Surgeons in sterile gowns performing surgery in a dark operating room
Marine Corps Veteran · AOSSM Fellow · 20+ Years

Surgical Precision.
Built on Service.

Fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Practiced with the discipline of a Marine. Serving patients across the Magic Valley for over 20 years.

20+Years
AOSSMFellow
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Dr. Guy Grooms MD — Orthopedic Surgeon

Guy Grooms, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · North Canyon Medical Center

About Dr. Grooms

20 Years of Precision Medicine in the Magic Valley

Dr. Guy Grooms is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who graduated from Chicago Medical School and has more than 20 years of experience treating orthopedic conditions. His expertise includes sports medicine injuries, joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, and caring for patients with hand, foot, and ankle injuries.

With interests in snow skiing, scuba diving, cycling, and backpacking, Dr. Grooms connects with patients longing to return to their active lifestyle. He counts it a privilege to meet the needs of the community — and brings the same discipline and commitment to his OR that he carried as a Marine Corps officer.

🎖️Military Service

General Medical Officer · Twenty-Nine Palms USMC · Battalion Surgeon, 1st Battalion 7th Marines — Gulf War (1990–1991) · Resigned with rank of Lieutenant Commander

🏥Medical Credentials

Fellow ABOS · Fellow AOSSM · AAOS Member · Alpha Omega Alpha (elected 1988) · Chicago Medical School · UMass Orthopedic Surgery Residency

“The same discipline that made me a Marine makes me a better surgeon.”

— Dr. Guy Grooms, MD
Areas of Expertise

Specialties

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Sports Medicine Injuries

ACL tears, rotator cuff repairs, meniscus injuries, and return-to-sport rehabilitation.

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Joint Replacement

Total knee and hip replacement for patients with advanced arthritis or joint damage.

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Orthopaedic Trauma

Fracture care and surgical fixation from acute injuries requiring precise intervention.

Hand Surgery

Carpal tunnel release, trigger finger, fractures, and soft tissue reconstruction.

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Foot & Ankle

Ankle instability, bunions, fractures, Achilles tendon repair, and reconstructive surgery.

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Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for joint pathology.

Procedures

Signature Procedures

Medical team in operating room — sports injury repair surgery

Sports Injury Repair

From ACL reconstruction to rotator cuff surgery, Dr. Grooms restores function for athletes at every level. Fellowship-trained technique. Same surgeon from first visit to final clearance.

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Surgeons performing joint replacement surgery in operating room

Total Joint Replacement

Total knee and hip replacement with an emphasis on alignment, implant longevity, and accelerated recovery. 20+ years of joint replacement experience.

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Doctor and nurses inside operating room during trauma surgery

Trauma Surgery

Acute fracture fixation and complex trauma reconstruction. When precision matters most, Dr. Grooms brings Marine Corps discipline to every case.

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The Marine Corps Standard

“I don't cut corners
in the OR.
I never did in the Corps.”

Three years as a Marine Corps officer taught Dr. Grooms that discipline is not a personality trait — it is a practice. He brings the same rigor to every surgical case that he once brought to the field.

01

Precision

AOSSM fellowship training. Arthroscopic and robotic-assisted techniques. The same attention to detail that defined years of military service.

02

Commitment

Same surgeon from consultation through recovery. Dr. Grooms sees his patients at every step — not just in the OR.

03

Service

North Canyon Medical Center, Gooding, Idaho. 20 years in the Magic Valley because this community is worth showing up for.

Patient Reviews

Patient Stories

Dr Grooms is skilled, knowledgeable, and he is kind. I really appreciate his expertise. He's helped me tremendously.

Patient

Sports Medicine

Had a total knee replacement by Dr. Grooms and couldn't be happier. Recovery was quick and had excellent care by his staff. Can't say enough good things about how my surgery came out.

Patient

Total Knee Replacement

Dr. Grooms is really knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable, before and after surgery. Would definitely return for future orthopedic procedures if needed.

Patient

Orthopedic Surgery

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North Canyon Medical Center · Gooding, Idaho

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Location

North Canyon Medical Center

Gooding, Idaho

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Urgent / Emergency: For urgent orthopedic injuries, please call our office or proceed to the nearest emergency room. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.