Dr. Gerald Q. Greenfield, Jr., MD, FAAOS, FACS
Orthopedist
9150 Huebner Rd Ste 290 San Antonio TX, 78240About
Dr. Gerald Greenfield, Jr. is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Greenfield, Jr. specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Greenfield, Jr. tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Gerald Q. Greenfield, Jr., MD, FAAOS, FACS's Expert Contributions
Can chiropractic help with swelling?
There is no basis for any chiropractic care reducing swelling outside of the application of ice or bandages. READ MORE
Do I need a wheelchair after spine surgery?
Not likely. Depending on the type of "spine surgery" performed, a brace may be recommended, but not likely a wheelchair. READ MORE
Are orthotics enough for foot bunions?
They are enough if the symptoms are reduced. READ MORE
How long will my elbow dislocation take to heal?
One year. READ MORE
My 80 year old mother recently fell and fractured her ankle. How long should it take for her to recover?
Healing 8-12 weeks, functional recovery 6-8 months. READ MORE
Why do I have pain in my groin area during certain movements?
See a urologist or gynecologist first; or even a pain management specialist. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gerald Q. Greenfield, Jr., who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.
Dr. Greenfield, Jr. is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon with extraordinary expertise in spinal surgery and non-surgical spinal care. He is currently a part of the team of professionals at South Texas Spinal Clinic, P.A.
The surgeons at South Texas Spinal Clinic have extensive experience in treating almost every musculoskeletal and orthopedic issue. They specialize in both medical and surgical management of back and neck disorders or injuries, herniated discs resulting in arm or leg pain, scoliosis, traumatic bone fractures, total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, sports medicine injuries, and repair of damaged cartilage and ligaments (to name just a few). They use the latest state-of-the-art techniques to perform minimally invasive surgery, microendoscopic discectomy, interbody fusions, partial and total joint replacement, and arthroscopic sports medicine surgery of the knee and shoulder.
A 1978 graduate of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Greenfield, Jr. also graduated with his Master’s degree in Counseling from the said establishment. While at Johns Hopkins, he was a four-year letterman and an All-American Athlete in track and field.
He completed a rotating internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Dr. Greenfield then completed fellowships in spine and trauma surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and at the Kantonsspital St.Gallen in Switzerland. He served as chief of spine surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center and was team physician for the USA Modern Pentathlon Team.
As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.
With 30 years of active and reserve service in the Army, Dr. Greenfield, Jr. served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the first Gulf War and in Iraq in the second Gulf War. He is also a past president of the Board of the American Academy of Pain Management.
Maintaining fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Practicing medicine in the state of Texas, Dr. Greenfield, Jr. is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio, Kindred Hospital – San Antonio, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio, Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, and Forest Park Medical Center.
As much as he enjoys being a physician, he loves teaching and consequently serves on the clinical faculty of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.
Crediting his successful career to his hard work, Dr. Greenfield, Jr. has published (including a book on pain management) and presented in local, national, and international forums.
In his spare time, he enjoys parachuting, traveling, and paragliding. He speaks several languages, including English, Spanish, and German.
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