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Clinical Locations
Primary Location
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South
Clinic 3A, Sarcoma
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City
,
UT
84112
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric Orthopaedics
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City
,
UT
84113
Board Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Groundland as communicative, compassionate, and easy to talk to, with clear explanations of diagnoses, imaging, and treatment options. Reviewers emphasize his patient-centered approach—listening carefully, involving patients in decisions, and providing reassurance during stressful situations. Many also praise his surgical skill, professionalism, and the confidence and comfort he provides throughout care and recovery.
Generated via Patient Reviews
4.9
/5
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1033 reviews
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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.
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.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Orthopaedics
-Assistant Professor |
|---|---|
| Board Certification |
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Education history
| Fellowship | Sarcoma Surgery - University of Utah | Fellow |
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Orthopedic Surgery - University of South Florida | Resident |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of South Florida | M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Physical Therapy - Duke University | M.S. |
| Undergraduate | Biological Sciences - University Of Delaware | B.A. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Danese MD, Groundland JS (2024). Effect of Chemotherapy and Surgery Timing on Mortality in Upper and Lower Extremity Osteosarcoma. J Natl Cancer Inst.
- Westlake B, Brown J, Hart J, Skiby C, Jones K, Groundland J (2024). Exploring the Diagnostic Dilemma of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Primary Sarcoma of Bone. Sarcoma, 2024, 9926675.
- Pozner A, Li L, Verma SP, Wang S, Barrott JJ, Nelson ML, Yu JSE, Negri GL, Colborne S, Hughes CS, Zhu JF, Lambert SL, Carroll LS, Smith-Fry K, Stewart MG, Kannan S, Jensen B, John CM, Sikdar S, Liu H, Dang NH, Bourdage J, Li J, Vahrenkamp JM, Mortenson KL, Groundland JS, Wustrack R, Senger DL, Zemp FJ, Mahoney DJ, Gertz J, Zhang X, Lazar AJ, Hirst M, Morin GB, Nielsen TO, Shen PS, Jones KB (2024). ASPSCR1-TFE3 reprograms transcription by organizing enhancer loops around hexameric VCP/p97. Nat Commun, 15(1), 1165.
- Westlake B, Brown J, Hart J, Skiby C, Jones K, Groundland J (2024). Exploring the Diagnostic Dilemma of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in Patients with Primary Sarcoma of Bone. Sarcoma, 2024.
- Wang XQ, Brown JM, Lorimer S, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2023). Thermal necrosis in orthopedic bone tumors: experimental research. Ann Med Surg (Lond), 85(9), 4372-4377.
- Brown JM, Rakoczy K, Tokson JH, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2022). Ewing sarcoma of the pelvis: Clinical features and overall survival(). Cancer Treat Res Commun, 33, 100634.
- Stoops K, Brown JM, Santoni B, Groundland J (2022). Thermal Properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate Vary Depending on Brand and Type. J Orthop Res.
- Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery PARITY Investigators, Ghert M, Schneider P, Guyatt G, Thabane L, Vlez R, OShea T, Randall RL, Turcotte R, Wilson D, Wunder JS, Baptista AM, Cheng EY, Doung YC, Ferguson PC, Giglio V, Hayden J, Heels-Ansdell D, Khan SA, Sampath Kumar V, McKay P, Miller B, van de Sande M, Zumrraga JP, Bhandari M (2022). Comparison of Prophylactic Intravenous Antibiotic Regimens After Endoprosthetic Reconstruction for Lower Extremity Bone Tumors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Collaborator with Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery (PARITY) Investigators. JAMA Oncol, 8(3), 345-353.
- Brown JM, Rakoczy K, Hart J, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2022). Presenting features and overall survival of chondrosarcoma of the pelvis. Cancer Treat Res Commun, 30, 100510.
- Brown JM, Rakoczy K, Hart J, Jones KB, Groundland JS (2022). Presenting features and overall survival of chondrosarcoma of the pelvis. Adv Radiat Oncol, 30.
