Dr. Daniel Gonzales-Luna

Daniel Gonzales-Luna, MD

  • Assistant Professor
Contact
713-486-9800
281-392-3666 fax

Biography

Daniel Gonzales-Luna, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (external link). 

Clinical Interests 

Dr. Gonzales-Luna specializes in orthopedic trauma and treats complex musculoskeletal injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. He also manages fractures with nonunion or malunion, helping patients recover when injuries fail to heal properly. 

In addition, he performs hip and knee replacement surgery for degenerative and post-traumatic arthritis. He also has extensive experience with shoulder replacement surgery, treating both arthritis and shoulder fractures. By combining trauma and reconstructive expertise, Dr. Gonzales-Luna delivers comprehensive care for patients facing challenging orthopedic conditions. Additionally, he is fluent in English and Spanish, which allows him to connect with a wide range of patients. 

Background 

A native Houstonian, Dr. Gonzales-Luna graduated as valedictorian at Lamar High School. He then attended Rice University, where he studied civil engineering and played NCAA Division I baseball as a four-year letter winner. Afterward, he pursued medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. There, he graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 

Education and Training 

Following medical school, Dr. Gonzales-Luna remained at UTHealth Houston for a five-year orthopedic surgery residency. He then completed fellowship training in orthopedic trauma at the Reno Orthopedic Center in Nevada under the supervision of Tim Bray, MD, and Peter Althausen, MD. His fellowship also included dedicated training in arthroplasty and pediatric trauma, which broadened his skills across both adult and pediatric care. 

Outside work, he enjoys playing and following sports and values time with his wife and children. 

Location and Appointments 

Dr. Gonzales-Luna currently sees patients in our clinic in Katy, Texas. You can click here (external link) to request an appointment or call our office at 713-486-9800. 

Education

Undergraduate Degree
Rice University, Houston, Texas
Medical Degree
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas
Fellowship
Orthopedic Trauma at the Reno Orthopedic Center, Reno, Nevada

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Critically Injured Trauma Patients
  • Complex Fractures of the Upper and Lower Extremities
  • Elbow and Wrist fractures
  • Surgery of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
  • Open Fractures
  • Nonunions
  • Malunions
  • Infections
  • Pediatric Fractures
  • Periprosthetic Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee
  • Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Publications

Visit the PubMed profile page

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Mohammed S, Mendez-Reyes JE, McElhany A, Gonzales-Luna D, Van Buren G, Bland DS, Villafane-Ferriol N, Pierzynski JA, West CA, Silberfein EJ, Fisher WE.: Venous thrombosis following pancreaticoduodenectomy with venous resection. J Surg Res. 2018;228:271-280.
  • Gonzales-Luna D, Smith DW. Osteomalacia in a Young Adult Male Presenting as Chronic Wrist Pain: A Case Report. Western Journal of Orthopaedics. 2020;9:173-175.
  • Mease S, Kraeutler M, Gonzales-Luna D, Gregory J, Gardner M, and Choo A. Current Controversies in the Treatment of Adult Proximal Humerus Fractures. Submitted: JB JS Open Access, April 2020.