Valentina Grajales, MD, MS
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RoleUrology
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2024
Background
A urologist Valentina Grajales, MD, MS, specializes in urologic oncology including the surgical management of cancers of the prostate, bladder and kidney. Dr. Grajales serves as director of urological oncology at Emory University Hospital Midtown. As an attending physician, her practice locations include Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. She is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Grajales is an assistant professor and serves as associate director for global health in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine. She is dedicated to education and also serves as director of the department's undergraduate medical education.
Dr. Grajales received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She earned a Masters of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Georgetown University and spent a year at the National Institutes of Health investigating gynecological cancers and breast cancer. She completed her urology surgery residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and her urologic oncology fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Titles & Roles
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Assistant Professor, Department of UrologyEmory University School of Medicine
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Associate Director for Global Health, Department of UrologyEmory University School of Medicine
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Director of Urological OncologyEmory University Hospital Midtown
Education & Training
Education
- Fellowship, Urologic Oncology, 2024MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Residency, Urology, 2022University of Pittsburg Medical Center
- Internship, General Surgery, 2018University of Pittsburg Medical Center
- Medical Education, MD, 2016University of Virginia Health System
Professional Memberships
- Society of Women in Urology
- American Urological Association
- International Bladder Cancer Network
Research
Dr. Grajales' research interests include health services research and global health surgical research in urologic oncology particularly looking at improving access to care and reducing health disparities. In addition, she conducts clinical trials to develop novel treatment strategies for patients with bladder cancer.
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Publications
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JCO oncology practice |
A Abdollahzadeh, R Lahiji, M Harris, D Patil, A Gupta, NF Majeed, A Sekhar, G Palmateer, EA Morton, LS Ramacciotti, V Grajales, SS Joshi, VM Narayan, R Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, I Pedrosa, K Ogan, VA Master | 06/15/2026 |
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Urology practice |
A Braunschweig, GE Agu, R Lahiji, D Patil, B Esen, LL Son, W Luke, TA Goodstein, N Imtiaz, A Yildirim, M Moulton, S Mumford, S Joshi, V Grajales, VM Narayan, R Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, N Khater, K Ogan, MA Bilen, VA Master | 06/15/2026 |
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Urologic oncology |
R Lahiji, LL Son, S Mumford, EJ Kearns, D Patil, S Ambadi, JT Nguyen, B Esen, W Luke, L Storino Ramacciotti, T Goodstein, EA Morton, A Braunschweig, R Nabavizadeh, VN Narayan, V Grajales, SS Joshi, M Hajiha, K Ogan, VA Master | 04/04/2026 |
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Understanding Chronic Opioid Use Risk Associated With Penile Cancer Treatments: A National Analysis. Urology |
R Lahiji, W Luke, LL Son, D Patil, MG Zelaya, M Mottaghi, A Braunschweig, VM Narayan, V Grajales, R Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, K Ogan, VA Master, SS Joshi | 04/01/2026 |
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Penile Cancer Treatments and Their Psychiatric Sequelae: A National Analysis. Urology practice |
R Lahiji, W Luke, E Chu, A Braunschweig, S Marthi, M Grosso Zelaya, M Mottaghi, D Patil, V Grajales, VM Narayan, R Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, K Ogan, VA Master, SS Joshi | 03/01/2026 |
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Urology practice |
R Lahiji, EA Morton, LS Ramacciotti, W Luke, B Nabavizadeh, J Nguyen, S Zahirovic, A Braunschweig, S Mumford, P Hemige, N Imtiaz, D Patil, V Grajales, SS Joshi, V Narayan, R Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, K Ogan, VA Master | 03/01/2026 |
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Disparities and temporal trends in referral for bladder cancer diagnosis: A worsening epidemic. Urologic oncology |
AA Myers, Z Duan, DA Igel, AR Steinmetz, V Grajales, KK Bree, H Zhao, SH Giordano, AM Kamat | 02/01/2026 |
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Frontiers in oncology |
R Lahiji, A Yildirim, W Luke, L Storino Ramacciotti, EA Morton, TA Helman, J Nguyen, V Grajales, SS Joshi, VM Narayan, B Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, R Nabavizadeh, PJ Park, K Ogan, MA Bilen, VA Master | 01/01/2026 |
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Clinical genitourinary cancer |
A Abdollahzadeh, R Lahiji, EA Morton, LS Ramacciotti, A Braunschweig, D Patil, V Grajales, SS Joshi, VM Narayan, R Nabavizadeh, M Hajiha, K Ogan, VA Master | 12/01/2025 |
Ratings & Reviews
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05/14/2026 |
Dr. Grajales is a professional. She is attentive. She is personable, caring, and concerned about delivering yhe best Healthcare solutions to my medical needs. |
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05/06/2026 |
Good |
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04/21/2026 |
Care providers discussion about my condition was very helpful and what I needed |
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04/21/2026 |
Dr. Grajales has been extremely thorough, answering any questions, discussing a variety of options, problems, complications, and recovery. She is the epitome of a physician, demonstrating genuine care and concern for my well being. |
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04/03/2026 |
Dr Grajales is always upbeat and attentive. Very supportive and caring. |
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03/27/2026 |
I would highly recommend Dr Grajales. |
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03/19/2026 |
The Dr explained what to expect during and after the surgery. |
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03/06/2026 |
Would highly Recommend Dr and her practice |
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02/24/2026 |
I doubt there's a better doctor in the state than Valentina Grajales. We absolutely love her, love, her bedside manner, and she did a fantastic job on my surgery. I would not use anybody else. |
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02/17/2026 |
Dr. Grajales has been exceptional since my first meeting with her. My wife and I feel very secure she makes decisions regarding my care with the utmost importance, thoroughly addressing questions and concerns, and examining every avenue possible for the best outcome. She is an exceptional provider and human being. |
