Curriculum Vitae

Anthony L. Grasch, PA-C
Instructor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Office Phone: 217-545-8875
E-mail: agrasch@siumed.edu

Research Interests

• Thoracic Surgery
• Cardiac Surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
• Lung Cancer

Brief Bio

Anthony L. Grasch has been a clinical instructor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Southern Illinois School of Medicine since 1993. Mr. Grasch received his bachelor's degree in Biology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisc. in 1977. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Health Science from Touro College, Physician Assistant Program in New York in 1980 and his master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (Cardiothoracic Surgery) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2001. He has been certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) since 1980 in primary care and surgery.
Mr. Grasch has been involved in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery since 1980. His duties include pre-operative care, post-operative care and assisting at the time of operation. He is involved with the education of medical students and physician assistant students. He is active in both clinical and laboratory research projects.
Mr. Grasch is an active member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery and the Illinois Association of Physician Assistants.

Education

• 1973-1977 Marquette University
  Milwaukee, WI Bachelor of Science
  Biology
• 1978-1980 Touro College
  PA Program
  New York, NY Bachelor of Science
  Health Science
  

Professional History

• 1993 - Present Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Springfield, IL Instructor Clinical Surgery
• 1993-1993 Family Health Plan Urgent Care Clinic Milwaukee, WI Physician Assistant
• 1992-1993 University of Wisconsin Physician Assistant Program
  Madison, WI Associate Preceptor
• 1980-1993 Cardiac Surgeon Associates Ltd. Milwaukee, WI Physician Assistant
• 1977-1978 City View Nursing Home Madison, WI Orderly

Professional Licensure and Certification:

• Illinois, 1993-present
• Wisconsin, 1980-present
• NCCPA, 1981-present
  (National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants)

Memberships

1978 American Academy of Physician Assistants
1980 - 1993 Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
1985 Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
1987 - 1990 Association of Physician Assistant Programs
1993 Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
1994 Society of Critical Care Medicine Honors1980 Outstanding General Achievement Award - Touro College, New York, NY
1980 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
1979 Student Class President - Touro College, New York, NY
1978 Student Class Vice-President, Touro College, New York, NY
1977 Dean’s List - Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Continuing Education 1996 Heartmate Implantable Pneumatic Left Ventricular Assist Device
Surgical Training at Texas Heart Institute
Houston, Texas
1996 Endoscopic Vein Harvesting
Surgical Training at Ethicon-Endo-Surgery
Cincinnati, Ohio
1989 Thoracic Ventricular Assist Device Surgical Training
Thoratec Laboratories Corporation
Berkeley, California

Publications:

1. Hazelrigg SR, Landreneau RJ, Mack M, Grasch A, Boley T. Video assisted thoracic surgery: experience in 500 cases. Proceedings of the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Quincy, Illinois. April 16, 1994
2. Boley TM, Grasch AL, Hazelrigg, SR. A historical perspective and the current status of surgical treatment of bullous emphysema. Proceedings of The 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Southeastern Surgical Congress. Newe Orleans. LA. February 6-8, 1995.
3. Boley TM, Magee MJ, Grasch AL, Hazelrigg SR. A historical perspective and the current status of surgical treatment of bullous emphysema. Proceedings of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, SIU-C Chapter of Sigma Xi, Combined Research Symposium. Springfield, IL. April 17, 1995. (Poster Session)
4. Bartek JP, Grasch AL, Hazelrigg SR. Thoracoscopic retrieval of foreign bodies following penetrating chest trauma. Ann Thorac Surg 1997;63:1783-5.
5. Hazelrigg SR, Boley TM, Grasch A, Shawgo T. Surgical strategy for lung volume reduction surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999;16:S57-S60
6. Medrano C, Hazelrigg SR, Landreneau RJ, Boley TM, Shawgo T, Grasch A. Thoracoscopic resection of ectopic parathyroid glands. Ann Thorac Surg 2000;69:221-3

Presentations:

1. Hazelrigg SR, Landreneau RJ, Mack M, Grasch A, Boley T. Video assisted thoracic surgery: experience in 500 Cases. Presented at the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Quincy, Illinois. April 16, 1994
2. Hazelrigg SR, Magee MJ, Boley TM, Grasch AL. Surgery for diffuse bullous emphysema. Presented at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Pulmonary Division Research Symposium. Springfield, Illinois. January 26, 1995
3. Boley TM, Grasch AL, Hazelrigg SR. Historical perspective and the current status of surgical treatment of bullous emphysema. Presented at the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Southeastern Surgical Congress. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 6-8, 1995
4. Boley TM, Magee MJ, Grasch AL, Hazelrigg SR. A historical perspective and the current status of surgical treatment for bullous emphysema. Presented at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, SIU-C Chapter of Sigma

Activities:

• St. Joseph Parish, Chatham, IL
  • Share the Word Present
  • Sophomore Religious Education Present
• Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Political Action Committee - Treasurer Present
• St. Sebastian Parish, Milwaukee, WI
  • Education Committee 1987-1992
  • Grant Committee 1992-1993
  • Special Fund Raising Committee 1990-1993
• Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Public Relations Committee 1991-1993

Hobbies:

• Computers
• Sailing
• Basketball
• Golfing
• Reading