Benjamin H. Greiner, DO, MPH
Internal Medicine
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About Benjamin H. Greiner, DO, MPH
True healing begins with a genuine connection. This is the deep-seated belief in the heart of my personalized primary care practice, a connection that goes beyond the clinical and touches the human spirit. As a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and Officer in the Army National Guard, I've seen firsthand how resilience and proactive care can transform lives. My own journey has been shaped by a passion for forming strong, trusting relationships with my patients, drawing on my expertise to deliver comprehensive primary care that helps tackle even the most complex medical conditions with precision and empathy.
I approach medicine holistically, recognizing that health isn't just about treating symptoms - it's about nurturing the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. By integrating evidence-based lifestyle changes, nutritional guidance, stress management techniques, and complementary therapies alongside traditional medical interventions, I help patients unlock their innate potential for wellness.
What sets my practice apart is the time I dedicate to each individual. I offer extended appointment times - often 30 minutes to an hour or more - so we can dive deep into your concerns without the rush of a typical office visit. This allows us to explore your unique story, uncover root causes, and craft personalized plans that fit your life. I know health doesn't operate on a 9-to-5 schedule, so I provide 24/7 availability to me via phone, text, or secure messaging, in addition to same day/next day appointments. Whether it's a late-night question about a new symptom or guidance during a stressful moment, I'm here as your steadfast partner, ensuring you never feel alone in your health journey. While Medicare has discontinued coverage for video visits in most cases, I continue to offer this service as illness can strike whether you’re on vacation or a business trip out of state. Additionally, my MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices.
Honest, open communication is the foundation of everything I do. I'm passionate about building lifelong bonds through education and motivational interviewing, empowering you to take the reins on your health. This collaborative spirit turns patients into active participants, creating partnerships that lead to lasting change. My mission is simple: to deliver quality care with the trust and compassion I'd demand for my own family. Every patient is seen as a unique individual, deserving of tailored attention and an unyielding commitment to their well-being.
With over 50 peer-reviewed papers on chronic-disease reversal and behavioral health, I’ve proven - again and again - that small, sustained lifestyle shifts can reignite energy, libido, memory, mood, and heart strength, often slashing medication lists in half. My job is to hand you the evidence, the roadmap, and the skills needed so you can run the play.
Medicine, to me, is a sacred conversation.
You bring your life; I bring my stethoscope, my research, my phone at 2 a.m., and the same fierce protectiveness I’d give my own parents. Together we turn “managing illness” into “mastering wellness.”
If that sounds like the kind of doctor-patient relationship you’ve been craving, let’s start the conversation today. Your brighter, stronger tomorrow is already waiting.
Galveston, TX
Internal Medicine 2021-2023
Galveston, TX
2020-2021
Tulsa, OK
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 2020
Stillwater, OK
Master of Public Health 2017
Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 2015
University of Texas Medical Branch
- Chair, House Officer Association, Graduate Medical Education 2022-2023
- Member, Well-Being Committee, Graduate Medical Education 2022-2023
- Member, Credentialing Committee 2022-2023
- Vice President, House Officer Association, Graduate Medical Education 2021-2022
- Committee Member, Graduate Medical Education Quality Improvement and Program Review 2021-2022
- Member, Research Development Committee, Department of Internal Medicine 2021-2022
2019 Excellence in Public Health Award
examinations: a cross-sectional analysis of the behavioural risk factor surveillance system.
Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2025 Mar 26;26:e33. doi: 10.1017/S1463423624000392. PMID: 40135581; PMCID: PMC11955530."
Greiner B, Elenwo C, Hartwell M. Increased serum cotinine and obesity negatively impact asthma exacerbations and hospitalizations; A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 1-20. 2022. doi: 10.1017 /cts.2022.509
Greiner B, Cronin K, Salazar L, Hartwell M. Asthma related disparities in emergency department usage and clinical outcomes among Spanish speaking Hispanic patients. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.11.002.
Braun A, Hartwell M, Montgomery M, Emerson S, Morris K, Greiner B. Prevalence of metabolically healthy obesity in the United States: a cross-sectional evaluation of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice. 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2022.10.009
Perkins D, Lopez A, Balcerak G, Greiner B, Hartwell M. Disparities in seasonal influenza vaccine uptake and language preference among Hispanic US adults: an analysis of the 2017-2020 BRFSS. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2022. doi: l 0.15 l 5/jom-2022-0138
National Guard Association of the United States
- Field Surgeon, Captain, Medical Corps 2020-present
- Medical Student, First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps 2018-2020
- Medical Student, Second Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps 2016-2018
- Squad Leader, Sergeant, Emergency Medical 2014-2016
- Private - Specialist, Combat Medic 2010-2014
Benefits of joining Dr. Greiner's practice with MDVIP
The office of Benjamin H. Greiner, DO, MPH
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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