Michael M. Green
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Michael M. Green, DO

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building

801-662-5888

Primary Children's Hospital

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
801-662-1000

School of Medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
801-581-2267

  • Dr. Michael Green is currently an associate professor (Clinical) of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Department of PMR with adjunct in the Department of Pediatrics), School of Medicine, University of Utah.

    Dr. Green is 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, torticollis and many other physical disabilities. Dr. Green performs spasticity management (including intramuscular injections of Botulinum toxin and phenol), intrathecal baclofen pump management and electrophysiology for selective dorsal rhizotomy.

    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’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 physical disabilities.

    Dr. Green is Board Certified in the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in General Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Subspecialty; and Brain Injury Medicine Subspecialty. 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 on multiple executive committees.

    He completed his residency at the Combined Residency between Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Houston, Texas. Following he completed his Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Phys Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Brain Injury Medicine)
    National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 38 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 16, 2023
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr Green has been a great doctor and while Im sorry to be moving on to another doctor I am confident my next doctor will be just as good.

    May 18, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Siempre tan profesional buscando tratamiento adecuados para mi hijo y sobre todo es un buen ser humano

    April 19, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    He is the best provider on my sons team. We see quite a few. Dr. Green always spend the needed time. He truly cares and it shows. He is an excellent doctor and a kind caring person.

    December 23, 2022
    RIVERTON CLINICS

    He is great! Wait is always a bit long for toddler but he is an excellent doctor

    November 07, 2022
    Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

    The Nurse, Intern and Doctor were very open and concerned!

    October 18, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    I can't say enough positive things about our experience. Everyone was amazing. Dr. Michael Green asked questions, showed concern, and provided options for [NAME REMOVED] unlike almost any other doctor we've ever had contact with. It was a great experience all around.

    June 12, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Green is the best Dr. I have had in 15 years. He is excellent on every level. Additionally his staff is wonderful. Specifically his medical assistant, Melanie! She goes above and beyond to assist me with any medical needs I have.

    June 05, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Dr. Green was very considerate and explained things in a way both my Dad could understand, he also reassured me and noted any concern I had.

    April 18, 2022
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

    Exvellent

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  • Dr. Michael Green is currently an associate professor (Clinical) of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Department of PMR with adjunct in the Department of Pediatrics), School of Medicine, University of Utah.

    Dr. Green is 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, torticollis and many other physical disabilities. Dr. Green performs spasticity management (including intramuscular injections of Botulinum toxin and phenol), intrathecal baclofen pump management and electrophysiology for selective dorsal rhizotomy.

    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’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 physical disabilities.

    Dr. Green is Board Certified in the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in General Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Subspecialty; and Brain Injury Medicine Subspecialty. 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 on multiple executive committees.

    He completed his residency at the Combined Residency between Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Houston, Texas. Following he completed his Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Adjunct
    Board Certification
    American Board of Phys Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Sub: Brain Injury Medicine)
    National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Certification Medical Bioethics Certificate Course - Children’s Mercy Hospital Certificate
    Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine - University of Missouri, Kansas City/Children's Mercy Hospital (CMH) and Clinics Program Fellow
    Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center/Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Alliance Resident
    Pediatrics - Good Samaritan Hospital Transitional Internship
    Professional Medical Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine D.O.
    Major: Physiology, Minor: Chemistry - University of Arizona B.S.
    Undergraduate University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Michael Green, Heakyung Kim, Ruth Gauden, Adam Scheinbergc, A Sebastian Schroedere, Florian Heinene, Steffen Berwecke, Bo Young Hongf and Mark Gormleyg (2022). Needlepoints: Clinical approach to child living with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2022;15(1):91-106. doi: 10.3233/PRM-220006. PMID: 35275576. J Pediatr Rehabil Med.
    2. Vova, Joshua Green, MM Brandenburg, Joline Davison, Loren Paulson, Andrea Depshande, Supreet Oleszek, Joyce Inanoglu, Didem McLaughlin, Matthew (2021). A Consensus Statement on the use of Botulinum Toxin in Pediatric Patients. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12713. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34558213. PM R.
    3. A V Kirby, M L Diener, H Canary, F Sumsion, and MM Green (2021). Community reintegration needs following paediatric brain injury: perspectives of caregivers and service providers.  doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1946176. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34251954. Disabil Rehabil.
    4. Green, MM, Madison Niermeyer, PhD Douglas Ball, MD, DrPH Bradley Jensen, DPT Laura Pace, MD, PhD Robert Shingleton, DPT Bradley Fawver, PhD Stephen K Trapp, PhD (2021). Interoceptive attention regulation in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: Associations between pain and psychiatric symptom severity. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibab049. PMID: 33949672; PMCID: PMC9034325  . J Behav Med.
    5. Ryan S, Dudley N, Green MM, Pruitt C, Jackman G (6/2018). Altered Mental Status at High Altitude. doi: 10.1542/peds.2017-3973. Epub 2018 Jul 5. PMID: 29976571. Pediatrics, 142(2).
    6. Green MM, Wicclair MR, Wocial LD, Kondrat A, Mukherjee D (2017). Moral Distress in Rehabilitation.  doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.05.006. PMID: 28732562. PM R, 9(7), 720–726.
    7. Green MM, Carter B, Lasky A (12/01/2015). Difficult discharge in pediatric rehabilitation medicine causing mental distress. PMID: 26625304. J Soc Work Disabil Rehabil.
    8. Nelson G, Bonkowsky JL, Doll E, Green MM, Helund GL, Moore KR, Bale JF Jr (2015). Recognition and Management of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Children. PMID: 26621554. Pediatr Neurol.
    9. Mclaughlin M, Green MM (2015). Intradural spinal arteriovenous malformation in a 13-month-old female: A case report. PMID: 26410067. J Pediatr Rehabil Med, 8(3), 247-250.
    10. Green MM, Berliner J, Frontera J (2011). Pediatric Idiopathic transverse myelitis presenting as an anterior cord syndrome: a case report. PMID: 22543887. J Pediatr Rehabil Med, 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]. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 91(10), 899-909.

