Michael M. Green, D.O.

Bio

Dr. Michael Green is currently an assistant professor (Clinical) of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dept of Pediatrics with adjunct in PMR), School of Medicine, University of Utah. At the University of Utah adult PMR clinic he manages the rehabilitation needs of adults with childhood onset disabilities. This clinic specializes in the transition care of pediatric to adult rehabilitation systems. Dr. Green is also currently an attending physician at Primary Children’s Hospital where he manages an inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation service. He cares for children with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injuries, peripheral nerve injuries and torticollis. Dr. Green performs electrophysiology for selective dorsal rhizotomy including spasticity management and offering treatment with oral medications, intramuscular injections of Botox and phenol, as well as intrathecal baclofen pump management. Dr. Green’s primary goal is to promote the best outcome and best situation for each patient, and be supportive of their needs and situation. He is an advocate for patients and their families, as well as strives to optimize patient care. Dr. Green is continuously working toward improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

Dr. Green is Board Certified in the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Subspecialty Boarding; and Brain Injury Medicine Subspecialty Boarding. Dr. Green is also currently a member of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and is an active member of the life span subcommittee. He is also a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is the Vice Chair of Communications for the Pediatric/Developmental Committee and the Council Executive Committee.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Office Locations

Academic Bio

Dr. Green completed a pediatric internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in New York and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas/Baylor College of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Alliance Program in Houston. Afterwards, he completed a two-year Pediatric Rehabilitation Alliance Program at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He is presently an assistant professor at the University of Utah in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Dept of Peds with adjunct in PMR) and an adjunct faculty member for the Department of Pediatrics at Primary Children's Hospital. He is involved in research on the efficacy of botulinum chemodenervation for the treatment of refractory torticollis in toddlers and also the Principal Investigator of a researcher-initiated study on how Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is associated with acquired brain injury. Dr. Green has additional research interest in acquired and congenital brain injuries/malformations, as well as spinal cord injury. He is involved with direct resident teaching duties through clinical teaching, as well as through didactic lectures.

Education History

Selected Provider Publications

Journal Article

1. Mclaughlin M, Green MM (2015). Intradural spinal arteriovenous malformation in a 13-month-old female: A case report. PMID: 26410067. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 8(3), 247-250.
2. Green MM, Berliner J, Frontera J (2011). Pediatric Idiopathic transverse myelitis presenting as an anterior cord syndrome: a case report. PMID: 22543887. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 5(2), 1-6.

Review

1. Francisco GE, Tan H, Green M (2012). Do botulinum toxins have a role in the management of neuropathic pain?: a focused review. [Review]. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91(10), 899-909.

Book Chapter

1. Kothari S, Durand A, Green MM (2011). Neurovascular Complications after Nonpenetrating Brain Injury. In Felise Zollman M.D.’s Traumatic Brain Injury Management Handbook.

Other

1. Green MM, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (08012013). In Case You Missed It . . . The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. (5(3)).
2. Green MM, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (06012013). In Case You Missed It. The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. (5(2)).
3. Green MM, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (2013). In Case You Missed It ...The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. Pediatric Passages (5(1)).
4. Green MM (12/01/2012). In Case You Missed It. . . The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. Pediatric Passages (4(4)).
5. Green MM, Settle E (2001). Jewish Genetic Disorders. University of Arizona Honors' Center.

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

1. Green MM (2009). Are Patients Likely to Understand the Educational Information Available On-Line? [Web]. Rehab in Review. Available: https://www.rehabinreview.com/.

Poster

1. Vardey R, Mayer M, Green MM, Hahn M, Tian S (10012012). Hypothyroidism with Cognitive Response to Levothyroxine in Vegetative State. Poster session presented at American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Atlanta.
2. Green MM, Grabendike K, Korth M (2012). Rehabilitation of Children with Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: The Psychosocial Aspect. Poster session presented at Howard Steel Conference, Lake Beuna Vista, FL.