Dr. David Grant is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in thyroid, parathyroid, and head and neck surgery. At Grant Thyroid Surgery, he offers compassionate care backed by decades of specialized training, academic leadership, and surgical excellence—helping each patient navigate diagnosis and treatment with clarity.
Educational Background and Training
A native of Scotland, Dr. Grant earned his medical degree from St Andrews University, in 1999. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Aberdeen, followed by a second residency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery in Bristol, England.
In 2009, he advanced his specialization with a prestigious postgraduate fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston—one of the world’s leading cancer centers. Dr. Grant is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has passed the Royal Colleges of Surgery Intercollegiate Board Examination in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.
Clinical and Academic Appointments
Dr. Grant began his practice at Queens Medical Centre in the United Kingdom in 2012, where he focused on head and neck cancer surgery. In 2019, he joined the faculty at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM).
With ARCOM’s support, Dr. Grant established Mercy Clinic Head and Neck Surgery in Mercy Clinic Fort Smith. He now works alongside his wife, Dr. Stephanie Koonce, who is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and native of the River Valley.
Research and Publications
Dr. Grant’s passion for research and education is evident throughout his career. In 2005, he was appointed as the first Mayo Clinic James and Martha Crawford Foundation Clinical Research Fellow in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters such as:
- The Future of Head and Neck Surgery – Stell and Maran’s Textbook of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology, Fifth Edition (Hodder)
- Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery: The Impact of Minimally Invasive
- Surgery within Multidisciplinary Care – Current Multidisciplinary Oncology (Demos Medical Publishing)
- Surgery for Benign Tumors of the Larynx – Surgery of Larynx and Trachea (H.E. Springer)
View Grants National Library Medicine List
Teaching and Lectureships
Dr. Grant is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings. He has lectured at the Royal College of Surgeons of England—where he delivered the prestigious Lionel College Memorial Lecture—and has taught at leading courses, including:
- Transoral Head and Neck Cancer Course — Mayo Clinic/Washington University St Louis
- Copenhagen-Nottingham ENT Dissection Course — Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Grant offers a full spectrum of surgical treatments for benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. He holds expertise in:
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Parotid and salivary gland tumor surgery
Personal Touch
Before becoming a surgeon, Dr. Grant was a professional bassoonist and conductor. His artistic background deeply informs his patient-centered philosophy. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Committee for Humanities in Medicine, he explored the intersection of art and healing—a theme he continues to carry into his clinical practice today.
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With Dr. Grant
Dr. David Grant is a board-certified head and neck surgeon with advanced fellowship training in thyroid, parathyroid, and cancer surgery. Known for his precision, compassion, and expertise, Dr. Grant provides highly personalized care backed by decades of experience. Trust your care to a leading specialist—schedule your consultation with Dr. Grant today.
