Dr. Seth Greenky, MD

Joint replacement surgeon, North Syracuse, NY

SOS Joint Replacement

Dr. Greenky is a joint replacement surgeon and founding partner of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, with fellowship training in adult reconstruction.

5801 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212

At a glance

Board certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship

Adult reconstructive surgery

Payment option

Self-pay joint replacement at the Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center

Focus

Adult reconstruction

About Dr. Greenky

Dr. Greenky is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. His focus is adult reconstruction. He performs total joint replacement and also treats sports injuries and fractures. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse in 1983, where he also did his orthopedic residency.

He completed an Adult Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Greenky is a founding partner of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists. At St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center he is medical director for the orthopedic service line and section chair for orthopedics.

He co-directs the joint replacement program there with his brother, Dr. Brett Greenky. He is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse. Dr. Greenky is Co-Executive Director and Founder of Operation Walk New York.

This not-for-profit volunteer group gives free operations to people in the United States and in developing countries.

Membership and fees

Self-pay joint replacement is an option at the Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center.

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Adult reconstruction Total joint replacement Sports injuries Fracture care

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Education and credentials

Degree

Doctor of Medicine

College

Northwestern University (BA, Biology, 1978)

Medical school

SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1983)

Internship

General surgery, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1983-1984)

Residency

Orthopedic surgery, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (1984-1989)

Fellowship

Adult Reconstructive Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1988-1989)

Board certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (1991)

Professional memberships

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Eastern Orthopedic Association, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, Onondaga County Medical Society

License

New York Verify with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

NPI

1225093982

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founding partner, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists

Co-Executive Director and Founder, Operation Walk New York

Location

5801 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212

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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse

Co-investigator with Brett Greenky, MD, on a 2010 study of the effect of ultraviolet lighting on infection rate in total joint arthroplasty at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

Publications

Co-author of a book chapter on reconstruction of the difficult acetabulum in primary total hip replacement, 1991

Co-author of a 1986 paper in the Journal of Hand on biomechanical analysis of internal fixation techniques for proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Greenky board certified?

Dr. Greenky was certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1991.

Where did Dr. Greenky train?

He earned his medical degree and completed his orthopedic residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse. He completed an Adult Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Is self-pay available for joint replacement surgery?

Self-pay joint replacement is an option at the Specialists' One-Day Surgery Center.

Where does Dr. Greenky perform surgery?

Dr. Greenky performs surgeries at Crouse Health, St. Joseph's Health and the Specialists' One-Day Surgery center.

What is Operation Walk New York?

Operation Walk New York is a not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization that gives free operations to people in the United States and in developing countries. Dr. Greenky is its Co-Executive Director and Founder.