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Dr. Brett Greenky, MD

Dr. Brett Greenky, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Brett Greenky, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Syracuse, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Greenky has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Joseph's Health Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 84 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (84 reviews)

Practice

5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse, NY 13214
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Greenky is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital Syracuse, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Greenky specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Greenky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Greenky

4.4
84 ratings, 50 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr. Greenky is the GOT
Telehealth
I have had 6 surgeries dating back to 1993 and after my new hip surgery (yesterday) is perfect I will undoubtedly be able to live my life. He is my guy and love telling everyone how special he is. I am blessed to have Doc Greenky as my physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jack – Feb 14, 2025
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Reckless and Irresponsible
Dr. Greenky will perform surgeries on patients regardless if it is the right surgery for them. If it pays he will do it. He did a bilateral knee replacement on my mother and she was dead 2 months later. Any Dr could see that she was not a good candidate for this surgery. She was just a perfect victim for him. She had good insurance and was desperate to walk again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2024
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Hip pain
I was very happy with the care that I received and how attentive the Dr was and made sure that I understood my results.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa Uwamahoro – Oct 09, 2024
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Very Happy with Dr. Grenkey
I am very impressed with the service I receive from Dr. Grenkey and SOS. I highly recommend them because they care and take the time to explain my knee surgery and answer any questions I have. I know I'm in the best hands.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Connie L – Oct 03, 2024
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Very efficient and straight to the point
Very helpful, courteous and professional
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2024
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quick to judge
basically I landed in this mans care due to a visit to rule out a break. I fell and injuries my hip. Before my fall I had zero pain, I was very active, and fit. The doctor stated my situation was old?? I was hiking 5 miles a day, worked a physically demanding job and did all kinds of activity up to the fall. He placed ridiculous restrictions, (might as well be dead) I ignored them of course and am using my own PT practitioners (not SOS) and am doing kettleball, strength training, hiking a mile a day (less then prior) and specific exercises to get strong. He was not encouraging, seemed to completely ignore my life post fall.. jumped to conclusions. If you want someone to cut and do surgery without consideration of alternatives, this is probably your man. I am staying as far away from him as possible !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2024
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Dedicated to patient's well being.
I had knee-replacement surgery on 8/21 and was discharged from the hospital the following day. I took a shower when I got home, tripped getting out of the bathtub and fell on my new knee. There was, what looked like, considerable bleeding under the dressing. I called Dr. Greenky's office, and he scheduled an appointment for me the following morning at 7:45. I was also offered me the option to go to SOS Plus if I did not want to wait until the following day. I chose to go to SOS Plus and expected to be seen by whatever staff member happened to be on duty that evening. I was pleasantly surprised to find Dr. Greenky there. He removed my dressing and examined the incision. There was no damage to the incision and would only need a dressing change. I appreciated that he was concerned enough to follow up in person, rather than having me wait until the following morning. I have had a number of different procedures performed member of the SOS team and would highly recommend their practice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 25, 2023
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Long Wait Time and Bad Bedside Manner
I waited over an hour past my appointment time to see Dr. Greenky. Once I actually saw him, it did not feel like he was interested in supporting me to investigate my symptoms but rather dismissed me. I'm sure he's a great doctor and surgeon, but I would prefer a doctor with a more empathetic ear and willing to help me, especially since I'm a "problematic patient with hard issues to diagnose".
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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Thank you for a solid job.
After one month I`m back in Tokyo walking with a cane. Getting better. But the leg aches and is a little sore. Does this improve? Hard to sleep without a pill. The doctors in Tokyo I`ve shone the X-ray to commend you on a good job.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn F. Pickard – Sep 27, 2022
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Dr. Greenky is in charge of my knees! He has a down to earth manner, explained my condition and what could be done to treat it. He has a no nonsense attitude that I personally like.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Maureen Ogden – Oct 02, 2020
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excellent visit
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carl – Jul 21, 2020
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I was escorted to a room by Shannon within five minutes of arriving. Dr Greenky arrived a couple minutes later, and after catching up on my history, he immediately took care of the reason I was there. I have been a patient of Dr Greenky at SOS for over 15 years, three surgeries along with several appointments. His professionalism and how I’ve always been treated is nothing short of excellent. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Bill C – Apr 25, 2020
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He was not pushy and always made me feel at ease and comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2019
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Very good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 05, 2019
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Dr. Greenky came highly recommended by another physician. I have been completely satisfied.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 07, 2019
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Dr. Greenky replaced both of my hips and I have never had a problem since. In fact i felt like he gave me my life back! He is very patient, explains everything in terms I can understand and always asks if I have questions. I have recommended him to many of my friends and relatives. I think he is the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 20, 2019
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He is friendly and personable. He explained everything very patiently. I feel very confident that he will do a great job on my knee replacement.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 04, 2019
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I had left hip replacement Jan 2018. I instantly realized my left leg was shorter then my right leg. Dr. B Greenky did not agree with me kept saying everything looks good. I still have pain in my thigh and now have daily low back pain which I never had prior to surgery. This has effected my daily life. I realize Dr. Greenky has a good reputation but I was not one of his success stories. It was suggested to get a nerve block for my back pain. He never suggested getting MRI. I don’t know where to turn. The doctors I met with at SOS spend about 5 minutes and can’t wait to walk out that door. Before surgery I should had MRI to better evaluate my hip and spine. Don’t know what to do. It’s no fun knowing I will have a limp rest of my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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Dr Greenky replaced my rt hip twice. The first replacement lasted 9 years before the plastic broke down; not his fault. The second replacement was never right, and after suffering through two years of pain I saw two other orthopedists who confirmed it was improperly affixed. My third replacement, done at another facility and by a different doctor, has been working fine for six years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2019
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GREAT!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 30, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brett Greenky is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, including total joint replacement, sports injuries and fracture care. He received his medical degree from Upstate...read more
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • The Otto Aufranc Fellowship In Reconstruction At New England Baptist Hospital ( Harvard And Tufts Universities)

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Fitness Forum Physical and Occupational Therapy PLLC5719 Widewaters Pkwy Syracuse, NY 13214
1

Practice

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists P.C.4115 Medical Center Dr Fayetteville, NY 13066
2

Practice

Office5801 E Taft Rd Syracuse, NY 13212
3

Affiliated Hospitals

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    Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Oneida Health

    321 Genesee St
    Oneida, NY 13421

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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