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Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD

(Michael Greaser , MD)

(165 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2008)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, musculoskeletal problems, ankle fracture, and more.

5420 West Loop S Suite 2400
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 486-3550

Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD is an orthopedist in Bellaire, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

Address:

5420 West Loop S Suite 2400
Bellaire, TX 77401

Address:

6400 Fannin Street Suite 1700, 713) 486-7500
Houston, TX 77030

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Address:

713) 486-3550, 5420 West Loop S Suite 2400
Bellaire, TX 77401

Some issues Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Older players may be at higher risk for injury for several reasons, said Dr. Michael Greaser, an orthopedic surgeon and medical director at Memorial Hermann / Rockets Orthopedic Hospital.”—"Pickleball's surging popularity also means more injuries, especially among older players", Houston Chronicle, September 2022

hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	245
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	56
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	50
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	300

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	27
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

doctor visit	344

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	39
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

doctor visit	266

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	39
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

doctor visit	312

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	30
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	25
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	552

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD treated as an orthopedist in Bellaire, TX were aspiration, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	325
hospital care	15
injections	15
inpatient care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2008. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2008)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, Aetna, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

Superior Health Plan

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

Aetna

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 165 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bellaire, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Christopher Greaser, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$11,039 FOOTANDANKLE $3,105	Infinity $3,049	Foot and Ankle $2,859	AUGMENT $651	PROstep $409	Other $965
Stryker Corporation	$10,707 PROstep $4,740	PRIME SERIES $1,037	Infinity $773	HOFFMANN $645	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $350	Other $3,162
Arthrex, Inc.	$6,803 $6,803
Medinc of Texas	$5,952 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $314	$5,638
Horizon Pharma plc	$846 Duexis $456	VIMOVO $360	NO_PRODUCT $30
Other	$5,308 LE - Salto Talaris Total Ankle $741	PECAPLASTY $598	Exogen $245	VersaWrap $242	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $194	Other $3,288

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,911
Travel and Lodging	$13,470
Education	$7,670
Consulting Fee	$3,510
Gift	$95

Biography

Dr. Michael Greaser works as a foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann and UT Physicians. Dr. Greaser studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.