Shiraz A. Younas
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
23910 Katy Fwy, Ste 201, 
Katy, TX 

Overview

An affiliated physician with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Dr. Shiraz Younas joined the department of Orthopedic Surgery at UTHealth’s John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School in 2009. An associate professor, he is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with special expertise in spinal deformities, scoliosis and limb deformity. Dr. Younas completed his internship at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by his residency in orthopedics at the same institution. He gained specialized knowledge and expertise by completing a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the University of Tennessee’s Campbell Clinic in Memphis. During this fellowship he trained with world-renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeons with a special focus on scoliosis. Dr. Younas was named to Houstonia magazine’s listing of Top Doctors in Houston in 2014 and was selected by his peers as a Texas Super Doctors Rising Star in 2015. He is the coauthor of original articles published in peer-reviewed journals, including Arthroscopy, Orthopedics, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle International and Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. His research and interests include pediatric trauma, scoliosis and limb deformity. Current projects include quantitative preoperative templating for scoliosis surgery, pediatric hip fractures and perioperative pain control in elbow fractures. Dr. Younas is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. In addition to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, he holds medical staff appointments at the Memorial Hermann Surgery Center-Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann|Rockets Orthopedic Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

Dr. Younas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Small Patella Syndrome, and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Younas is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Orthopedics
Orthopedics

Licenses

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in TN

Fellowships

University of Tennessee - Surgery 2009

Hospital Affiliations

Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

23910 Katy Fwy, Ste 201, Katy, TX 77494
Other Locations
17520 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Younas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scoliosis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shiraz A. Younas

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Is Dr. Shiraz A. Younas a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shiraz A. Younas is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Shiraz A. Younas specialize in?

While Dr. Shiraz A. Younas is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Clubfoot, and Small Patella Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Shiraz A. Younas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shiraz A. Younas has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Shiraz A. Younas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shiraz A. Younas accept my insurance?

Dr. Shiraz A. Younas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-4880 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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