Biography

 

Michael C. Greaser is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, providing comprehensive care for patients with foot and ankle injuries and chronic conditions.

In clinical practice, Dr. Greaser treats a wide range of disorders. These include Achilles tendon ruptures and tendinitis, foot and ankle fractures, and sports-related injuries. In addition, he cares for patients with bunions, toe deformities, and other structural conditions. These issues often limit mobility and daily function.

A key focus of Dr. Greaser’s practice is minimally invasive and arthroscopic foot and ankle surgery. These techniques reduce soft tissue disruption. As a result, they often support faster recovery. He routinely performs ankle arthroscopy to treat cartilage damage, instability, and impingement. Furthermore, when joint disease becomes more advanced, he offers cartilage repair and ankle replacement surgery. These options aim to restore motion and improve quality of life.

Dr. Greaser has extensive experience in foot and ankle sports medicine. Currently, he serves as team physician for the University of Houston, Houston Baptist University, and the University of St. Thomas. He also works as a consultant for the Houston Dynamo soccer club. Through these roles, he remains involved in the care of competitive athletes.

Originally from Texas, Dr. Greaser earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He then completed medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. After that, he completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He later pursued fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at Ortho Carolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina

During his foot and ankle surgery fellowship, Dr. Greaser treated a high volume of elite athletes. His experience included professional football and basketball players. It also included members of the USA Track and Field Olympic team and ballet performers. This training shaped his performance-based approach to injury care.

Dr. Greaser is currently seeing patients at the Texas Medical Center and Bellaire offices. You can click here to make an appointment.

Education

Undergraduate Degree
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
Internship
General Surgery Internship, The University of Texas Health Science Center Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, The University of Texas Health Science Center Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
Fellowship
Foot and Ankle Fellowship, OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

General orthopedic trauma
Foot and ankle surgery
Arthroscopy and minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery
Foot and Ankle sports injuries
Foot and Ankle trauma and fractures
Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Flatfoot reconstruction
Bunions and hammertoes
Diabetic foot and ankle treatment
Rheumatologic foot and ankle treatment
Revision foot and ankle surgery
Ilizarov External Fixations for deformity correction
Ankle replacement
Extremity fractures

Research Interests

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital/Children’s Medical Center – Dallas, Texas. Mentors: Dr. Lane Wimberly, Dr. Lori Karol. Project: “Outcomes of Operatively Treated Pediatric Lisfranc Injuries”

Baylor University Medical Center – Dallas, Texas. Mentors: Dr. James Brodsky. Project: “Second Metatarsal Phalangeal Instability”

UT Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, Texas. Mentors: Dr. Rahul Banerjee. Project: “Wound Complications After ORIF Calcaneus Fracture: The Parkland Experience 13 years Later”