J. Grant Zarzour, MD

Learn more about J. Grant Zarzour, MD

Born and raised in Mobile, Dr. Zarzour is a fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon and president of Gulf Orthopaedics.

His goals are to increase his patient’s activity level while reducing hip & knee pain. He applies the latest literature-based techniques with respect to minimally invasive surgical approaches, peri-operative anesthesia, outpatient joint replacement, and partial knee replacement while continuing to live by the lessons learned from his father, Dr. Robert Zarzour, who taught him to focus on treating each patient like family.

Outside of orthopaedics, Dr. Zarzour enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He is co-founder of the Fuse Project, a local non-profit, dedicated to increasing opportunities for children across the Alabama Gulf Coast. Among many professional accolades, Dr. Zarzour was recognized in 2021 as one of 10 Total Joint Physicians to Know by Becker’s Ambulatory Surgery Center Review.

Education

Undergraduate
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA – BS, Genetics

Medical School
University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, Mobile, AL

Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery – University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile, AL

Fellowship
Total Joint – Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Jackson, MS

Professional Certifications & Affiliations

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Alabama Orthopaedic Association
• American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
• International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
• Medical Society of Mobile County
• Alabama Medical Association
• Frederick N. Meyer Orthopaedic Resident’s Fund
• University of South Alabama Medical Alumni Association

Leadership & Accolades

• President, Alabama Orthopaedic Society (2022 -)
• Co-Founder, Chairman – Fuse Project
• Mobile Bay Magazine, 40 Under 40 (Class of 2018)
• St. Paul’s Episcopal School – Distinguished Alumni Award (2016)
• Chief Resident, USA Orthopaedics (2015-2016)
• AL.com Young Professional Leader Award (2015)
• Spark Award, Fuse Project (2013)
• Lewis D. Anderson Award of Excellence in Orthopaedics (2011)
• President, Class of 2011 USA College of Medicine (2007-2011)
• Gold Humanism Honor Society (2010)
• L.W. Cave Scholarship (2010)
• H.E.R.O. for Children Hall of Fame (2007)

Community Involvement

• Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
• Go Kickball South Alabama
• Innovation Portal

My Team

Samantha Wooten, CRNP