Surya N. Mundluru, MD, MBA
- Associate Professor
Contact
713-486-7500713-512-2234 fax
Biography
Surya N. Mundluru, MD, MBA, FAAOS, is an associate professor and division chief of Neuromuscular Disorders and Cerebral Palsy in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (external link). He serves as director of the Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Spasticity Clinic, founder and director of the Complex Musculoskeletal Clinic, and director of orthopedic surgery within the Pediatric Movement Disorder Clinic. He also serves as principal investigator and site director for the Cerebral Palsy Research Network at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Dr. Mundluru specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of children with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, spinal deformities and other complex orthopedic conditions. Through a multidisciplinary approach, he helps children improve mobility, function and quality of life.
Dr. Mundluru is triple board-certified in orthopedic surgery, pediatrics and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree through the highly selective six-year combined B.A./M.D. program at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. There, he graduated magna cum laude while competing as an NCAA Division I tennis player. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases. He then pursued advanced subspecialty training through the Dorothy and Bryant Edwards Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics and Scoliosis at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. In addition, he earned a Master of Business Administration from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Dr. Mundluru treats a broad range of pediatric orthopedic conditions. His clinical interests also include complex congenital malformations and limb reconstruction. He also specializes in early-onset scoliosis, adolescent spinal deformities and pediatric trauma. In addition, he treats pediatric sports injuries and foot and ankle deformities. As a result, he cares for patients with conditions ranging from common childhood injuries to complex musculoskeletal disorders.
Beyond patient care, Dr. Mundluru advances pediatric orthopedics through research, education and innovation. His academic interests include neuromuscular disorders, spinal deformity, pediatric trauma, limb reconstruction and the integration of generative artificial intelligence in medicine. He regularly presents his work at national and international scientific meetings. He remains committed to improving care through collaboration, innovation and evidence-based treatment.
To request an appointment with Dr. Mundluru, contact his pediatric orthopedic clinics in Bellaire, Katy or Cypress. His team provides expert care for children with cerebral palsy, scoliosis, sports injuries and other orthopedic conditions. Call today or request an appointment online (external link).
Education
- Undergraduate Degree
- University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- Medical School
- University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
- Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Training Program
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
- Fellowship
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interests
- Complex congenital malformations
- Limb reconstruction
- Early onset and adolescent spinal deformities
- Pediatric trauma
- Cerebral palsy
- Pediatric sports injuries
- Pediatric foot deformity
Publications
Publications:
Refereed Original Articles in Journals
- Carter RR, Mundluru SN, Margolin DJ. Small bowel gastrointestinal stromal tumor: an unusual cause of massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Am Surg. 2010 Feb;76(2):229-31. PMID: 20336912.
- Sun Y, Mundluru SN, Chu A. Lower Extremity Abscess Formation in Premature Infants due to Routine Infant Vaccinations. Case Rep Pediatr. 2017;2017:3290184. doi: 10.1155/2017/3290184. Epub 2017 Jun 18. PMID: 28698816; PMCID: PMC5494077.
- Aversano MW, Sheikh Taha AM, Mundluru SN, Otsuka NY. What’s New in the Orthopaedic Treatment of Cerebral Palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Apr/May;37(3):210-216. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000000675. PMID: 26523699.
- Pao LP, Zhu L, Tariq S, Hill CA, Yu B, Kendrick M, Jungman M, Miesner EL, Mundluru SN, Hall SL, Bosques G, Thakur N, Shah MN. Reducing opioid usage: a pilot study comparing postoperative selective dorsal rhizotomy protocols. J Neurosurgery Pediatrics. Nov 2019.
- Egol KA, Mundluru SN, Escalante C, Cohn RM, Feldman DS, Otsuka NY. Radiographic Outcomes of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Treated by Fellowship Trained Pediatric Orthopaedists and Adult Traumatologists. NYU Bulletin. Dec 2019.
- Floccari LV, Poppino KF, Mundluru SN, McIntosh AL, Rathjen KE, Sucato DJ. Two AIS spine surgeries on the same day by the same surgeon: is performance and outcome the same for the second patient? Spine Deform. 2020 Oct;8(5):977-981. doi: 10.1007/s43390-020-00136-y. Epub 2020 May 23. PMID: 32447574.