- Brown JM, Matichak D, Rakoczy K, Groundland J (2021). Osteosarcoma of the Pelvis: Clinical Presentation and Overall Survival. Sarcoma, 2021, 8027314.
- Groundland J, Brown JM, Monument M, Bernthal N, Jones KB, Randall RL (2021). What Are the Long-term Surgical Outcomes of Compressive Endoprosthetic Osseointegration of the Femur with a Minimum 10-year Follow-up Period? Clin Orthop Relat Res, 480, 539-548.
- Kraus RD, Weil CR, Wells S, Tward JD, Groundland JS, Jones KB, Cannon DM (2021). Radiation Therapy in Conjunction With Surgical Stabilization of Impending or Pathologic Fractures Secondary to Metastasis: Is There a Difference Between Single and Multifraction Regimens? Adv Radiat Oncol, 7(2), 100795.
- Groundland J, Brown J, Jones K, Randall RL (2021). Is osseous reattachment of the greater trochanter necessary compared to soft-tissue-only abductor repair in proximal femoral megaprosthesis reconstruction? J Surg Oncol, 124(1), 115-123.
- Henderson ER, Keeney BJ, Husson EG, Bernthal NM, Ji T, Pala E, Funovics PT, Groundland JS, Lozano-Calderon S, Puchner S, Zoller SD, Ruggieri P, Windhager R, Guo W, Hornicek FJ, Letson GD, Temple HT (2020). Nonmechanical Revision Indications Portend Repeat Limb-Salvage Failure Following Total Femoral Replacement. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 102(17), 1511-1520.
- Sawyer J, Van Boerum MS, Groundland J, Lorimer S, Agarwal J (2020). Free tibia and fibula-fillet-of-leg flap for pelvic ring reconstruction: A case report. Microsurgery, 40(4), 492-496.
- Henderson ER, Keeney BJ, Pala E, Funovics PT, Eward WC, Groundland JS, Ehrlichman LK, Puchner SS, Brigman BE, Ready JE, Temple HT, Ruggieri P, Windhager R, Letson GD, Hornicek FJ (2017). The stability of the hip after the use of a proximal femoral endoprosthesis for oncological indications: analysis of variables relating to the patient and the surgical technique. Bone Joint J, 99-B(4), 531-537.
- Au B, Groundland J, Stoops TK, Santoni BG, Sagi HC (2017). Comparison of 3 Methods for Maintaining Inter-Fragmentary Compression After Fracture Reduction and Fixation. J Orthop Trauma, 31(4), 210-213.
- Groundland JS, Ambler SB, Houskamp LD, Orriola JJ, Binitie OT, Letson GD (2016). Surgical and Functional Outcomes After Limb-Preservation Surgery for Tumor in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review.LID - 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.O.00013 [doi]LID - 01874474-201602000-00002 [pii]. JBJS Rev, 4(2).
- Henderson ER, Gao J, Groundland J, Binitie O, Letson GD (2015). Expandable Total Humeral Replacement in a Child with Osteosarcoma. Case Rep Orthop, 2015, 690159.
- Palumbo BT, Henderson ER, Groundland JS, Cheong D, Pala E, Letson GD, Ruggieri P (2011). Advances in segmental endoprosthetic reconstruction for extremity tumors: a review of contemporary designs and techniques. Cancer Control, 18(3), 160-70.
- Henderson ER, Groundland JS, Pala E, Dennis JA, Wooten R, Cheong D, Windhager R, Kotz RI, Mercuri M, Funovics PT, Hornicek FJ, Temple HT, Ruggieri P, Letson GD (2011). Failure mode classification for tumor endoprostheses: retrospective review of five institutions and a literature review. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 93(5), 418-29.
- Henderson ER, Jennings JM, Marulanda GA, Groundland JS, Cheong D, Letson GD (2011). Enhancing soft tissue ingrowth in proximal femoral arthroplasty with aortograft sleeve: a novel technique and early results. J Arthroplasty, 26(1), 161-3.
