome. Injury. 2010 Sep; 41(9):894-8. Eberle BM, Schnüriger B, Inaba K, Gruen JP, Demetriades D, Belzberg H. PMID: 21574279.
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    8. Infrared thermal imaging: a review of the literature and case report. Neuroimage. 2009 Aug; 47 Suppl 2:T154-62. Kateb B, Yamamoto V, Yu C, Grundfest W, Gruen JP. PMID: 19332140.
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    9. Hemodynamic and oxygen transport patterns after head trauma and brain death: implications for management of the organ donor. J Trauma. 2007 Nov; 63(5):1032-42. Belzberg H, Shoemaker WC, Wo CC, Nicholls TP, Dang AB, Zelman V, Gruen JP, Berne TV, Demetriades D. PMID: 17993948.
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    10. Survival, hemodynamics, and tissue oxygenation after head trauma. J Am Coll Surg. 2006 Jan; 202(1):120-30. Nicholls TP, Shoemaker WC, Wo CC, Gruen JP, Amar A, Dang AB. PMID: 16377505.
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    11. Minimally invasive lateral mass screws in the treatment of cervical facet dislocations: technical note. Neurosurgery. 2003 Feb; 52(2):444-7; discussion 447-8. Wang MY, Prusmack CJ, Green BA, Gruen JP, Levi AD. PMID: 12535377.
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    12. Brain death documentation: analysis and issues. Neurosurgery. 2002 Sep; 51(3):731-5; discussion 735-6. Wang MY, Wallace P, Gruen JP. PMID: 12188952.
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    13. Brachial plexus catheter reservoir for the treatment of upper-extremity cancer pain: technical case report. Neurosurgery. 2000 Apr; 46(4):1009-12. Wang MY, Teitelbaum GP, Loskota WJ, Eng D, Albuquerque F, Gruen JP. PMID: 10764282.
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    14. Resection and graft repair for localized hypertrophic neuropathy. Neurosurgery. 1998 Jul; 43(1):78-83. Gruen JP, Mitchell W, Kline DG. PMID: 9657192.
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    15. Continuous use of standard process audit filters has limited value in an established trauma system. J Trauma. 1996 Sep; 41(3):389-94; discussion 394-5. Cryer HG, Hiatt JR, Fleming AW, Gruen JP, Sterling J. PMID: 8810954.
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    16. Management of complicated neurologic injuries. Surg Clin North Am. 1996 Aug; 76(4):905-22. Gruen JP, Weiss M. PMID: 8782480.
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    17. Evaluation and management of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Clin Neurosurg. 1993; 40:384-415. Stillerman CB, Schneider JH, Gruen JP. PMID: 8111991.
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