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Gregory Mundis, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla

GregoryMichaelMundisMDCo-Director San Diego Spine Fellowship

Orthopaedic Surgery La Jolla, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Co-Director San Diego Spine Fellowship Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery

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Summary

  • Gregory M. Mundis Jr., M.D., is a spine surgeon specializing in spinal deformities of the cervical thoracic and lumbar spine for both pediatric and adult patients. These conditions include scoliosis, kyphosis, and sagittal plane deformities. He also has special interest in failed back surgery, helping those who have not seen the relief from their spine interventions. He also has extensive training in both minimally invasive spine surgery as well traditional reconstructive methods.
    Dr. Mundis is also heavily involved in research and education. He currently is the co-director of the San Diego Spine Fellowships which trains two new spine surgeons every year. In addition he is very active in presenting his research and educating other surgeons in minimally invasive spine surgery and advanced surgical techniques at national and international meetings every year. His research is focused on minimally invasive reconstruction for scoliosis and the treatment of children with severe deformities. He is a member of the International Spine Study Group (ISSG), the largest multicenter study group, dedicated to prospective research of adult with spinal deformities.
    In addition to his clinical work and his dedication to research and education, Dr. Mundis is particularly passionate about his efforts in global outreach. Dr. Mundis takes numerous trips every year to underserved areas around the world. He has the opportunity to operate on children who otherwise would not have access to modern spine care, while also educating the national surgeons to make these surgeries more sustainable over time. Dr. Mundis is frequently joined by his wife and family on these trips as testament to their dedication to serving their community both locally and internationally.
    Dr. Mundis believes strongly that his patients are an extension of his family. As a father of four children, and the son of missionary family, he believes that every encounter matters!

Education & Training

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Ozarks Technical Community College
    Ozarks Technical Community CollegeE.M.T., 1997 - 1999
  • Evangel University
    Evangel UniversityB.S., Biology and Pre-Medicine, Summa Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2005 - 2014
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Evangel University, 2011
  • Elected To The Good Humanitarian Honor Society 2008
  • Ghazi M. Rayan Research Award University Of Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Home Versus Rehabilitation: Factors That Influence Disposition After Minimally Invasive Surgery in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery  
    Robert K Eastlack, Justin B Ledesma, Adam S Kanter, Pierce Nunley, Juan S Uribe, Gregory M Mundis, World Neurosurgery
  • Analysis Of An Unexplored Group Of Sagittal Deformity Patients: Low Pelvic Tilt Despite Positive Sagittal Malalignment  
    Ferrero E, Vira S, Ames CP, Kebaish K, Obeid I, O'brien MF, Gupta MC, Boachie-Adjei O, Smith JS, Challier V, Protopsaltis TS, Schwab FJ, Lafage V; International Spine ..., Eur Spine J, 1/31/2015
  • Fluctuations In Spinal Cord Perfusion During Adult Spinal Deformity Correction Identify Neurological Changes: Proof Of Concept  
    Turner Jd, Eastlack Rk, Mirzadeh Z, Nguyen S, Pawelek J, World Neurosurg, 1/7/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Poor Psychosocial Profile Reported By Sf 36, Srs 22r, And Dram Does Not Predict Outcome Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
    Terran J, Schwab F, Klineberg E, Buchowski J, Hart R, Hostin R, Gupta M, Ames C, Smith J, Shaffrey C, Lafage V, Bess S, Burton D, International Spine Study Group, 2014 International Society For The Advancement Of Spine Surgery, Miami Beach, FL, 1/30/2014
  • Impact Of Major And Minor Complications On Health Related Quality Of Life Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Multicenter Prospective Database
    Klineberg E, Fu K, Terran J, Smith J, Lafage V, Schwab F, Bess S, Hart R, Kebaish K, Buston D, Shaffrey C, Ames C, Hostin R, Gupta M, International Spine Study Group, 2014 International Society For The Advancement Of Spine Surgery, Miami Beach, FL, 1/30/2014
  • Variance In Complication Rate Reporting Among High Volume Spinal Deformity Centers –Analysis Of A Multicenter Prospective Database
    Klineberg E, Buchowski J, Fu K, Smith J, Terran J, Boachie-Adjei, Lafage V, Schwab F, Bess S, Burton D, Shaffrey C, Ames C, Hostin R, Gupta M, International Spine Stud..., 2014 International Society For The Advancement Of Spine Surgery, Miami Beach, FL, 1/30/2014
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Lectures

  • Spine Injuries In The Athlete 
    San Diego, CA - 1/24/2015
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery To Correct Lumbar Lordosis 
    Belo Horizonte, Brazil - 1/21/2015
  • My Most Common Complication: AIS-Avoidance And Treatment 
    Belo Horizonte, Brazil - 1/21/2015
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Other

  • Minimally Invasive Treatment Of Adult Spinal Deformity: Research Update And Treatment (Webinar) 
    Mundis GM, Vumedi
    1/4/2013
  • Adult Scoliosis; Current Concepts. Backtalk 
    Mundis GM, Akbarnia BA, Scoliosis Association
    1/1/2009
  • Dual Growing Rod Techniques 
    Akbarnia, Behrooz; Yaszay, Burt, JBJS
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Authored Content

  • The Use of Patient-Reported Preoperative Activity Levels as a Stratification Tool for Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity RelatedApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Is Microdiscectomy Right for You?
    Is Microdiscectomy Right for You?November 23rd, 2022
  • Video Assistance Tech Helps Spine Surgeons 'Let Go of the Knife', 'Trust Fellows Earlier'
    Video Assistance Tech Helps Spine Surgeons 'Let Go of the Knife', 'Trust Fellows Earlier'December 3rd, 2020
  • Viseon MaxView™ System Accelerates Adoption of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Procedures
    Viseon MaxView™ System Accelerates Adoption of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery ProceduresDecember 1st, 2020
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