Dr. Victor E. Greco

About the Doctor

Dr. Victor E. Greco is an orthopedic surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 6‑10 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine (2013–2017), completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH), and then a hand surgery fellowship at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2022–2023). Dr. Greco has a 4/5 patient rating based on 11 reviews; patients note that he makes time for them, listens attentively, clearly explains, and has excellent ability to answer questions. His clinical expertise includes bursitis and joint inflammation, rotator cuff injury, arthritis, inflamed tendons of the upper body, carpal tunnel syndrome, and joint pain. He subspecializes in elbow surgery, hand surgery, orthopedic trauma, and shoulder surgery. Dr. Greco currently accepts new patients and is affiliated with AHN Allegheny General Hospital and AHN Wexford Hospital. He accepts Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, Highmark, and Medicaid.

• 6‑10 years of experience in orthopedics; fellowship‑trained in hand surgery

• Subspecialties: elbow, hand, shoulder, and trauma surgery

• 4/5 patient rating; known for attentive listening and clear explanations

• Accepts new patients and Medicaid; affiliated with top‑ranked AHN Allegheny General Hospital

Education & Training

Medical School – West Virginia University School of Medicine 
Residency – Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH), Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship/Additional Training – Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Rotator cuff injury and tears

• Bursitis and joint inflammation

• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Inflamed tendons of the upper body (tendinitis, e.g., tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)

• Joint pain (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand)

• Fractures and dislocations of the upper extremity

• Ligament injuries (e.g., thumb ulnar collateral ligament – skier’s thumb)

• Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis)

• Dupuytren’s contracture

• Nerve compression syndromes (cubital tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel syndrome)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Carpal tunnel release (open or endoscopic)

• Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic or open)

• Shoulder arthroscopy (labral repair, debridement, biceps tenodesis)

• Elbow arthroscopy and open elbow surgery

• Trigger finger release

• Fracture fixation (open reduction internal fixation – ORIF) of upper extremity

• Tendon repair (flexor/extensor)

• Ganglion cyst excision

• Cubital tunnel release (ulnar nerve transposition)

• Joint aspiration and injection (corticosteroids)

• Dupuytren’s fasciectomy or needle aponeurotomy

Services Offered

Dr. Greco provides comprehensive orthopedic care focused on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. He offers both non‑surgical (medications, splinting, therapy) and surgical treatments for acute injuries (fractures, dislocations, tendon tears) and chronic conditions (carpal tunnel, tendinitis, arthritis). He performs detailed physical examinations, interprets imaging studies (X‑ray, MRI, ultrasound), and develops personalized treatment plans. His surgical expertise includes arthroscopic shoulder and elbow procedures, fracture fixation, nerve decompression, and tendon repair. Dr. Greco emphasizes clear communication and patient education, ensuring individuals understand their condition and treatment options. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Orthopedic consultation for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand problems

• Diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis

• Fracture and dislocation care (casting, closed reduction, surgery)

• Carpal tunnel release (open or endoscopic)

• Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic)

• Shoulder and elbow arthroscopy

• Trigger finger release

• Tendon repair (flexor and extensor)

• Joint injections (corticosteroid)

• Post‑operative rehabilitation coordination

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Highmark (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Medicaid (accepted – via United Healthcare)

Practice Locations

Address: 1307 Federal St, Ste 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 1-814-791-8456

Hospital Affiliations

• AHN Allegheny General Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA

• AHN Wexford Hospital – Wexford, PA