Patient Rating
Patients describe Dr. Graesser as highly knowledgeable, thorough, and professional, with clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options. Reviewers note she is kind, calming, and attentive, taking time to answer questions and make patients feel comfortable and confident. Several patients report effective treatments and smooth recoveries after procedures, and appreciate timely, responsive care.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Orthopaedics
-Instructor |
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Education history
| Fellowship | Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery - University of Utah | Clinical Fellow |
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| Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital | Administrative Chief Resident |
| Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Biomedical Sciences - Marquette University | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Al Rawi Z, Graesser EA, Wall LB (2025). A Survey-Based Assessment of Treatment Preferences for Distal Radius Fractures in Participants Aged 65 Years and Older. J Hand Surg Am, 51(1), 33-41.
- Graesser EA, Wall LB, Kakar S, Yao J, Richard MJ, Gaston RG, Goldfarb CA (2024). Reliability of Wrist Arthroscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears. J Hand Surg Am, 50(1), 2-9.
- Graesser EA, Parsons MS, Olafsen NP, Dy CJ, Brogan DM (2024). Advances in Imaging of Traumatic Nerve Injuries. J Am Acad Orthop Surg.
- Graesser EA, Calfee RP, Boyer MI, Clohisy JCF, Dy CJ, Brogan DM, Goldfarb CA (2024). A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study: One-Year Outcomes of Ligament Reconstruction Tendon Interposition Versus Suture Tape Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis. J Hand Surg Am, 49(10), 955-965.
- Graesser EA, Tian AC, Dardas AZ, Calfee RP, Wall LB (2024). Development of a Patient Decision Aid for Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Aged ≥65 Years. J Hand Surg Am, 49(9), 885-900.
- Tian AC, Graesser EA, Tarkunde Y, Frantz L, Wall LB (2023). Caregiver Versus Surgeon Concerns in New Diagnosis of Congenital Hand and Upper Extremity Anomalies. J Hand Surg Am, 48(9), 896-903.
- Graesser EA, Schwabe MT, Clohisy JC, Nepple JJ (2023). Defining the Borderline Dysplastic Hip: High Variability in Acetabular Coverage and Femoral Morphology on Low-Dose Computed Tomography. Am J Sports Med, 51(10), 2551-2558.
- Schwabe MT, Clohisy JC, A Graesser E, Pascual-Garrido C, Nepple JJ (2022). External Validation of the FEAR Index in Borderline Acetabular Dysplasia. Orthop J Sports Med, 10(8), 23259671221113837.
- Wessel LE, Paulson AE, Graesser EA, Moore AM, Dy CJ (2022). Moving the Needle: Directed Intervention by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Is Effective in Encouraging Diversity in Expert Panel Composition. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 4(2), 65-70.
Review
- Graesser EA, Parsons MS, Dy CJ, Brogan DM (2025). Advances in Imaging of Compressive Neuropathies. [Review]. Hand Clin, 40(3), 325-336.
- Graesser EA, Dy CJ, Brogan DM (2022). Future Considerations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Compressive Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity. [Review]. J Hand Surg Glob Online, 5(4), 536-546.
Book Chapter
- Graesser EA, Dy CJ (2024). Tendon Transfers for Peripheral Nerve Injuries in the Upper Extremity. In Marecek GS (Ed.), AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review (4). Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Graesser EA, Dy CJ (2024). Nerve Transfers. In Marecek GS (Ed.), AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review (4). Wolters Kluwer Health.
- Graesser EA, Goldfarb CA (2023). Complications in Surgery of the Thumb. In Schmitz M, Thompson S (Eds.), Complications in Orthopaedics: Pediatrics. Elsevier.
Dr. Graesser is great to work with, she is not condescending and she explains everything so well. She was able to answered all my questions and I have healed quickly from my procedure. I am very happy with the results of my treatment.
Knowledgeable, professional, caring, and responsive to my needs and questions.
Astoundingly capable & wonderful physician and health care!
Dr. Graesser was very helpful is explaining my issues and walked me through the surgery process and calmed my concerns.
I appreciated being able to see Dr Graesser in a timely manner for a small but very annoying problem which she dealt with very effectively.
She was very kind, did not rush and took the time to explain.
I appreciate her care and instructions. I think I had a harder time than usual, but I'm progressing.
Dr. Graesser was very thorough in her examination. I received a detailed explanation of my finger issue and received immediate treatment.
Very informative and knowledgable. Worked to ensure my comfort.
Fantastic Doctor! She was very efficient, figured out a problem that has been an issue for quite awhile, and offered a treatment. She also did a good job of explaining to me the different possible outcomes if the pain continued. Highly recommend her!
Dr. E A Graesser makes one feel comfortable and confident about everything.
Dr Graesser was very knowledgeable and she just did my left hand's Carpal Tunnel surgery. I had my right hand done a month ago and it has been healing very well. I would highly recommend her!
Dr Graesser was very knowledgeable, courteous and the procedure went very well.
They were very good at what they do.
Dr Graesser was very knowledgeable and helpful about my upcoming surgery.
Dr Graesser is the kind of Doctor you want to have when you need her specialized care. She is very professional, friendly and gentle.
Dr Graesser is very thorough, kind and professional.
She is a very gracious, understanding, proficient, and knowelegble professional