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# Munish C. Gupta, M.D.

Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Surgery

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## Posts

- [News and Updates](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/) - Dr. Munish Gupta travels around the world to volunteer as a spinal surgeon in underserved communities. Read more about his travels and the patients he helps.
- [Dr. Gupta graduates with his M.B.A.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-graduates-with-his-m-b-a/)
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- [Dr. Gupta moved to Hospital for Special Surgery as of 2/9/2026](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-moved-to-hospital-for-special-surgery-as-of-2-9-2026/) - His new address is 541 East 71st St. New York, NY 10021 Patients may call (212)606-1782
- [Dr. Gupta elected Vice President of Scoliosis Research Society](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-elected-vice-president-of-scoliosis-research-society/) - Scoliosis Research Society Announces 2025-2026 President and Board of Directors
- [Shriners interview of Dr. Gupta](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/shriners-interview-of-dr-gupta/) - Q and A with Dr. Gupta | Shriners Children's
- [Congratulations to the 24-25 Fellows!!             Drs. Phelps, Zaazoue, Zhang and Martinez-Rivera](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/congratulations-to-the-24-25-fellows-drs-phelps-zaazoue-zhang-and-rivera-martinez/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at University of Louisville](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-university-of-louisville/)
- [Dr. Gupta joins American Bone and Joint Surgeons Society](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-joins-american-bone-and-joint-surgeons-society/)
- [Dr. Gupta publishes in JAMA Surg with colleagues.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-publishes-in-jama-surg-with-colleagues/)
- [Dr. Gupta recipient of Dean's Impact Award](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-recipient-of-deans-impact-award/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents Grand Rounds at Georgetown](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-grand-rounds-at-georgetown/)
- [Read the Curiosus Article about Dr. Gupta and Spine](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/read-the-curiosus-article-about-dr-gupta-and-spine/)
- [Scoliosis Research Society Board of Directors in Barcelona](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/scoliosis-research-society-board-of-directors-in-barcelona/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Congress of Neurological Surgeons in Texas](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-congress-of-neurological-surgeons-in-texas/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Eurospine in Vienna](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-eurospine-in-vienna/)
- [IMAST, San Diego](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/imast-san-diego/) - Dr. Gupta is a member of the Board of Directors for the Scoliosis Research Society in charge of Education
- [Dr. Gupta presents at ISDS in NYC](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-isds-in-nyc/)
- [Did you know?](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/did-you-know/)
- [June is Scoliosis Awareness Month](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/june-is-scoliosis-awareness-month-3/) - Visit www.srs.org for patient stories and patient and family education
- [Dr. Gupta in the Top 3% in Research for Spine Surgery](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-in-the-top-3-in-research-for-spine-surger/)
- [Fox Study Group meets in Dallas to research initiatives and manuscript publications on congenital pediatric patients.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/fox-study-group-meets-in-dallas-to-research-initiatives-and-manuscript-publications-on-congenital-pediatric-patients/)
- [Dr. Gupta invited to Yale to present Grand Rounds](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-invited-to-yale-to-present-grand-rounds/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Guro Hospital, South Korea](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-guro-hospital-south-korea/)
- [Join me in Seattle for the annual SRS meeting](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/join-me-in-seattle-for-the-annual-srs-meeting/) - www.srs.org/am23
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- [Congratulations to our own nurse Becky Fister for being named a finalist in the Excellence in Nursing in the St. Louis Magazine.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/congratulations-to-our-own-nurse-becky-fister-for-being-named-a-finalist-in-the-excellence-in-nursing-in-the-st-louis-magazine/)
- [Dr. Gupta inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, International Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of business.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-inducted-into-beta-gamma-sigma-international-honor-society-for-collegiate-schools-of-business/)
- [Dr. Gupta publishes in Scientific Reports Nature](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-publishes-in-scientific-reports-nature/)
- [Dr. Gupta invited to give Keynote address at Nordic Spine](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-invited-to-give-keynote-address-at-nordic-spine/)
- [International Spine Study Group publishes over 450 manuscripts](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/international-spine-study-group-publishes-over-450-manuscripts/) - Dr. Gupta is proud to be part of this study group to raise the standard of patient care. This group comes from 24 institutions.