- Mundluru SN, Podeszwa D, Peck J, Sucato D, Johnston C, Kim H, Wilson P, Ellis H. Acetabular Coverage May Affect Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of Focal Femoral Head Lesions: A Case Series From a Single Institution. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021 Oct 12
- Cornelius CC, Mundluru SN. Bilateral Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Fixation Failure Including the Prophylactic Side: A Case Report. Cureus. 2022 Mar 18;14(3):e23291. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23291. PMID: 35449674; PMCID: PMC9013484.
- Greenhill DA, Mundluru SN, Gomez RW, Romero J, Riccio AI. Metaphyseal Fracture Displacement is Predictive of Intra-articular Diastasis in Adolescent Triplane Ankle Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 Feb 1;44(2):94-98. Doi 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002530. Epub 2023 Oct 2.
- Hunter, Nathanial, Payne Cole, Vanodia, Rohini, Mundluru Surya,. Assessing Online Material Related to Scoliosis: What Do Patients Want to Know?, C Februar2025Musculoskeletal Care. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.70069 (external link)
- Suresh A, Siahaan J, Marco RA, et al. Comparing the effectiveness of generative Al technology in commonly, asked scoliosis questions, J Child. Published online July 26,2025 doi:10.1177/18632521251359098.
Invited Articles (Reviews, Editorials, etc.) in Journals
- Arnold SV, Decker C, Ahmad H, Olabiyi O, Mundluru SN, Reid KJ, Soto GE, Gansert S, Spertus JA. Converting the Informed Consent from a Perfunctory Process to an Evidence-Based Foundation for Patient Decision Making. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2008 Sep;1(1):21-8.
- Rahman A, Mundluru SN, Otsuka, N. Editors: Jenny T. Bencardino MD, Andrew S. Rokito MD. Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Disorders in Children. The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Treatment Implication. Springer. 2015 Jul.
- Mundluru SN, Feldman D. Varus Derotational Osteotomy. NYU Bulletin. March 2019.
- Patel NM, Mundluru SN, Beck NA, Ganley TJ. Which Factors Increase the Risk of Reoperation After Meniscal Surgery in Children? Orthop J Sports Med. May 2019.
- Boyd ED, Mundluru SN, Feldman DS. Outcome of Conservative Management in the Treatment of Symptomatic Spondylolysis and Grade I Spondylolisthesis. NYU Bulletin.
- “Mundluru, Surya N” Comparing the Effectiveness of Generative Al Technology in Commonly Asked Questions” has been accepted for Publication in the Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics.Decision on Manuscript ID JCO-2025-0005.R2
Chapters
- Mundluru SN, Editor: David Feldman MD. Varus Derotation Osteotomy. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Update. Book Chapter. Springer Publishing. 2017 Apr.
Awards, Honors & Board Certifications
Certifications and Affiliations:
- American Board of Pediatrics, Board Certified (October 2012)
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certified (August 2012)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certified (Part I, Written) (November 2017)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certified (Part II, Oral) (December 2020)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Honors and Awards:
- NCAA Division I Student Athlete, Tennis (2002- 2004)
- Snake Award for Academic Achievement – University of Missouri at Kansas City (June 2006)
- Alpha Omega Honor Society Delta Chapter – University of Missouri at Kansas City SOM (June 2010)
- Magna Cum Laude Latin Honors – University of Missouri at Kansas City SOM (June 2010)
- HoustoniaTop Doctor Award, Pediatric Orthopedics (June 2021)
- HoustoniaTop Doctor Award, Pediatric Orthopedics (June 2022)
- HoustoniaTop Doctor Award, Pediatric Orthopedics (June 2023)
- HoustoniaTop Doctor Award, Pediatric Orthopedics (June 2024)
- “Caught Caring Award recipient”, Medical Staff Peer Review Committee, Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy, February 4,2025
- Dean’s Teaching Award at McGovern Medical School (X4)