Dr. Greg Galano MD
Practice Name
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Trauma Surgeon
- Surgeon
Professional Statement
Dr. Galano is a graduate of the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he obtained his MD degree. Prior to that, his undergraduate degree was …
Dr. Galano is a graduate of the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he obtained his MD degree. Prior to that, his undergraduate degree was obtained from Johns Hopkins University. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at New York Orthopaedic Hospital- Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Galano completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he served as an assistant team physician to the New York Knicks and St. Johns University. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip, as well as elbow surgery, shoulder instability, labral tears, rotator cuff tears, total shoulder replacement, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and meniscus injuries, as well as fractures and trauma. He has authored numerous scholarly articles, book chapters, and presentations on these areas.
Education
- Medical School - Columbia University
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Internship in Orthopaedic and General Surgery
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Hospital for Special Surgery, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Professional Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Association
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Association of American Medical Colleges
Awards and Publications
- Phi Beta Kappa, Johns Hopkins University, 2001
- Graduated with honors in Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University, 2001
- Graduated with honors in Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University, 2001
- Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma Best PGY3 Orthopaedic Teaching Resident Columbia University, 2008
- Selection as a AOA/AAMC-ORR Representative, 2008-2010
- Selected to participate in AOA Resident Leadership Forum, 2009
- Selected as Robert Carroll Resident of the Year in Hand/Upper Extremity at Columbia University, 2009
- Selected as Resident of the Month, Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, June 2010
- Selected as Senior Resident of the Year, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University, 2009-2010
- Selected as Chief Fellow, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2010-2011
- Reviewer, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS)
- Reviewer, ORTHOPEDICS
Insurances Accepted
Patient Reviews
Dr. Galano has been really helpful and patient. He really listened to my symptoms and has been explaining everything along the way.
Listen throughly to all I had to say and didnt dismiss anything. Highly recommend.
Dr. Galano is such a nice guy, he took the time to explain my injury and options that I could take. I didn't feel rushed at all. Would definitely recommend to friends of mine.