Dr. Michael Grinn, MD, MPH, is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, and a double board-certified physician in adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology, specializing in both Anesthesiology and Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography. He currently serves as the Director of Medical Outreach for The Emergency Project, a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing emergency health services.
His journey in medicine started when he was visiting his pediatrician. He was fascinated by the way his doctor carried himself and the impact he had. He wanted to be just like him when he grew up.
And initially, he followed in his footsteps: signing up for pediatric rotations and exploring option for practices. But then, he found anesthesia on rotation and eventually, he graduated to cardiac anesthesia.
After graduating with a Master of Public Health, summa cum laude, and a doctorate of medicine. cum laude, in 2016 from St. George’s University, he did four years of anesthesia residency and a year-long cardiac anesthesia fellowship. He practices with some of the most advanced technology in medicine available, impacting patients’ lives alongside his incredible colleagues.
Clinically his scope of practice involves utilizing regional anesthesia for major orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery and general surgery. Dr. Grinn’s sub-speciality in cardiac surgery has expanded his scope of practice to work specifically on the sickest patients, including those in need of aortic surgery, valve surgery, and bypass surgery. Of particular interest is the integration of echocardiographic guidance for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcutaneous mitral valve replacement (TMVR), and other percutaneous procedures such as tricuspid clip, and MitraClip procedures.
Dr. Grinn founded Grinn Anesthesia Corp and is actively involved with the Envision Envoy Program, which allows him to work across the country as well as being credentialed at a variety of hospitals in New Jersey, Florida, and New York.
Before Envoy, Dr. Grinn was an attending physician of the Anesthesia Associates of Morristown, practicing at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey. The facility is recognized as one of the best hospitals globally according to multiple reports. Through Grinn Anesthesia Corp, Dr. Grinn has the opportunity to work across multiple facilities and learn through various colleagues on best practices, while also providing education myself. This allows for an expansion on a national level.
Dr. Grinn is an active member of The Explorer’s Club, The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and American Society of Anesthesiologists.
His clinical research is at the forefront of technology, exploring AI integration and incorporating sustainability actions into clinical practice. He has had the opportunity to present his findings at New York Medical College and Albany Medical Center, and at national conferences with the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Anesthesia. A list of his current and ongoing publications can be seen on the publications page.
In his spare time, he is a triathlete, a member of the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, and loves various adventures including horse riding and skydiving. He lives in Jersey City, New Jersey with his wife, Kate Gardiner, and their two dogs.
