John Graves MD

John Graves, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon serving patients in the Greensboro area with EmergeOrtho’s Triad Region. He provides comprehensive orthopaedic care with a clinical focus in sports medicine, particularly knee and shoulder injuries. Dr. Graves commonly treats conditions affecting active individuals and offers a range of advanced procedures, including ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, and rotator cuff repair. In addition to sports-related care, he performs joint replacement surgery and offers total hip replacement using an anterior approach when appropriate. Dr. Graves completed his undergraduate education at Washington and Lee University and earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia. He went on to complete an internship at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Virginia. Known for a patient-centered approach, Dr. Graves emphasizes clear communication, evidence-based decision-making, and individualized treatment plans designed to restore function, relieve pain, and help patients return safely to work, recreation, and daily activities.