- [Dr. Gupta to Chair Hands-on Course in Singapore](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-to-chair-hands-on-course-in-singapore/) - https://www.srs.org/professionals/meetings/wwc/sds/10-2022
- [Dr. Gupta named Top Doc 2022 by St. Louis Magazine](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-named-top-doc-2022-by-st-louis-magazine/)
- [2022 Spine Fellow Graduation](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/2022-spine-fellow-graduation/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents Grand Rounds at Wright State](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-grand-rounds-at-wright-state/)
- [A journey for healing](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/a-journey-for-healing/) - https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Whats-New/2491/the-journey-of-healing-.aspx
- [Dr. Gupta co-chairs Scoliosis Research Society Hands on Course in France](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-scoliosis-research-society-hands-on-course-in-france/)
- [Dr. Gupta named to Scoliosis Research Society Board of Directors 2021-2022](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-named-to-scoliosis-research-society-board-of-directors-2021-2022/) - https://www.srs.org/about-srs/news-and-announcements/news-release-scoliosis-research-society-announces-2021-2022-board-of-directors
- [Dr. Gupta and colleagues from the International Spine Study Group win Hibbs Award at the 56th Scoliosis Research Society meeting in St. Louis.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-and-colleagues-from-the-international-spine-study-group-win-hibbs-award-at-the-56th-scoliosis-research-society-meeting-in-st-louis/) - https://www.srs.org/about-srs/news-and-announcements/news-release-scoliosis-research-society-announces-the-winners-of-the-russell-a-hibbs-john-h-moe--louis-a-goldstein-awards
- [56th Scoliosis Research Society Meeting in St. Louis September 22-25, 2021](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/56th-scoliosis-research-society-meeting-in-st-louis-september-22-25-2021/)
- [Tune in to the 28th IMAST April 23-25, 2021 virtual](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/tune-in-to-the-28th-imast-april-23-25-2021-virtual/)
- [Honored to present online Grand Rounds to University of Alabama and University of Texas Southwestern Medical School](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/honored-to-present-online-grand-rounds-to-university-of-alabama-and-university-of-texas-southwestern-medical-school/)
- [Honored to present Grand Rounds at University of Missouri](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/honored-to-present-grand-rounds-at-university-of-missouri/)
- [Dr. Gupta speaks at first AO Spine Davos virtual course](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-speaks-at-first-ao-spine-davos-virtual-course/) - Dr. Gupta gave several presentations on adult deformity including: Spondylolisthesis with Sagittal Malalignment and Adult Deformity Case Presentation
- [Listen to Dr. Gupta on St. Louis Children's Hospital Radio Rounds](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/listen-to-dr-gupta-on-st-louis-childrens-radio-rounds/) - http://radiomd.com/audio-player/stlouischildrens/item/34898-idiopathic-scoliosis-in-children https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treating-children-with-congenital-scoliosis/id1204869466?i=1000440593255 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kyphosis-in-the-pediatric-patient/id1204869466?i=1000447337619 https://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-resources/pulse/3d-spinal-models-improve-surgical-planning- and-execution
- [Dr. Gupta wins the prestigious Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Paper at the 27th Virtual IMAST meeting.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-wins-the-prestigious-whitecloud-award-for-best-clinical-paper-at-the-27th-virtual-imast-meeting/)
- [Save the Date-Hands-on Course-Singapore](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/save-the-date-hands-on-course-singapore/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at LSU](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-lsu/)
- [Dr. Gupta wins Top Poster Award from the American Orthopaedic Association](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-wins-top-poster-award-from-the-american-orthopaedic-association/)
- [The Textbook of Spinal Surgery, 4th edition is now available.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/the-textbook-of-spinal-surgery-4th-edition-in-now-available/)
- [Dr. Gupta to speak in Mexico City](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-to-speak-in-mexico-city/)
- [Dr. Gupta welcomes International Spine Visitors](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-welcomes-international-spine-visitors/)
