MICHAEL J. GRELLER, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine | Certified Physician Executive | Shoulder & Knee Surgeon

 Phone: 732.720.2555

Dr. Michael Greller is a distinguished fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of disorders and injuries of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He is committed to a patient-centered conservative approach to treatment, and to helping patients recover swiftly and return to their daily active lifestyles. His specialized training enables him to treat and care for injured athletes, and he collaborates closely with musculoskeletal professionals to facilitate their return to competition.

Today, Dr. Greller is the Vice-Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState, in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Greller’s extensive experience spans collegiate and professional athletes, having served as Team Physician for various sports teams, including the NY/NJ Comets. His vast and diverse experience both in the office and on the field allows him to provide the best care to all his patients.

He specializes in advanced minimally invasive techniques for shoulder, knee, and ankle arthroscopy, including ACL, rotator cuff, meniscus surgeries, and knee replacements. Dr. Greller is at the forefront of orthopedic technology, having been among the first in New Jersey to perform computer-assisted joint replacements. Dr. Greller is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through the latest innovations, such as biological scaffolds for rotator cuff and ACL repair, including the groundbreaking BEAR ACL implant, which he introduced in Monmouth County. His expertise extends to cartilage repair such as the MACI procedure, a regenerative technique that aids in regrowing and replacing damaged knee cartilage, offering pain relief and improved function while potentially avoiding the need for total joint replacement. He cares for adult and pediatric fractures, hand, and upper extremity problems, as well as foot and ankle injuries.

Dr. Greller’s commitment to excellence, compassion and personalized approach to patient care has earned him numerous accolades, including Top Doctor, Patient’s Choice, and Most Compassionate Doctor. His unwavering dedication to orthopedic excellence, innovation, and compassionate care continues to leave a profound impact on the field of medicine and the lives of those he serves.

Location Served

Pond View Professional Park
301 Professional View Drive, Building 300
Freehold, NJ 07728

 

Specialties

Education and Training

College Education: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI BS
Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Bronx, NY MD
Internship: Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla, NY – General Surgery
Residency: Hospital for Joint Disease Orthopedic Institute NYU Medical Center, NY – Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Temple University Philadelphia, PA – Sports Medicine
Master’s Degree: University of Massachusetts Amherst Isenberg School of Management – MBA with Healthcare Focus
Certified Physician Executive: American Association for Physician Leadership – Tampa, FL – CPE

Awards and Honors:

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  • A Division of USA Top Docs, NJ Top Docs 2017-2025
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Patients’ Choice 2025
  • Monmouth Magazine Top Doctors 2024-2025
  • Patients Choice 5 Year Honoree Award – 2017-2020
  • Compassionate Doctor 5 Year Award – 2014-2020
  • America’s Most Honored Doctors Award Top 1% – 2019-2020
  • On-Time Physician Award – 2014-2020
  • Compassionate Doctor Award – 2012-2020
  • Patients Choice Award – 2008-2020
  • America’s Most Honored Professionals Award -2016-2018
  • NJ Top Doctor/Healthy Living – Experts in Their Fields Award 2017
  • Inducted into the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma 2017
  • Inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2017
  • America’s Best Physicians Award 2016
  • America’s Top Orthopedists 2016
  • America’s Most Honored Professionals Award 2016
  • 5-Year-Honoree of Vitals Patients’ Choice Award 2016
  • Top Doctor – International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons 2015
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice Award 2014-2015
  • Who’s Who Pinnacle Professional of the Year 2014
  • America’s Top Orthopedists 2014
  • Vitals Top 10 Doctors 2014
  • AMA Physician’s Recognition Award 2012
  • CentraState Healthcare System Award for The Most Complimented Physician

Dr. Michael Greller has been honored for excellence with the Patients’ Choice Award from Vitals!

Professional Affiliations

Team Physician Positions:

  • The NY/NJ Comets, A National Pro Women’s Softball Team, 2013-2014
  • Saint John Vianney High School Football, 2013-2014

Important Facts:

  • Extra year of specialization in Minimally-Invasive Arthroscopic Procedures and Sports Medicine

Leadership Positions:

  • President and Managing Partner, Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute
  • Past Chief of Staff, CentraState Medical Center
  • Former, Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopedics CentraState Medical Center
  • Clinical Associate Professor (Adjunct), Temple University School of Pediatric Medicine
  • Faculty Member, Family Medicine Residency Program CentraState Medical Center
  • Former Member, Board of Trustees CentraState Medical Center
  • Former Chair, Credentials Committee CentraState Medical Center Former Member CentraState Leadership Council

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Angelo Mini-Incision Hip Replacement

Angelo has had both hips replaced with the surgery performed by Dr. Alan Nasar of AOSMI at The Total Joint Center of New Jersey. Below Angelo describes his experience with his right hip replacement surgery that he had done first. He talks about his rapid recovery, lack of pain, and considerations in discharge to home vs. inpatient.

After recovering from his first surgery, Angelo found he was moving better but eventually his left hip started giving him some trouble. Since he had such wonderful results from his first surgery with Dr. Nasar, Angelo decided to return and have his left hip replaced. Below he talks about the second surgery and how he is doing now that both sides have been replaced.

