Francesco Grasso, M.D. was born in Rome, Italy. He received his Medical School Degree from the University of Rome, where he also completed his surgical internship. After serving in the Army as a Medical Officer, Dr. Grasso continued his training at Booth Memorial Medical Center, under the affiliation of New York University.
In 1990 Dr. Grasso completed the Residency in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Dr. Grasso is Board-certified in both General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery, however he dedicates his practice exclusively to Colon and Rectal Surgery..

Dr. Grasso is the Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital and the Associate Director of the Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program at GBMC, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He is an active participant in several medical and surgical societies. 

Dr. Grasso is a strong believer in continuing medical education and attends several courses and meetings each year, keeping abreast with the most advanced surgical techniques. Because he limits his practice to Colon and Rectal Surgery, his patients can enjoy the most specialized care and skill they may expect from their doctor.

Dr. Grasso lives in Lutherville, MD with his wife Meghan and their daughters Rachel and Eleanor.

Curriculum Vitae 

Surgical Training:

• July 1989 - June 1990 : Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center 
• July 1984 - June 1989 : Residency in General Surgery at Booth Memorial Medical Center,  (Affil. New York University) 
• Sept 1980 - June 1984 : Specialization in General Surgery from the First School of  Specialization of the University of Rome, Italy 

  Medical education : 

• Sept 1974 - July 1980 : Medical Doctor Degree from the Faculty of     Medicine and Surgery of the University of Rome, Italy 

• Board Certifications :

• November 2001:  Recertification Exam in General Surgery

• June 2000:  Recertification Exam in Colon and Rectal Surgery

• September 1992 : Diplomate of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery 
• November 1991 : Diplomate of the American Board of  Surgery 
• December 1987 : Diplomate of the Italian Board of General Surgery 

  Medical licensures:

• New York State (1984-1989)
• Maryland (Active since 1989)
• Florida  (Inactive)  

  Professional Societies: 

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons 
• Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 
• Member of the Baltimore County Medical Society 
• Member of the Chesapeake Colorectal Society 
• Member of the Societa' Italiana di Coloproctologia
• Member of the United Ostomy Association
• Member of the Colitis and Crohn's Foundation

  Hospital Privileges: 

• Good Samaritan Hospital
• Greater Baltimore Medical Center 
• Saint Joseph Hospital 
• The Endoscopy Center in Bel Air
• Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

• Publications : 
• GRASSO F. et al.: Ureteral anastomosis using the operating micro scope. Experimental study. Acta of the Italian Society of Surgical Research Meeting. Bari, Italy. November 1980. 
• GRASSO F. et al.: The use of microsurgical technique in the repair of common bile duct injuries. Acta of the Italian Society of Surgical Research Meeting. Bari, Italy. November 1980. 

  Presentations:

• GRASSO F. : Diagnosis and treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms according to the most recent techniques. Presented to the Examining Committee of the First School of Specialization in General Surgery of the University of Rome, Italy. Nov.1987. 
• GRASSO F. : Local therapy of rectal cancer. Presented at the monthly surgical lecture at Greater Baltimore Medical Center June 1990 
• GRASSO F. : Pre- and Post-operatve treatment of inflammatory bowel disase. Presented at the Unita' di Coloprotologia di Roma Nov. 1996.
• GRASSO F: Altemeier's Perineal Proctosigmoidectomy. The treatment of choice of rectal prolapse in the elderly.Presented at the National Meeting of the Unita' Italiana di Coloprotologia, Modena, Italy Nov. 1997.