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.
Specialties
- Sports Medicine, including: Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Foot/Ankle
- Arthroscopy and Reconstruction Surgery: Shoulder and Knee
- Joint, Ligament and Cartilage Restoration Surgery: MACI Autologous Cartilage Transplantation, BEAR ACL Reconstruction, Regeneten Cartilage Shoulder Implant, Osteochondral Grafts, and others
- Joint Preservation Surgery: Cartilage Resurfacing and Partial Joint Replacements
- Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement: Total and Partial Knee Replacement including Robotic Assisted Replacements
- Adult and Pediatric Fracture and Trauma Care
- Orthobiologics: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Hyaluronic Acid Injections
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:
- Monmouth Magazine Top Doctors 2024
- NJ Top Docs 2017-2024
- 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
Hospital Privileges:
Memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- International Cartilage Repair Society
- American College of Sports Medicine
- The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
- Monmouth County Medical Society
- New Jersey Medical Society
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American Association for Physician Leadership
- Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Nadine and Dr. Michael J. Greller, MD, CPE, FAAOS discuss her recent shoulder injury and arthroscopic procedure.
Dr. Michael Greller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in sports medicine and President of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute and is Chief of Staff at CentraState Medical Center.
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Anatomic ACL Reconstruction with Endobutton Technique narrated and performed by Dr. Michael J. Greller, MD, CPE, FAAOS
Dr. Michael Greller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in sports medicine and President of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute and is Chief of Staff at CentraState Medical Center.
Learn more about Dr. Greller, see more of Dr. Greller’s testimonials.
Michael C had a bilateral knee replacement done late February 2017 and only about 1 month after surgery, Michael is able to move better and is even doing a dance in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Here Michael is 6 weeks post bilateral knee replacement surgery, done late February 2017. Michael’s mobility is improving every day and is already to walk, run and dance a jig.
Dr. Greller specializes in advanced, minimally-invasive shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle arthroscopic procedures, including ACL, rotator cuff and meniscus surgery. He also performs minimally-invasive hip, knee and shoulder replacements. Dr. Greller, being on the cutting edge of technology in orthopedics, was one of the first New Jersey surgeons to do computer-assisted joint replacements in the tri-state area and he is always trained on the latest technologies to improve patient non-surgical and surgical outcomes.
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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.
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.