 

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President Michael J. Greller, MD, FAAOS, CPE of AOSMI, has been elected as Chief of Staff at CentraState Medical Center

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President Michael J. Greller, MD, FAAOS, CPE of AOSMI, has been elected as Chief of Staff at CentraState Medical Center.

Published in CentraState magazine Healthy Directions, see the full issue here. Excerpt from CentraState:

We are proud to announce that Michael Greller, MD, has been elected to a two-year term as chief of staff by the Medical and Dental Staff of CentraState Medical Center. He replaces outgoing chief of staff Moustafa Shafey, MD.

As part of the overall medical management team, the chief of staff serves as a key liaison between the hospital’s physicians and leadership. The chief of staff represents the Medical and Dental Staff and works directly with the hospital president to address topics of mutual interest while helping to ensure high-quality, integrated care. “We greatly appreciate Dr. Shafey’s collaborative leadership as chief of staff over the past two years,” says John T. Gribbin, FACHE, president and CEO of CentraState Healthcare System. “As we welcome Dr. Greller to this position, I am confident that his expertise will enhance our strategic planning and quality care efforts.”

Dr. Greller is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and president of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold. He is a member of the CentraState Healthcare System’s Board of Trustees and has been a member of the CentraState Medical Center staff since 2000. He has served as chairman of credentials and vice chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Greller earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Joint Disease Orthopedic Institute – NYU Medical Center, and a fellowship in sports medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia.

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Dr. Greller on Knee Replacement

Dr. Michael Greller was featured in an article in CentraState Medical Center’s magazine Healthy Directions.

Dr. Greller’s education and training at leading institutions has given him the opportunity to treat professional athletes, high-level Division 1 college athletes, and high school athletes.  He now brings this level of expertise to Monmouth County.  He has served as the Team Physician for Saint John Vianney High School Football, a physician for the US Open Tennis Tournament, Philadelphia High School Football, Freehold Borough High School Football, several professional dance companies in New York City, and served as the Team Physician for the NY/NJ Comets, a National Pro Fastpitch women’s softball team.  His vast and diverse experience both in the office and on the field allows him to provide the best care to all of his patients. Dr. Greller‘s goal is to help his patients recover quickly and he works closely with trainers, therapists, nutritionists and other medical professionals to help his patients return to competition and regular activities.

Read the whole issue of CentraState Medical Center’s magazine Healthy Directions here. 

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Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Highlights President Michael J. Greller, MD, FAAOS

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Highly qualified physician, Dr. Greller, provides Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine’s clients with exceptional care, as recognized on a national level.

Freehold, NJ. August 14, 2016 — Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, the tri state area’s leading surgical and rehabilitation sport medicine practice, has a full complement of exceptional physicians. However, Dr. Michael Greller’s recent national recognition warrants special notice, as well as his extensive list of personal and professional decorations.  In 2016 alone he was awarded both the 2016 America’s Best Physicians Award and the 2016 America’s Most Honored Professionals Award by the National Consumer Advisory Board and the American Registry, respectively.

Dr. Greller’s accomplishments don’t end with awards on a wall. He is well known for his work with local and national athletes in sports such as football, tennis, softball, and dance. His positive results stand out, year after year. He was first awarded the “Patient’s Choice Award” in 2008 and has continued to receive this award annually, as well as another for “Most Compassionate” throughout the same period. Patients aren’t the only ones who have noticed Dr. Greller’s competence. He was also voted in by his peers to serve as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Medical Staff of CentraState Medical Center and serves on many committees within the hospital system.

By using an integrative approach to patient care, Dr. Greller’s patients are not only restored to physical health and function, but also to confidence in their own bodies and abilities. A recent patient shares, “I thought I would need surgery on a fracture I had of my humerus, but Dr. Geller was able to give me a full recovery without having to go under the knife!”  Utilizing processes such as physical therapy, nutrition, orthobiologics, hyaluronic acid, and others, Dr. Greller offers a full complement of both surgical and non-surgical treatments for every patient’s need. This includes treatment for injuries such as shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopic procedures, including ACL, rotator cuff and meniscus surgery; hip, knee and shoulder replacements; computer-assisted joint replacements; adult and pediatric fractures; hand and upper extremity problems; as well as foot and ankle injuries.

Dr. Greller credits his family’s support for his ongoing drive and accomplishments. While he spends his free time with family and friends or playing sports, he is also currently pursuing an MBA through the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is an Associate Professor at Temple University – School of Podiatric Medicine, a Faculty Member of the Family Residency Program at CentraState, and the Assistant Director of the Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey (CRC).This ongoing commitment to personal improvement is precisely why Dr. Greller is the President and Managing Partner at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute.

To find out more about Dr. Greller or the other qualified practitioners at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, visit their website or Facebook page, follow their Twitter feed, read their blog, or call the Freehold office at 732.720.2555 or the Monroe Office at 609.235.4100

 

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Frank – Patellofemoral Joint Replacement in Knee

Frank is a 65 year old male surgery patient who had a partial replacement of the patellofemoral joint in his right knee. The surgery was done by Dr. Alan Nasar. This video was taken 2 1/2 months after the surgery and Frank has excellent range of motion and function. He is pleased with the results of the surgery and participated as an outpatient of Advanced Physical Therapy of Freehold, a division of AOSMI.

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