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Bengt Grua, MD

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine, Pain Management

Dr. Bengt Grua is a pain management specialist at Summit Orthopedics & Spine Institute. He earned his medical degree from Florida Atlantic University and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Dartmouth Health, where he served as chief resident. He also completed a Pain Medicine Fellowship at Dartmouth Health and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society and the North American Neuromodulation Society.

Dr. Grua focuses on treating chronic pain, including peripheral nerve injury, post-joint replacement pain, and spinal cord stimulation. He uses non-invasive techniques, minimizing the need for long-term medications, with most procedures requiring little to no recovery time. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring Wyoming with his wife, two sons, and their golden retriever.

A Tight-Knit, High-Performing Team with Deep Community Roots

https://www.conversehospital.com/provider-directory/?specialty=Spinal%20Surgery

Join a Collaborative & Community-Oriented Medical Team

At Memorial Hospital of Converse County (MHCC), you’ll join a uniquely collaborative and community-oriented medical team that blends private practice excellence with health system support. While your primary base will be in Cheyenne, your professional ties will extend across a regional network of trusted orthopedic and pain specialists in Douglas, Casper, and beyond.

Your Key Collaborators Will Be:

Dr. Posley, an orthopedic spine surgeon with regional reach and a vision for expanding access in underserved areas. Though based primarily in Denver, he remains highly engaged with MHCC’s outreach in Cheyenne and is eager to mentor and partner with a skilled PA.
Dr. Hammond, a pain management physician with family roots in Cheyenne. His practice style is collaborative, and he values PAs who can handle pre-op imaging, injections, and conservative management. He brings both clinical acumen and deep local insight.
Thunder Basin Orthopedics, MHCC’s trusted orthopedic affiliate. This independent group includes Dr. Murphy, a foundational figure in Wyoming orthopedics, and Dr. Sandra Gehart, a hands-and-shoulders specialist from Douglas with strong family and community ties. While technically independent, they work closely with MHCC and share patients, resources, and care philosophy.
Wider Support Team: Though Cheyenne’s orthopedic clinic is just launching, you’ll be able to draw on scheduling, billing, and administrative support from the broader MHCC/Summit network. Other midlevels within the system emphasize flexibility and inter-provider collaboration, allowing for seamless coverage and knowledge sharing.
Premier Bone & Joint and Local Specialists: In the early stages, you may operate from shared space within established clinics, building professional relationships and establishing referral rapport with other specialists.

Collaborative Advantages

Collaborative model allows shared care and open referral lines across orthopedics and pain management.
Close-knit physician network invested in each other’s success—new hires are welcomed, supported, and valued.
The current team values autonomy but respects boundaries—creating a low-drama, high-trust work environment.
Midlevel PAs in the system enjoy broad clinical freedom and often shape clinic culture as it develops.
Strong emphasis on local knowledge and personal rapport with patients and colleagues alike.