Amanda Greening

Physician Assistant

Amanda Greening is an experienced Physician Assistant specializing in neurosurgery who is passionate about helping patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their treatment journey. With extensive clinical experience across multiple medical specialties and advanced training in neurological care, Amanda focuses on delivering thoughtful, individualized treatment while guiding patients through every step of recovery with empathy, education, and trust.

Education & Training:

Board Certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Marquette University, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Michigan State University, 2022
Member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Medical Fraternity at Michigan State University
Completed advanced clinical clerkships in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Behavioral Medicine, Family Medicine, and Obstetrics/Gynecology
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association
Completed NIH Stroke Scale Training, 2024
Licensed Physician Assistant in Connecticut

More About Amanda Greening:

Amanda Greening is a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in neurosurgery with a strong foundation in neurological medicine, perioperative care, and patient-centered treatment. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Marquette University after completing her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Michigan State University, where she graduated with academic distinction and actively participated in medical and honors organizations.

Amanda’s passion for neurosurgery is deeply personal, inspired by the compassionate care she once received herself. She is committed to providing patients with the same level of empathy, guidance, and expertise throughout their healthcare journey. Her approach focuses on open communication, trust, and collaboration to help patients feel informed and empowered during treatment and recovery.

Throughout her clinical training, Amanda gained extensive hands-on experience in neurosurgery and neurology, assisting in procedures including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, total disk arthroplasty, laminectomy, kyphoplasty, sacroiliac joint fusion, and ventriculo-peritoneal shunt placement. She also completed clerkships in emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, behavioral medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and obstetrics/gynecology, giving her a comprehensive understanding of patient care across diverse medical settings.

Outside of medicine, Amanda enjoys cooking, hiking, running, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Her dedication to compassionate care and continuous learning makes her a valued member of the Elite Brain & Spine team.

Additional Credentials & Recognitions:

Board-certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Specialized clinical focus in Neurosurgery with additional Emergency Department experience.