Dr. Gregory M. Mundis Jr., MD

Expert Publications

• Nonspecific ulcers of the colon.
• The role of minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of adult spinal deformity.
• Traumatic complete lateral dislocation at the lumbosacral junction: a case report.
• Upper thoracic versus lower thoracic upper instrumented vertebrae endpoints have similar outcomes and complications in adult scoliosis.
• Less invasive surgery for treating adult spinal deformities: ceiling effects for deformity correction with 3 different techniques.
• Radiographic outcomes of anterior column realignment for adult sagittal plane deformity: a multicenter analysis.
• Fluctuations in Spinal Cord Perfusion During Adult Spinal Deformity Correction Identify Neurologic Changes: Proof of Concept.
• Acetabular Anteversion Changes Due to Spinal Deformity Correction: Bridging the Gap Between Hip and Spine Surgeons.
• Functional Limitations Due to Lumbar Stiffness in Adults With and Without Spinal Deformity.
• 165 What Is the Effect of Open vs Percutaneous Screws on Complications Among Patients Undergoing Lateral Interbody Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity?
• Orientation of the Upper-most Instrumented Segment Influences Proximal Junctional Disease Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.
• Re-operation After Long-Segment Fusions for Adult Spinal Deformity: The Impact of Extending the Construct Below the Lumbar Spine.
• An in vitro evaluation of sagittal alignment in the cervical spine after insertion of supraphysiologic lordotic implants.
• Treatment for Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation.

Clinical Trials

• The Treatment of Progressive Early Onset Spinal Deformities: A Multi-Center Outcome Study

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gregory M. Mundis Jr., who serves patients throughout the State of California. Dr. Mundis Jr. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who is internationally recognized in the field of pediatric and adult spine deformity care. Having treated some of the world’s most complex cases, Dr. Mundis Jr is on the medical staff of Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, and Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. He is also actively involved in research and training of spine surgeons in the use of advanced surgical techniques and is the Co-Director of the San Diego Spine Fellowship. Under the guidance of Dr. Mundis Jr., Scripps has created a transdisciplinary model to assess complex spine cases. With this model, the team of doctors, clinicians and caregivers examines and weighs all non-surgical and surgical options to determine the best course of treatment for the patient. Dr. Mundis Jr. has sub-specialization in minimally invasive techniques to treat these complex deformities with the hope of providing safer surgery to those patients who are candidates for these advanced techniques. He is also passionate about providing safe surgery to children in underserved countries. He has taken the transdisciplinary model overseas and implemented safe surgical practices based on WHO guidelines and best practices in the United States. With a special interest in research, education and global outreach, Dr. Mundis Jr. is the Section Chief Spine of Scripps Memorial Hospital, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Spine Outreach, and the Director of the San Diego Spine Foundation. He also holds appointments at Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Among his professional affiliations, he is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, and the International Spine Study Group. After graduating with his Medical Degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Dr. Mundis Jr. completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. He then went on to complete his spine training at the San Diego Spine Fellowship Program in La Jolla, California, before joining the SDCSD practice in 2009. With expertise in a wide variety of advanced techniques and procedures, the doctor is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. Involved in research and development of spine related implants, Dr. Mundis Jr. currently holds more than 10 patents. Because of these efforts, he is a frequently invited lecturer nationally and internationally and has presented more than 230 such talks. He has also served as an author or co-author on seven book chapters and 112 peer-reviewed publications. Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. Beyond his clinical work, research and education efforts, Dr. Mundis Jr. dedicates personal time for several trips each year to underserved areas around the world to provide life-changing spinal surgeries for children as part of his volunteer work with Global Spine Outreach. He provides complex spinal surgeries for children who otherwise would not have access to modern healthcare. The volunteer work also allows Dr. Mundis Jr. the opportunity to educate and train surgeons in the latest surgical techniques. He is frequently joined by his wife and family on these medical missions as a testament to their dedication to serving children in communities with unmet spinal needs. Dr. Mundis Jr. says he views his patients as an extension of his family. As a father of four, and the son of a missionary family, he believes that every patient encounter matters and that all deserve to have their story heard.

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