Scott A Gruber

Scott A. Gruber is a faculty member at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in the Department of Surgery. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MD from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, a PhD in Surgery/Immunology & Pharmaceutics from the University of Minnesota, and an MBA from Wayne State University. His leadership roles include Chief of Staff (Chief Medical Officer) at the VA Medical Center, reflecting his expertise in surgical practice, healthcare administration, and translational research.

• Education: MBA (Wayne State University, 2005–2007), PhD in Surgery/Immunology & Pharmaceutics (University of Minnesota, 1987–1991), MD (SUNY Downstate, 1983).

Dr. Gruber is known for his work in surgical outcomes, immunology, and oncology. His research spans ventral hernia repair, cholecystectomy in cirrhosis, and IL-10 signaling in ovarian cancer, with a focus on improving veteran healthcare and advancing immunotherapeutic strategies.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to surgical outcomes research, predictive modeling for cholecystectomy complications, and exploration of cytokine dynamics in ovarian cancer immunotherapy. These works intersect key disciplines such as surgery, oncology, and immunology.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Fellow of the College of Physicians (FCP)
  • Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
  • Certified Physician Executive (CPE)