Dr. Greogry P. Charko, MD is a general orthopaedist who also performs spinal surgery. This includes minimally invasive endoscopic disc removal in the lumbar spine. He also performs arthroscopic surgery on the knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, ankle and hip joints. In addition, he does joint replacement surgery especially in the knee and hip, and partial knee replacements. Dr. Charko also treats fractures, either with conservative measures, such as casting, or with surgery for severe fractures.
Dr. Greogry P. Charko, MD is a general orthopaedist who also performs spinal surgery. This includes minimally invasive endoscopic disc removal in the lumbar spine. He also performs arthroscopic surgery on the knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, ankle and hip joints. In addition, he does joint replacement surgery especially in the knee and hip, and partial knee replacements. Dr. Charko also treats fractures, either with conservative measures, such as casting, or with surgery for severe fractures.
Dr. Gregory P. Charko, MD was born in Elizabeth, NJ and was raised and educated in New Jersey. While in high school he attended courses at Columbia University’s Science Honors program. He was the Valedictorian of the class of 1974 at Woodbridge High School. Dr. Charko attended Cook College, a division of Rutgers University. On the Dean’s list for 7 semesters, he graduated with high honors in biochemistry in 1978. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Dr. Charko attended UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School after that. He received his M.D. in 1982, and then continued at the same institution and it’s allied hospitals in northern and central New Jersey for his Orthopaedic surgery residency. In 1987 he entered private practice. He has been located in Union County for 22 years.
Dr. Charko is married with two children. He’s a sports fan and an avid photographer. Some of the pictures decorating the Union office are his work. He received a second place award from Caribbean Travel and Life magazine in their annual photo contest.
Although Dr. Charko is a general orthopaedist, he also performs spinal surgery. This includes minimally invasive endoscopic disc removal in the lumbar spine. He also performs arthroscopic surgery on the knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, ankle and hip joints. In addition, he does joint replacement surgery especially in the knee and hip, and partial knee replacements. Dr. Charko also treats fractures, either with conservative measures, such as casting, or with surgery for severe fractures.
Excellent Doctor !!!!!
I highly recommend him. He really listens to the issue your having.
Very very good Doctor
The best in his field, excellent person and doctor !
The best surgical doctor, I had lower back surgery and 3 weeks after that I played soccer
Dr Charko is an excellent, thorough, knowledgable and patient Orthopedic Surgeon.. I have been seeing Dr Charko almost 15 years..I highly recommend Dr Charko, Chris and Ernie are always exceptional too. CCook
Dr.Charko. He is a good doctor. He did my knee replacement and I have no problems at all. He’s about to give me my hip placement and I have to lose weight before he do my hip placement I have to take care of before he could do it and he always talk to you he do explain to you what needs to be done, he really cares about his patience and I trust him 100% because he been my daughter over 6 years now I don’t go to no one else but him..?
Dr. Charko Richard was extraordinarily kind and gentle. He explained in detail how my injuries occurred and how they could be overcome.
Simply the best! I sent all my friends and family there. Staff is courteous, friendly, and attentive. Ernie and Dr. Charko are awesome.
Very professional and informative definitely would suggest coming here. The doctor and whole staff was great. Was seen almost immediately no wait time