Dr. John Graves specializes in minimally invasive surgery including arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, rotator cuff repair, and labral repair. He has a particular interest in joint replacement of the knee, shoulder, and hip (including anterior approach total hip replacement).
Dr. John Graves specializes in minimally invasive surgery including arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, rotator cuff repair, and labral repair. He has a particular interest in joint replacement of the knee, shoulder, and hip (including anterior approach total hip replacement).
Dr. John Graves is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. Having joined the Guilford Orthopaedic division in 1996, Dr. Graves brings a vast array of surgical orthopaedic knowledge to the practice.
His experiences as an academic All- American athlete, combined with his extensive orthopedic training and trauma care with both active and veteran military, has resulted in Dr. Graves being one of the most sought-after physicians in the greater triad. Dr. Graves has a general practice where he strives to provide universal orthopedic care, including all operative and non-operative treatment that patients will need throughout their lives. He, along with Jim Bethune his PA, pride themselves on unparalleled availability and patient communication.
Dr. Graves has served as a team physician to high school, college, and professional teams. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery including arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, rotator cuff repair, and labral repair. He has a particular interest in joint replacement of the knee, shoulder, and hip (including anterior approach total hip replacement). He additionally performs a variety of surgeries to the elbow, hand, and foot. His primary focus is maintaining healthy living and lifetime of fitness for his patients. Dr. Graves is involved in a variety of physical activities with a passion for tennis. He resides in Greensboro with his wife and two children.
MEDICAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate
Washington and Lee
Academic All American
Phi Beta Kappa / Phi Beta Sigma Medical Honor Society
Post Graduate
University of Virginia
Intership
Balboa Naval Hospital – San Diego, California
Residency
University of Virginia
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Additional Training / Experience
Marines Medical Officer for Gulf War
Naval Hospital Camp Lejune
New Surgical Techniques for Hip Arthroscopy
Course Lecturer through the Chicago Orthopaedic Learning Center for Shoulder and Knee Complex Cases
Computer-Assisted Knee Surgeries
Very knowledgeable. Explains in concisely and completely to my full understanding and satisfaction. Very
Saw Sr. Graves PA Jim Bethune. Always knowledgeable and kind and helpful. He is excellent.
Very attentive and explained treatment and follow up.
Very caring end concerned
Great bed side manner. Honest. To the point. Gave me a Wow on the radiographs of my knee. Answered all me questions.
Always attempted to my needs and offers great advice. His physician assistant, Jim, is superb as well.
DR. Graves is the best.
I've known Dr. Graves over a century. He is a great doctor and always knows how to resolve my concerns. Honestly, my last visit with him he seemed so peaceful and understanding and I loved that energy on him. Thank you Dr Graves for all you've done and all you do and also to your PA Jim Bethune..xoxo
Dr. Graves always takes the time to explain my condition and give me my options.
Only saw him for a few minutes after seeing Dr. Welch who was not all informative. Left knowing or understanding new information. No thorough explanation. Very disappointed.