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About Dr. Gebauer
Gregory Gebauer, MD, MS, joined Murphy Wainer Orthopedic Specialists as an
orthopedic spine surgeon in June 2025. A graduate of the New Jersey Medical
School, Dr. Gebauer went on to receive advanced training at two of the world’s
top-ranked institutions for orthopedic care – completing a residency in
orthopedics at Johns Hopkins Medicine and a spine surgery fellowship at
Thomas Jefferson University / Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, where he
trained with both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons.
A NEW SERVICE FOR PATIENTS
A well-respected orthopedic spine surgeon in Florida for more than a decade, Dr.
Gebauer was excited to join Murphy Wainer and add a new dimension to the practice’s
services. Patients with spine issues previously could receive on-site physical therapy
and nonsurgical treatments provided by Dr. Wesley Ibazebo, but had to be referred
elsewhere if surgery was needed.
“Now, if those treatments aren’t working and patients may need surgery, I can help,” says Dr. Gebauer. “Dr. Ibazebo and I can
work together to offer the full spectrum of care at Murphy Wainer for patients with spinal conditions.”
A PASSION FOR MEDICINE
As a child growing up in Springfield, NJ, Dr. Gebauer got an early introduction to medicine, washing ambulances at the volunteer
first aid squad where his father served as an EMT. By the time Dr. Gebauer was 16, he had earned certification as an EMT himself
and joined his father in responding to emergencies.
He set out in college to become a biomedical engineer, inspired by a friend’s father who developed prosthetics and orthotics for
special needs children. While in graduate school, Dr. Gebauer collaborated closely with a physician, conducting research and
testing on devices used during spine surgery. When he was invited to the operating room to observe a device being placed in spine
surgery, “I became fascinated by the complexity and intricacy of the spine and changed my career path,” he says.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
•
North American Spine Society
•
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
EDUCATION
•
Undergraduate degree: Mechanical
Engineering, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
•
Master’s degree: Biomedical Engineering,
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
•
Medical degree: New Jersey Medical School
•
Residency: Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins
Medicine, Baltimore, MD
•
Fellowship: Spine Surgery, Thomas Jefferson
University / Rothman Orthopaedic Institute,
Philadelphia, PA
ADVANCED TRAINING, WHOLE-PERSON CARE
With his world-class training in neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Gebauer brings leading-edge expertise from both
disciplines to his work with patients. Before joining Murphy Wainer, he spent 14 years treating the full spectrum of spinal problems
as an orthopedic spine surgeon in Port Charlotte, FL, where he was also one of the team physicians for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The most common conditions that Dr. Gebauer sees are: stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column, usually due to arthritis); sciatica
(pain from a pinched sciatic nerve, often radiating down a leg); and radiculopathy (pain from another compressed nerve in the spine).
His biggest satisfaction comes from helping patients solve their unique issues, whether through surgery or other treatments.
“I pride myself on really listening to patients, explaining things, and working together with them to develop our treatment plan,” he
says. “I take the whole person into account, not just their pain or their spinal condition, but their overall health, and what their
specific goals are in treatment – whether it’s decreased pain, better function, or being better able to walk, exercise, or maintain
mobility. How can we achieve those goals?”
SPECIALTIES
•
Sciatica/pinched nerves
•
Neck and low back pain
•
Herniated disks in the neck and back
•
Degenerative spine diseases
•
Spinal fractures and trauma
•
Minimally invasive and motion
preservation surgeries
FAMILY AND INTERESTS
After their years in Florida, Dr. Gebauer and his wife were
happy to move closer to extended family and excited to have
the opportunity to experience four seasons once again. Dr.
Gebauer devotes much of his free time to family activities
with his wife and their four children. Together they enjoy
traveling, skiing, concerts, and watching sports. He is also a
runner, an avid reader, and a lifelong Mets fan.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Orthopaedic Surgery
HONORS
•
Ruy V. Lourenço Dean’s Award, New Jersey
Medical School
•
Chief Administrative Resident, Johns Hopkins
Department of Orthopedics
•
Chief of Surgery, Fawcett Hospital, Port
Charlotte, FL
•
President of the Medical Staff, Fawcett
Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL
FUN FACT
Dr. Gebauer is a member of a committee that writes
questions for the test that orthopedic surgeons must pass to
be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
PLAY THE VIDEO BELOW TO MEET DR. GEBAUER
ON-SITE
AFTER HOURS
ORTHOPEDIC
QUICK LINKS
SPECIALTIES
ABOUT DR GEBAUER
PATIENT REVIEWS
PATIENT RESOURCES
APPOINTMENT REQUEST
CONTACT US
COPYRIGHT © MURPHY WAINER ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
WEB DEVELOPMENT BY A BETTER WEB, INC.