- Groundland JS, Letson GD, Binitie O (Accepted March 2017). Current Trends in Limb Salvage Surgery for Pediatric Patients with Sarcoma. (Epub ahead of print) Cancer Control.
Review
- Groundland JS, Binitie O (2016). Reconstruction After Tumor Resection in the Growing Child. [Review]. Orthop Clin North Am, 47(1), 265-81.
Book Chapter
- Randall L, Groundland J (2022). Bone Tumors. In Randall L|Groundland J (Ed.), Pediatric Surgical Oncology (pp. 313-328).
- Groundland JS, Randall RL (Accepted Nov 2016). Extraskeletal Ewing Sarcoma. In Complex General Surgical Oncology.
- Groundland JS, Randall RL (Accepted Nov 2016). Rhabdomyosarcoma. In Complex General Surgical Oncology.
- Henderson ER, Groundland JS (Invited Publication In Process of Submission). Bone Tumors. In Primary Care (6th Edition).
Case Report
- Serpico R, Brown J, Blank A, Jones K, Randall RL, Groundland J (2021). Metastasis of Osteosarcoma to the Abdomen: A Report of Two Cases and a Review of the Literature. Case Rep Oncol, 14(1), 647-658.
- Mortensen AJ, Groundland JS, Tomasevich KM, Hobson TE, Randall RL, Aoki SK (2021). Ischial osteoid osteoma: A cause of persistent hip pain in an adolescent patient with bilateral femoroacetabular impingement. Radiol Case Rep, 16(5), 1037-1041.
- Lelkes VMJones KBGroundland JS (2020). Chest Wall Resection for Sarcoma: A Surgical Technique and Case Series. Sarcoma, 30(2).
Abstract
- Williams JR, Goldin SB, Di Gennero JP, Brannick MT, Paidas C, Shames M, Singh R, Downes K, Lomas H, Heithaus E, Molloy D, Donohue D, Groundland J (2010). Surgical Novice Response to Laparoscopic Surgery Training on Simulators Before and After Training [Abstract]. Journal of Surgical Research, 158(2), 251.
An amazing and talented surgeon.
Very good Dr. Highly recommend
He explained things in a way I understood and answered all my questions.
Love Dr. Groundland! He doed an amazing job taking care of my son. He was kind, compassionate and explained everything to us regarding the situation, diagnosis and the treatment. Dr. Groundland did an exceptional job with surgery and all the pre-op and post op cares. Thank you sooooo much! We appreciate you!
Very kind and thorough. He took the time to educate me about the MRI, the findings and the recommended treatment plan
Dr. Groundland is terrific. He is wise and compassionate.
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Dr Goundland was super knowleagable and professional. I didn't feel like he was rushed and he addressed all of my concerns. His desire was for me to have the best possible health outcome.
Listens and tries to understand what you are saying and what he can do for you to get the proper treatment
Dr. Groundland was very easy to talk to and knew exactly what was going on.
Very good
Dr. Groundland does a good job of explaining procedures and including you in decisions.
Dr.Groundland is a great doctor! He made sure that I was first understanding of the prognosis, and then after talking step by step with the treatment for short and long term. We went over it a few times so I could fully understand everything. He took into account what my goals were and that I was an active individual, and we made a plan together as to how I can get back to being active as soon as possible.
He was very professional. He listened to my concerns and he let me know all my options.
Excellent interactions that made me feel like a person less than a number
His patience with me not hearing well and having to repeat everything twice. Willingness to make sure I understood what he was seeing on the mri and mapping out going forward
He was very informative and delivered the information I needed to know in a simple to understand manner.
Competent, intelligent and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to.
Listened and took care of matter the best way he could for now and see how things end up.
I am beyond thankful to be under the care of Dr. Groundland. He was very direct, open and honest with me from my intial contact with him. Dr. Groundland was very professional and extremely detailed in explaining my current situation. I know I am in the best of hands with him as my surgeon and am thankful to under his care. ?????
Professional and communicative
Dr . Groundland is an absolutely AMAZING surgeon and one that is willing to listen to patients and work with them for optimizing outcomes!