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01/27/2026 |
Good |
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01/06/2026 |
Dr. Grajales and Dr. Luke were very thorough and attentive to my situation. Both were fully prepared, had reviewed a host of medical information and offered realistic and practical solutions. Very attentive to my needs and concerns. |
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12/12/2025 |
Courteous and efficient from ALL staff |
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12/12/2025 |
Dr Grajales is professional and thorough. Very pleasant. |
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11/20/2025 |
There was know bad everything was very good. |
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11/11/2025 |
Dr. Grajales listened carefully to my medical history, asked questions, offered care and support, discussed items to reevaluate from other providers, detailed what she wanted to evaluate, and offered a range of solutions depending on outcome of future procedures. Extremely impressed with her manner, style, and the fact she reviewed and knew much of my history before I ever walked through the door. |
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11/11/2025 |
First rate.Dr is very understanding |
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11/04/2025 |
I would recommend this Doctor to anyone who needs her. |
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10/28/2025 |
Good |
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10/28/2025 |
Very good |
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10/21/2025 |
I recommend Dr Grajales to everyone on the cancer groups. |
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10/14/2025 |
Good |
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09/27/2025 |
Superior level direct care and post procedural care. |
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09/19/2025 |
Very satisfied with Dr Grahaulus and her care. |
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09/19/2025 |
Well..I had more questions after the test results came in..she answered in a very timely manner..believe me when I say I was SCARED..she gave explanations I could understand |
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09/16/2025 |
Dr Grajales is the best doctor I have ever had. She takes the time to listen and explain. Shows genuine concern. |
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09/12/2025 |
The most frustrating for me was I'm from Atlanta and my whole life. Emory has been the hospital to go to for care. Still to this day which has been nine months plus later we still do not know what has caused the issue. Finally, my oncologist has made the decision to remove the bad tissue, which will then be biopsied and try to determine what the cause was. Just wish this had taken place sooner. |
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08/22/2025 |
She was very caring and concerned,she gave me options. |
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07/25/2025 |
Very good |
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07/24/2025 |
Overall, very good discussion of my current issues |
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07/21/2025 |
Dr grahalus is awesome |
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07/19/2025 |
Dr Grajales took time to listen about me about a recent visit to the ER and prescribed medication and order follow up tests to rule out any issues. This was the first time we had met and she made me feel comfortable during the procedure. |
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07/08/2025 |
Dr Valentina Grajales provided outstanding levels of emotional, mental and physical care. |
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06/18/2025 |
Dr. Grajales is wonderful! |
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06/12/2025 |
Excellent |
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05/18/2025 |
My experience from pre-surgery after surgery and follow up was outstanding. Each and every person was very kind. My doctor was great thank you all very much. |
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05/17/2025 |
Very good |
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04/30/2025 |
The communication is bad.. And lack of empathy when trying to tell them how you're feeling instead of listening to the pt. It's based upon what was taught in school instead of listening to the pt. Learn to listen to your pt. And sympathize a little more when the pt is telling you how they feel and stop going off of what you were taught. When you have a human on front of you telling you |
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04/15/2025 |
Very relaxed and informative visit. Dr Grajales is absolutely one of the best. |
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04/03/2025 |
Dr. Grajales is very knowledgeable. She has a beautiful and compassionate spirit. She was able to deliver my diagnosis in a professional yet caring way. She also has great fashion style:) |
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03/25/2025 |
Love Dr Grajalas. She took plenty of time to explain my condition and treatment without ever appearing rushed or impatient. |
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03/15/2025 |
Very good |
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03/13/2025 |
Very well |
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02/25/2025 |
Listened and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed. |
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02/14/2025 |
Good |
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02/07/2025 |
Exceptional! |
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02/04/2025 |
She was very knowledgeable and caring. |
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02/04/2025 |
I feel like I'm being treated as a person not as a number. Patient care has declined and this is refreshing |
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01/10/2025 |
Dr was the first one that in all that I have seen for this that seemed to care and actually discuss things with me. She treated me with empathy and like a person I've felt that I have to be proactive for myself and she made me feel like I was making the right decisions and did not belittle me |
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12/20/2024 |
She's amazing. |
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11/19/2024 |
Dr Grajales is very thorough and professional. She has a great bedside manner. I would definitely recommend her! |
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11/19/2024 |
This was one of the best experiences I've had at Emory. The Dr took her time and listened attentively to every question or concern. She seemed to actually care about the issues and discomfort I was facing. |
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11/19/2024 |
I was very happy with all the information the Drs gave me and my family. |
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11/11/2024 |
Compassionate. Doctor & staff very professional and helpful. |
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10/24/2024 |
Appreciated her follow up sit down information conversation she took the time to explain Thanks so much |