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Elizabeth A. Graesser
( out of 15 reviews )

Elizabeth A. Graesser, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University Orthopaedic Center

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108

Stansbury Health Center

220 Millpond Rd Suite 100
Tooele , UT 84074

Dr. Elizabeth Graesser is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. She is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis then also completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University, where she served as the Administrative Chief Resident. Dr. Graesser completed her fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Utah.

Her clinical practice focuses on the surgical and non-surgical management of hand and upper extremity (wrist, forearm, elbow) conditions.

Common Conditions Treated:

  • Fractures of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow
  • Nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel)
  • Nerve injuries (acute or chronic)
  • Tendon/ligament injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Trigger finger/thumb
  • Tendonitis of the hand, wrist, elbow
  • Arthritis of the hand and wrist
  • Sports-related hand and wrist injuries
  • Wrist and forearm nonunions and malunions

Common Procedures:

  • Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow fracture fixation
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Cubital tunnel decompression
  • Nerve repairs/reconstruction
  • Tendon repairs/reconstruction
  • Ligament repairs/reconstruction
  • Dupuytren’s excision
  • Trigger finger/thumb release
  • Surgery for thumb, finger, or wrist arthritis
  • Wrist arthroscopy

Patient Rating

4.7 /5
( out of 15 reviews )

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.


2026-03-06
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Astoundingly capable & wonderful physician and health care!

2026-02-07
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Dr. Graesser was very helpful is explaining my issues and walked me through the surgery process and calmed my concerns.

2026-02-06
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

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.

2026-02-05
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER

She was very kind, did not rush and took the time to explain.

2026-02-04
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

I appreciate her care and instructions. I think I had a harder time than usual, but I'm progressing.

2026-02-04
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Graesser was very thorough in her examination. I received a detailed explanation of my finger issue and received immediate treatment.

2026-01-25
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Very informative and knowledgable. Worked to ensure my comfort.

2026-01-05
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

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!

2026-01-04
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Dr. E A Graesser makes one feel comfortable and confident about everything.

2025-12-19
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

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!

2025-11-21
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Dr Graesser was very knowledgeable, courteous and the procedure went very well.

2025-11-20
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

They were very good at what they do.

2025-10-30
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER

Dr Graesser was very knowledgeable and helpful about my upcoming surgery.

2025-10-30
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER

Dr Graesser is the kind of Doctor you want to have when you need her specialized care. She is very professional, friendly and gentle.

2025-10-22
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER

Dr Graesser is very thorough, kind and professional.

2025-10-15
STANSBURY HEALTH CENTER

She is a very gracious, understanding, proficient, and knowelegble professional

2024-10-02
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

Fue muy amable


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Dr. Elizabeth Graesser is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. She is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis then also completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University, where she served as the Administrative Chief Resident. Dr. Graesser completed her fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Utah.

Her clinical practice focuses on the surgical and non-surgical management of hand and upper extremity (wrist, forearm, elbow) conditions.

Common Conditions Treated:

  • Fractures of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow
  • Nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel)
  • Nerve injuries (acute or chronic)
  • Tendon/ligament injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Trigger finger/thumb
  • Tendonitis of the hand, wrist, elbow
  • Arthritis of the hand and wrist
  • Sports-related hand and wrist injuries
  • Wrist and forearm nonunions and malunions

Common Procedures:

  • Hand, wrist, forearm, elbow fracture fixation
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Cubital tunnel decompression
  • Nerve repairs/reconstruction
  • Tendon repairs/reconstruction
  • Ligament repairs/reconstruction
  • Dupuytren’s excision
  • Trigger finger/thumb release
  • Surgery for thumb, finger, or wrist arthritis
  • Wrist arthroscopy

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Instructor

Education history

Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences - Marquette University B.S.
Professional Medical Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis M.D.
Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children¿s Hospital Resident
Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children¿s Hospital Administrative Chief Resident
Fellowship Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery - University of Utah Clinical Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Graesser EA, Parsons MS, Olafsen NP, Dy CJ, Brogan DM (2024). Advances in Imaging of Traumatic Nerve Injuries.(Epub ahead of print). J Am Acad Orthop Surg.
  6. Graesser EA, Wall LB, Kakar S, Yao J, Richard MJ, Gaston RG, Goldfarb CA (2025). Reliability of Wrist Arthroscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears. J Hand Surg Am, 50(1), 2-9.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Review

  1. 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.
  2. Graesser EA, Parsons MS, Dy CJ, Brogan DM (2024). Advances in Imaging of Compressive Neuropathies. [Review]. Hand Clin, 40, (3), 325-336.

Book Chapter

  1. Graesser EA, Goldfarb CA (2023). Complications in Surgery of the Thumb. In Schmitz M, Thompson S (Eds.), Complications in Orthopaedics: Pediatrics. Elsevier.

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