Dr Groundland explains everything, listens to what you have to say and answers all your questions; He is a very caring doctor and a very nice person. I would recommend him to anyone.
Great care, took time to explain everything to us. My son's case is very complicated and Dr. Groundland is in it for the long haul. He is very committed to my son being cancer free.
Dr. Groundland is amazing. He always listens and explains everything in a compassionate way.
Been seeing him past 6 years. Wonderful. Always answers a questions. Never rushed. Thank you, Dr. Groundland.
Out standing Dr.!
When family is facing a biopsy of a loved one and not knowing what to expect in the results it is so reassuring to have a Dr. like Dr. Groundland. He was so understanding with such a good bedside manner that helped us calm down. That made our trip back to Idaho easier. Thank you.
Dr. Groundland was so thorough and addressed all of our concerns.
I feel very confident that I have the information on my cancer journey all along the way because of Dr. Groundland. I have virtual visits and have always been able to see every MRI and CT result and his explanations are always understandable and it's nice to agree on the steps forward.
Answered all my questions and told me what to expect in the future and how to take care of my knee to reduce pain.
Very good professional, explains very well and is a very human person. [TRANSLATED]
Very knowledgeable and very helpful with my son's condition.
Competent
I felt like we had been working with them for months rather then a first appointment. Very knowledgeable and straightforward in the conversation.
Dr. Groundland was very personable and answered all our questions with care and compassion. He spoke directly to my 17yr old who was feeling very consered about what was happening inside her body. He took his time and we didn't feel like we were a burden or waisting his time. We left there feeling empowered to make the right decision. I would recomend him to anyone whos child needs a good Orthopedic Surgeon.
Thank you, Dr. Groundland!! You answered questions, treated things aggressively, and took care of business.
I am now 20 months past the surgery that has, so far, spared my life, and I am deeply grateful to be where I am today in my recovery. When I was diagnosed, the outlook was far from encouraging, and my surgery was anything but routine. Dr. Groundland's surgical skill was nothing short of amazing, and his genuine care and kindness, along with that of his awesome staff, have never wavered throughout this ordeal. He not only removed what was threatening my life but also put me back together physically and emotionally. At every visit, Dr. Groundland has been beyond exceptional, and for that I am forever grateful. He told me early on, 'Every day is a gift' - he is absolutely right! Thank you, Dr. Groundland.
I can't say enough good things about Dr Groundland. He's not only a great doctor, he listens and he cares and I can talk to him. I would highly recommend Dr Groundland to anyone.
Talented Dr. who is at the top of his game
Dr. Groundland explained my circumstance to me very well and I did not feel rushed or pushed to hurry my questions or concerns
He's a very insightful doctor and thorough on explaining my status.
Dr Groundland was AMAZING! So personable, kind, knowledgeable, very easy to talk to and such a great listener. Answered all our questions with so much care. Never had a Doctor spend so much time and so patient and thorough in explaining everything. Definitely out my son at ease as well has my husband and I. Didn't think surgery would be the following week from our initial appointment (just knowing how busy the UofU is) but somehow Dr Groundland found time even in a busy schedule. I seriously thought we'd be out atleast a month. Thank you Dr. Groundland! Your are truly amazing!
Dr Groundland took the time to answer all of our questions and our daughter's questions without making us feel rushed. He gave us his honest opinion on what he would do in the same situation and made our daughter feel comfortable.
Excellent Dr. The best!
Wait time was a little long,
We love doctor Groundland. HeÕs the best! He performed my sons surgery & all our follow up care has been amazing. Now itÕs time to go in for another surgery & I feel very confident with Doctor Groundland!
Wonderful doctor,
EXCELLENT experience, John patiently answers all questions, he is very professional. [TRANSLATED]
Dr Groundland is extremely competent and professional. He is very thorough and kind. He listens carefully and explains information clearly. I recommend him without any reservations.
Extremely kind and very thorough with explaining my health and solutions. Very sensitive to my concerns and eased my worries.
Did and excellent job on my leg and knee.
