Branum Gage Griswold, MD| Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health
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Branum Gage Griswold

Branum Gage Griswold, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (238 reviews)

Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Languages: English

About me

Dr. Griswold is a fellowship trained, board certified orthopaedist who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. His areas of expertise and special interest include:

  • Shoulder and elbow arthritis
  • Anatomic, reverse, and hemi-shoulder arthroplasty/replacement
  • Rotator cuff injury and repair
  • Shoulder pain
  • Shoulder dislocation/instability
  • Elbow injuries in athletes
  • Elbow fractures
  • Proximal humerus/shoulder fractures
  • Scapula (shoulder blade) injuries
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) and sternoclavicular (SC) joint injuries
  • Tendon transfers
  • Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery
  • Open reconstructive surgery

Dr. Griswold is an active researcher who has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, written book chapters, and presented at national conferences. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an American Shoulder and Elbow Society Candidate Member.

Dr. Griswold is committed to a personalized approach to patient care, working closely with each patient to explore both non-operative and surgical treatment options. His goal is to help patients return to the activities they love with minimal pain and maximal function.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Griswold completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at Western Orthopaedic and Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs.

He also enjoys traveling, fitness, cooking, music, the outdoors, and trying new restaurants.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Elbow And Forearm Injury
  • Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Arthritis
  • Arthropathy
  • Broken Elbow
  • Collarbone Fracture
  • Complications Of Procedures
  • Elbow And Forearm Injury
  • Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
  • Forearm Fracture
  • Malunion (IMPROPERLY HEALED FRACTURE)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Radial Head Subluxation
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Tendinitis
  • Tennis Elbow
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Procedures I perform

  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Bursitis Treatment
  • Clavicular Fracture Treatment
  • Closed Clavicular Fracture Treatment
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Fracture Reduction
  • Fracture Stabilization
  • Glenohumeral Joint Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Humeral Condylar Fracture Open Treatment
  • Joint Infection Treatment
  • Joint Replacement
  • Joint Stabilization
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment
  • Reposition Humeral Head With Intramedullary Fixation
  • Reposition Humeral Shaft With Internal Fixation
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis Treatment
  • Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Sports Injury Treatment
  • Supracondylar Or Transcondylar Fracture Fixation
  • Tendonitis Treatment
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Ulnar Nerve Release
  • Ulnar Shaft Fracture Fixation
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Practice locations

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110 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-7000
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3800 Reservoir Rd. NW
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-2000
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Education

Residency: Medical College of Georgia (2023)

Medical School: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (2017)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Feb 27, 2026

    Dr. Griswold is amazing! He explained everything that was visible on my X-rays. He reassured me that I had nothing to worry about and referred me to physical therapy. He even gave me exercises to do at home in case I have to wait a while (I'm in the process of switching insurance plans). He also prescribed another medication in case the pain persists.

  • Feb 7, 2026

    Keep up the good work

  • Feb 5, 2026

    The doctor was very helpful letting me know all of the steps that was out there