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Leonard Kibuule, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Houston, TX

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Leonard Kibuule is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hermann Memorial Hospital Medical City, Hermann Memorial Hospital Greater Heights, Methodist West Hospital and Townsend Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 14 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in scoliosis, minimally invasive spine surgery, discectomy, spine traumatology, and spine deformity surgery. He has more than 10 publications and 22 citings.
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Education & Training

  • Beaumont Health (Royal Oak)
    Beaumont Health (Royal Oak)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2003
  • The University of Texas at Austin
    The University of Texas at AustinB.S., Electrical Engineering, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Docs D Magazine, 2013-2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Target 100 Customer Service Award 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Complications of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty  
    Kibuule L.K. and Fischgrund J.S., Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2009
  • Distal Triceps Tendon Rupture and Repair in an Otherwise Healthy Pediatric Patient  
    Kibuule L.K. and Fehringer E.V., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1/1/2006
  • Etiology of Low Back Pain in Adolescent Patients in a Busy Private Orthopaedic Spine Practice  
    Kibuule L.K., Burd T, McClellan J, and Fullmer N, University of Nebraska Department of Orthopaedics Journal, 1/1/2006

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Two-stage Revision for Infected Knee Arthroplasty with Fungus: A Whole New Kettle of Fish."
    Sekundiak T.D. and Kibuule L.K., 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2006

Lectures

  • "Comparison of Single vs. Double Incision Technique for Achilles Tendon Reconstruction with Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer. Is the Second Incision Really Neces... 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2008
  • "Lumbar Spinal Stenosis." 
    University of Nebraska Medical Center - 1/1/2008
  • "Simultaneous Operative Management of Multifactorial Nasal Obstruction-An Analysis of Outcome." 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2006
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Other

  • Triple Smart Surfaces for Implant Devices. 
    Fereydoon Namavar, John D. Jackson, J. Graham Sharp, Tom Gustafson, Leonard K. Kibuule et al, Ceramics, Cells and Tissues 11th Annual Seminar & Meeting

Press Mentions

  • This Ugandan Co-Developed the Unique Blood Oxygen Monitor in Apple Watch Series 6
    This Ugandan Co-Developed the Unique Blood Oxygen Monitor in Apple Watch Series 6November 20th, 2020
  • Spine Team Texas Hosts Official Ribbon Cutting-Open House for New Allen Clinic
    Spine Team Texas Hosts Official Ribbon Cutting-Open House for New Allen ClinicOctober 14th, 2015
  • Spine Team Texas Announces Opening of New Clinic in Allen, Texas
    Spine Team Texas Announces Opening of New Clinic in Allen, TexasAugust 17th, 2015
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