Dr. Groundland is personable and kind. He fully explained where we were at with my daughter's fibula and what to expect going forward. He took his time and answered all of our questions fully.
Dr Groundland is the best at his knowledge, bedside manner, and getting things done with urgency. I wish all my Dr were like Dr Groundland.
He engaged with our grandson in a positive manner. He answered his questions and assured us that he would continue to monitor him even though he will be seen by a rheumatologist. We are scheduled to revisit him to see if treatment is working in four months. We couldn't have happier with Dr. Groundland.
Freaking awesome
Thank you Dr. Groundland for everything you have done for me. You will always be my hero. God Bless
Dr. Groundland is very personable and seems very interested in making sure that his patients concerns are addressed and that the patient understands what he is explaining to them. I appreciate his care and concern.
We are very thankful we had such an amazing doctor! We would recommend him 1000 times! He was very kind and knowledgeable. Dr. Groundland was very welcoming and answered all our questions and concerns. Our son felt very comfortable because he was so down to earth and explained very thing so he could understand.
Definately someone you want caring for you - knowledgeable, kind and professional.
Dr. Groundland is an exceptional physician. I would recommend him to anyone with a sarcoma issue
Groundland was wonderful, kind, caring and cared for me as a patient not a number.
Excellent supplier [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Groundland was very friendly and answered all of my questions.
Thank you for your caring
Dr. Groundland is one of my Angels. 12 hour of surgery is not easy! My parents were informed of everything that was going w/my surgery while operating on my leg! I highly recommend Dr. Groundland to be your orthopedic my sisters & brothers. Thank you forever Dr.GI Joe
Very awesome and kind to my son that was nervous to be there. Answered our questions and helped us know and understand the concerns with clarity.
Excellent doctor, thank you for taking care of my daughter. I really appreciate it. God bless your hands. Continue doing your job. You will reach great heights. Thank you very much again. [TRANSLATED]
Do whatever you can to be seen by Dr. Groundland! He is one of the best medical providers I have ever met! He not only truly cares about you as a patient, but he also takes the time and thought to explain all medical issues in ways that you can easily understand. He made me feel comfortable and safe during a very scary time. I cannot recommend him enough!
Dr Groundland listened, cared and took great care. Would recommend!
I highly recommend Dr Groundland. He a very busy doctor but you couldn't tell, he takes the time to explain everything and he'll ask questions pertaining to your situation. Very attentive Dr.
Very understanding
Dr. Groundland is amazing. Our appointments never feel rushed. He takes the time to listen. He reassures our son. He is amazing & anyone seeking an orthopedic doctor should see him!
Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and courteous
Very professional We need doctors like him [TRANSLATED]
Dr Groundland seems very knowledgeable, kind, personable and explains things very clearly.
Yes I would
Dr. Groundland was engaging and kind from the second he walked in the door. He explained what my child's diagnosis was and what next steps were. Everything was explained in a way that was easy to understand; he even went as far as to explain why he wasn't concerned that it was something that needed to be treated more aggressively. We went over everything from her symptoms as well as looking at each image that was taken of her leg.
Dr. Groundland is my hero. I owe my health to him and every day I get up to fight my battle with sarcoma cancer he is fighting just as hard as I am.
Knowledgeable, compassionate, and friendly
Dr. Groundland was fantastic! He addressed our concerns, was friendly so knowledgeable. We are extremely pleased with him as a provider.
Dr Groundland was very informative and explained things in a way I could understand.
So positive and keeps things light. Much appreciated!!!
Very knowledgeable and had a great bed side manner.
Dr. Groundland is the absolute best. He is encouraging, compassionate, and shares his expert insights clearly. I felt 100% confident he would do his best to help my case and he delivered. I recieved world class care from Dr. Groundland and recommend him highly.
I'm looking forward to meeting him in person.
Recommend him for care!
Comforting
Is a terrific Dr.
I have recommended your facility to others and will continue to do so in the future. I can't speak for other doctors on your staff, but Dr. Groundland is number one in my opinion
He's caring and wants to make sure all tests are accurate before starting treatment