Gregory Gebauer, MD, MS,
joined Murphy Wainer
Orthopedic Specialists as an
orthopedic spine surgeon in
June 2025. A graduate of the
New Jersey Medical School,
Dr. Gebauer went on to
receive advanced training at
two of the world’s top-ranked
institutions for orthopedic
care – completing a residency in orthopedics at
Johns Hopkins Medicine and a spine surgery
fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University /
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, where he trained
with both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine
surgeons.
A NEW SERVICE FOR PATIENTS
A well-respected orthopedic spine surgeon in
Florida for more than a decade, Dr. Gebauer was
excited to join Murphy Wainer and add a new
dimension to the practice’s services. Patients with
spine issues previously could receive on-site
physical therapy and nonsurgical treatments
provided by Dr. Wesley Ibazebo, but had to be
referred elsewhere if surgery was needed.
“Now, if those treatments aren’t working and
patients may need surgery, I can help,” says Dr.
Gebauer. “Dr. Ibazebo and I can work together to
offer the full spectrum of care at Murphy Wainer
for patients with spinal conditions.”
A PASSION FOR MEDICINE
As a child growing up in Springfield, NJ, Dr.
Gebauer got an early introduction to medicine,
washing ambulances at the volunteer first aid
squad where his father served as an EMT. By the
time Dr. Gebauer was 16, he had earned
certification as an EMT himself and joined his
father in responding to emergencies.
He set out in college to become a biomedical
engineer, inspired by a friend’s father who
developed prosthetics and orthotics for special
needs children. While in graduate school, Dr.
Gebauer collaborated closely with a physician,
conducting research and testing on devices used
during spine surgery. When he was invited to the
operating room to observe a device being placed in
spine surgery, “I became fascinated by the
complexity and intricacy of the spine and changed
my career path,” he says.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
•
North American Spine Society
•
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
EDUCATION
•
Undergraduate degree: Mechanical
Engineering, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
•
Master’s degree: Biomedical Engineering,
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
•
Medical degree: New Jersey Medical School
•
Residency: Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins
Medicine, Baltimore, MD
•
Fellowship: Spine Surgery, Thomas Jefferson
University / Rothman Orthopaedic Institute,
Philadelphia, PA
ADVANCED TRAINING,
WHOLE-PERSON CARE
With his world-class training in neurosurgical and
orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Gebauer brings
leading-edge expertise from both disciplines to his
work with patients. Before joining Murphy Wainer,
he spent 14 years treating the full spectrum of
spinal problems as an orthopedic spine surgeon in
Port Charlotte, FL, where he was also one of the
team physicians for the Tampa Bay Rays.
The most common conditions that Dr. Gebauer
sees are: stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column,
usually due to arthritis); sciatica (pain from a
pinched sciatic nerve, often radiating down a leg);
and radiculopathy (pain from another compressed
nerve in the spine).
His biggest satisfaction comes from helping
patients solve their unique issues, whether
through surgery or other treatments.
“I pride myself on really listening to patients,
explaining things, and working together with them
to develop our treatment plan,” he says. “I take the
whole person into account, not just their pain or
their spinal condition, but their overall health, and
what their specific goals are in treatment –
whether it’s decreased pain, better function, or
being better able to walk, exercise, or maintain
mobility. How can we achieve those goals?”
SPECIALTIES
•
Sciatica/pinched nerves
•
Neck and low back pain
•
Herniated disks in the neck and back
•
Degenerative spine diseases
•
Spinal fractures and trauma
•
Minimally invasive and motion
preservation surgeries
FAMILY AND INTERESTS
After their years in Florida, Dr. Gebauer and his
wife were happy to move closer to extended
family and excited to have the opportunity to
experience four seasons once again. Dr. Gebauer
devotes much of his free time to family activities
with his wife and their four children. Together they
enjoy traveling, skiing, concerts, and watching
sports. He is also a runner, an avid reader, and a
lifelong Mets fan.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Orthopaedic Surgery
HONORS
•
Ruy V. Lourenço Dean’s Award, New Jersey
Medical School
•
Chief Administrative Resident, Johns Hopkins
Department of Orthopedics
•
Chief of Surgery, Fawcett Hospital, Port
Charlotte, FL
•
President of the Medical Staff, Fawcett
Hospital, Port Charlotte, FL
FUN FACT
Dr. Gebauer is a member of a committee that writes
questions for the test that orthopedic surgeons
must pass to be certified by the American Board of
Orthopaedic Surgery.
About Dr. Gebauer
PLAY THE VIDEO BELOW TO
MEET DR. GEBAUER
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