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, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Small Patella 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.
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Dr. Eric Klineberg received his undergraduate degree from Rice University and then a master’s degree in zoology and neural networks at the University of Maryland, before earning his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington Medical System in Seattle then a combined neurosurgery and orthopedic surgical spine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Klineberg is board certified in orthopedic surgery. His primary clinical interests include spinal degeneration, deformity, tumor and fracture; adult and pediatric spinal deformity surgery; and cervical compression and deformity. Dr. Klineberg is committed to excellence in surgical care with an emphasis on communication, compassion and empathy. He strives to treat each patient as he would like himself or a family member to be treated. A professor and vice chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Klineberg serves as Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery and holds the Milton “Chip” Routt Endowed Chair of Spinal Surgery. His research, teaching and clinical activity have earned Dr. Klineberg an international reputation in spinal deformity surgery. Author of over then 300 publications and book chapters, he also edited Adult Lumbar Scoliosis, A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management and is a principal or co-principal investigator for more than a half-dozen clinical studies. His major research interests are enhancement of spinal fusion with stem cells and proteins and spinal deformity and outcomes. He serves on the board of directors of the Scoliosis Research Society and on the executive committee of the International Spine Study Group. He is also the North American Chair of AO Spine, a global academic community that promotes excellence in education, research, patient care and outcomes. Dr. Klineberg is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shiraz Younas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shiraz Younas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shiraz Younas by calling their office at 713-486-4880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shiraz Younas a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shiraz 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 Younas specialize in?
While Dr. Shiraz Younas is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Clubfoot, and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Shiraz Younas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shiraz Younas has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Shiraz 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 Younas accept my insurance?
Dr. Shiraz 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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- ScoliosisDr. Younas isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
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- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Younas isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BowlegsDr. Younas isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Claw FootDr. Younas isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Younas isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Younas isExperienced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Flat FeetDr. Younas isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.