Dr. Grace Xiong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Grace Xiong is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at the Stanford Health Care Orthopaedic Spine Center and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. She specializes in spine surgery and treats a variety of conditions and disorders affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. Her focus includes spinal stenosis, myelopathy, herniated discs, spinal trauma, spinal tumors, and revision spine surgery. Dr. Xiong is dedicated to collaborating with patients to understand their lifestyle concerns and develop personalized treatment plans. She utilizes both traditional open and minimally invasive surgical approaches to help restore the quality of life and mobility for her patients. Dr. Xiong completed her medical education at Stanford School of Medicine, followed by residency training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston, MA, and a spine surgery fellowship at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Her research interests involve reducing disparities in access to spinal care, investigating healthcare delivery, and promoting health equity. She has conducted studies on infection prevention in patients undergoing spinal surgery and those developing spontaneous spinal infections, and has published her findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals such as Spine Journal and American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Xiong is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Awards

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Stanford Bio-X Travel Award

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Medical Student Achievement Award

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Dr. George G. Katsas Award

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Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting Scholarship Award

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Member

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Outstanding Paper Award

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Henry J. Mankin Thesis Day Clinical Research Award

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James H. Herndon Award

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William H. Thomas Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.