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
Dear Dr. Greller,
I have been singing your praises since the first day I walked in your office and received the Advanced Orthopedics treatment. It really started before I got there when I had the good fortune of speaking with Stacy from your staff who could not have been more helpful.
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Dear Dr. Greller and Finance Staff,
Thank you for helping out with the matter of my son Evan’s billing situation. You did a very good and decent, helpful thing and we truly appreciate it. God Bless you all!
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Richard has a history of severe shoulder pain. He was treated by Dr. Greller with a shoulder resurfacing procedure. This procedure is less invasive than shoulder replacement and achieved an excellent result with restoration of function for Richard.
Narcissa has an extensive history with regards to hip problems treated by Drs. Greller and Nasar. She had a successful treatment for avascular necrosis of the hip and a few years later had a hip arthroscopy for relief of hip impingement. Narcissa is recorded speaking with Dr. Greller discussing her history. She is very grateful for the compassionate care that she received from AOSMI.
With her warm and welcoming smile you might not sense the competitive spirit of 16 year old Jamie Casella. In May of 2011, this soccer player collided with the opposition, fell to the ground and could not get up. Jamie met Dr. Michael Greller, in the ER, who diagnosed her with a torn ACL. Mrs. Casella stated “Dr. Greller was great; we were really comfortable with him caring for Jamie.” Facing surgery, Jamie was grateful for Dr. Greller’s sense of humor. This athlete is now back on track… trying out for the high school winter track team!
“He really made me laugh. He took his time and didn’t treat me as just another patient. I wasn’t even scared when I went to surgery”.
