About Gregory Waryasz, MD
Gregory Waryasz, MD, CSCS, is triple fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Waryasz's goal is to improve the quality of life of his patients by integrating his unique background in sports medicine, strength and conditioning and foot/ankle training. He enjoys seeing patients of all ages, with a variety of activity levels.
Dr. Waryasz received his BS in Biology at Boston College, where he apprenticed as a strength and conditioning coach for all the athletic teams. He attended medical school at Tufts University and completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Brown University. After his residency, Dr. Waryasz completed three years of fellowship training. Dr. Waryasz spent his first year of training focusing on orthopedic trauma at Brown University, where he cared for patients of all ages with a variety of fractures. While at Brown, Dr. Waryasz served as a team physician, providing sideline coverage for Brown Athletics, the Providence Bruins and USA Gymnastics. After leaving Brown, Dr. Waryasz completed two more years of training at Mass General – the first in Sports Medicine and the second in Foot and Ankle Surgery. While at Mass General, Dr. Waryasz was part of the medical staff for several professional sports teams, including the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins and New England Revolution. Dr. Waryasz currently is the Head Team Orthopaedist for Northeastern University and is working with several professional soccer players, the Boston Renegades Beep Baseball team and as a team physician for Boston Public Schools. He also serves as am orthopedic consultant for several collegiate athletic programs including Boston College, Merrimack College and Curry College.
Dr. Waryasz's clinical interests are sports medicine conditions of the foot/ankle and knee, fracture care and reconstruction surgery of the foot and ankle. He also has a clinical interest in injuries related to bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting and high intensity training (HIIT, HIPT, CrossFit, etc). He serves as the lower extremity orthopedic consultant to the Mass General Paralysis clinic where he performs tendon transfer surgery for patients with neurologic dysfunction.
Dr. Waryasz has been a personal trainer for more than 20 years, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and enjoys consulting with recreational, collegiate and professional athletes. He is an active researcher with more than 80 peer reviewed publications, and he serves on the international outreach committee for the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is a current article reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle International , Strength and Conditioning Journal and the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
Clinical Interests:
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle arthritis
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
- Bunions
- Cartilage injuries
- Foot & ankle fractures
- Foot deformity
- Foot drop
- Fracture nonunion
- Hammertoe
- Meniscus tear
- Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus (OLT) and Ankle (OCD)
- Patella fracture
- Patellar tendon rupture
- Peroneal tendon tears
- Post traumatic arthritis & deformity
- Quadriceps tendon rupture
- Sports injuries to the foot & ankle
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Locations
Mass General/Newton-Wellesley Foot & Ankle Center
52 Second Ave.
Blue Building, Suite 1150, First Floor
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 617-724-9338
Foot & Ankle Service
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3F
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-9338
Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care
104 Endicott Street
Lower level
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 617-724-9338
Fax: 781-487-4003
Medical Education
- MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
- Residency, Rhode Island Hospital/Lifespan
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, Rhode Island Hospital/Lifespan
American Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Waryasz is an active researcher in both orthopedic surgery and strength and conditioning. He has extensively published in foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic trauma and sports medicine. He is actively involved in all types of research including basic science and clinical. He has a special interest in bioabsorbable orthopedic fixation.
He is an active member of the Foot and Ankle Research and Innovation Lab (FARIL) at Mass General and lectures globally on topics pertaining to foot and ankle surgery and sports medicine.? He enjoys performing research to help innovate patient care and improve the patient care experience. He is active in product design and surgical innovations.
Publications
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Select Publications:
- Pidgeon, T. S., Crisco, J. J., Waryasz, G. R., Moore, D. C. & DaSilva, M. F. Ulnar Styloid Base Fractures Cause Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability in a Cadaveric Model. Hand N. Y. N 13, 65–73 (2018).
- Vopat, B. Waryasz GR et al. Epidemiology of Navicular Injury at the NFL Combine and Their Impact on an Athlete’s Prospective NFL Career. Orthop. J. Sports Med. 5, 2325967117723285 (2017).
- Waryasz, G. R., Marcaccio, S., Gil, J. A., Owens, B. D. & Fadale, P. D. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair and Biologic Innovations. JBJS Rev. 5, e2 (2017).
- Waryasz, G. R. et al. Patient Comprehension of Carpal Tunnel Surgery: An Investigation of Health Literacy. Hand N. Y. N 12, 175–180 (2017).
- Waryasz, G. R., Marcaccio, S. & Gil, J. A. Technique Tip- Use of an ACL Guide for Fixation or Fusion of Lisfranc Injuries . Foot Ankle Spec. 10, 149–151 (2017).
- DeFroda, S. F., Nacca, C., Waryasz, G. R. & Owens, B. D. Diagnosis and Management of Distal Clavicle Osteolysis. Orthopedics 40, 119–124 (2017). Johnson, J. P. et al. Vertically Oriented Femoral Neck Fractures: A Biomechanical.
Excellent all around experience
It was a great experience and definitely recommend.
awesome doctor
Excellent caring physician. Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Greg Waryasz is the best. He got my son in on the same day as his injury. He was very receptive. He ordered the correct tests. He got them all ordered on the same day and he let me know immediately the results.
I was seen promptly after having a series of X-rays. Each provider along the way was very respectful, knowledgeable and helpful with regards to my particular needs and situation. I really feel like I was being treated like a valued patient and look forward to continuing care as needed and instructed.
I thought that Dr. Waryasz did a great job fulfilling the things that I came to do in the appointment and he was able to sort of pivot in the moment and get me what I needed and his initial recommendation wasn't quite what I was hoping for and we talked about it a little more and I was able to get what I wanted and I just thought it was a really ... Read More
After about 3 years of off and on calf issues Greg took the time to figure out what was wrong. He is the only doctor to go to for lower extremity issues. So when I had an ankle issue going on he was the only choice I'd make. Everyone hates going to the doctor but when a doctor is actually helpful and provides resolutions and great plans it's not ... Read More
I had an x-ray technician that x-rayed my foot and ankle, very much knowledgeable and explaining everything, very compassionate.
My provider explained everything in a clear and concise manner and took extra time to answer all of my questions.