    Book Chapter

    1. Kothari S, Green MM, Durand-Sanchez A (2016). Neurovascular Complications After Nonpenetrating Brain Injury. In Zollman FS (Ed.), Manual of Traumatic Brain Injury: Assessment and Management (Second Edition, pp. 456-465). New York: Demos Medical.
    2. Kothari S, Durand A, Green MM (2011). Neurovascular Complications after Nonpenetrating Brain Injury. In Zollman FS (Ed.), Felise Zollman M.D.’s Traumatic Brain Injury Management Handbook (First, pp. 371-380). New York: Demos Medical.

    Editorial

    1. Deborah Gaebler-Spira, Michael Green, and Heakyung Kim (2022). Let’s get HIP – And learn from others. J Pediatr Rehabil Med.
    2. Deborah Gaebler-Spira and Michael Green (2021). Recognizing and Reacting to challenges  Issue title: Cerebral Palsy.   . J Pediatr Rehabil Med, 14(2), 151-152.
    3. Gaebler-Spira, Deborah, Green MM (2020). Cerebral Palsy . J Pediatr Rehabil Med, 13(2).
    4. Michael M Green, Deborah Gaebler-Spira (2019). Cerebral Palsy Special Edition. 12(2), 113-114.

    Other

    1. Green MM (9/2018). Walking Changes and AssociatedImplications across the Lifespan forIndividuals with Cerebral Palsy - Fact Sheet http://www.aacpdm.org/publications/fact-sheetshttp://www.aacpdm.org/publications/fact-sheets. AACPDM. Milwaukee, WI: AACPDM.
    2. Green MM, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (2013). In Case You Missed It . . . The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. (5(3)).
    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, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (2013). In Case You Missed It. The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Leter. Editor of Pediatric Passages from 2015-2018. (5(2)).
    5. Green MM, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (2013). Green MM, Fuentes M, Tsao E, Apkon S (2013). In Case You Missed It . . . The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. (5(3)). Editor of Pediatric Passages from 2015-2018.
    6. Green MM (2012). In Case You Missed It. . . The Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities Council Quarterly Information Letter. Pediatric Passages (4(4)).
    7. Green MM, Settle E (2001). Jewish Genetic Disorders. University of Arizona Honors' Center.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Green, MM (2021). Research for the Red Fred Project on Spinal Cord Injury for Josie Roest's book "Soaring Without Wings"  [Web]. Available: http://redfredproject.com/josie-ut  .
    2. Michael Green, DO, Wendy Walker, RN, Jenny Wood, RN (2019). Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury [Web].
    3. Green MM (2009). Are Patients Likely to Understand the Educational Information Available On-Line? [Web]. Rehab in Review. Available: https://www.rehabinreview.com/.