"I put a lot of trust and respect in what patients feel is going on in their bodies. We have to listen to patients. I think honoring that makes me a better doctor."
- Dr. Grenis
Meet Dr. Grenis
Dr. Michael Grenis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in hand surgery and the treatment of orthopedic trauma.
Born and raised in Newburgh, N.Y., Dr. Grenis received his undergraduate education at Cornell University, majoring in biochemistry. He earned an M.D. degree at New York Medical College, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society.
After medical school, Dr. Grenis did an internship in surgery, a residency in orthopedic surgery, and a fellowship in hand surgery, all at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital in New York City. His particular interest and advanced training in hand surgery encompasses the evaluation and treatment of conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, fractures, and ligament injuries of the hand and wrist.
Dr. Grenis has been practicing orthopedic and hand surgery in Princeton since 1990. He has hospital privileges at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro and Capital Health System.
Dr. Grenis has been named a “Top Doctor” by the Castle-Connolly Guide to Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area.
Dr. Grenis has published papers in national orthopedic review journals and has presented a scientific paper at a national meeting of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the New Jersey Medical Society, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Service Area
Hand and Wrist
Elbow
Specialities
Hand & Wrist Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Elbow and Upper Extremity Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
New York University Medical Center - General Surgery Internship
New York University Medical Center - Orthopedic Surgery Residency
New York University Medical Center - Hand Surgery Fellowship
New York Medical College - Medical Education
Cornell University - B.A. Biochemistry
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
AWARDS
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society – New York Medical College, 1984
Named a “Top Doctor” by the Castle Connolly Guide to Top Doctors in
The New York Metro Area since 2001
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification
New Jersey License
New York License
Pennsylvania License
North Dakota License
PUBLICATIONS
“Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in the Senior Populace,” presented at the American Association for Surgery of the Hand, October, 1990 in Boston, MA.
“Ankle Dislocation Without Fracture: Case Report and a Review of the Literature.” CONTEMPORARY ORTHOPAEDICS, August 1989.
“Guide for Proper Placement of an Asnis Screw Above a Sliding Hip Screw.” ORTHOPAEDIC REVIEW, July, 1989
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