- [Dr. Gupta asked to be faculty for the Scoliosis Research Society Hands-on Course in Bangkok](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-asked-to-be-faculty-for-the-scoliosis-research-society-hands-on-course-in-bangkok/)
- [Ramathibodi in Bangkok welcomes Dr. Gupta as the Keynote Speaker](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/ramathibodi-in-bangkok-welcomes-dr-gupta-as-the-keynote-speaker/)
- [Eurospine-Finland](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/eurospine-finland/) - Dr. Gupta gave several podium presentations and QuickFires "Surgery for Severe Pediatric Spinal Deformity has a significant rate of revision: A Prospective Multi-Center Cohort Study"; "Evaluation of Global Alignment & Proportion score in an Independent ASD"; "Multiple Rod Construct & Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy: A Survival Analysis with Minimum 2 years follow-up"; "Severe Pediatric Deformity Surgery
- [Coming Soon: Bridwell & DeWald's The Textbook of Spinal Surgery, 4th edition Editors: Munish C. Gupta and Keith H. Bridwell to be released December 2019](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/bridwell-dewalds-the-textbook-of-spinal-surgery-4th-edition-editors-munish-c-gupta-and-keith-h-bridwell-to-be-released-december-2019/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at 54th SRS Meeting](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-54th-srs-meeting/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at 34th NASS](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-34th-nass/)
- [RadioMD Interview on Kyphosis (courtesy of St. Louis Children's Hospital)](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/radiomd-interview-on-kyphosis-courtesy-of-st-louis-childrens-hospital/) - https://lnkd.in/gZTtJ3S
- [Dr. Gupta and colleagues publish in European Spine Journal](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-and-colleagues-publish-in-european-spine-journal/) - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00586-019-06078-y
- [Dr. Gupta serves on 26th IMAST committee, moderates and presents several Podium Presentations](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-serves-on-26th-imast-committee-moderates-and-presents-several-podium-presentations/)
- [AO Spine invites Dr. Gupta to Santiago, Chile](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/ao-spine-invites-dr-gupta-to-santiago-chile/)
- [RadioMD Interview on Congenital Scoliosis (courtesy of St. Louis Children's Hospital)](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/radiomd-interview-on-congenital-scoliosis-courtesy-of-st-louis-childrens-hospital/) - http://radiomd.com/audio-player/stlouischildrens/item/39794-treating-children-with-congenital-scoliosis
- [June is Scoliosis Awareness Month](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/2751/)
- [June is Scoliosis Awareness Month](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/june-is-scoliosis-awareness-month-2/)
- [Dr. Gupta and colleagues publish in Scientific Reports Nature](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-and-colleagues-publish-in-scientific-reports-nature/) - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-39657-6
- [Dr. Gupta Co-Chairs Complex Adult Spinal Deformity](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-complex-adult-spinal-deformity/)
- [Baylor invites Dr. Gupta to give Keynote at Graduation](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/baylor-invites-dr-gupta-to-give-keynote-at-graduation/)
- [14th Indonesian Orthopaedic Association invites Dr. Gupta](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/14th-indonesian-orthpaedic-association-invites-dr-gupta/)
- [SRS Worldwide Course in Mexico](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/srs-worldwide-course-in-mexico/)
- [Dr. Gupta teaches in Istanbul](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-teaches-in-istanbul/)
- [RadioMD Interview on Idiopathic Scoliosis (courtesy of St. Louis Children's Hospital)](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/radiomd-interview-on-idiopathic-scoliosis-courtesy-of-st-louis-childrens-hospital/) - http://radiomd.com/audio-player/stlouischildrens/item/34898-idiopathic-scoliosis-in-children
- [RadioMD interview with Dr. Gupta](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/radiomd-interview-with-dr-gupta/) - http://radiomd.com/stlouischildrens/item/39212-3d-spine-modeling-for-spinal-deformities
- [3D Spine Models Improve Surgical Planning](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/3d-spine-models-improve-surgical-planning/) - From St. Louis Children's Hospital https://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-resources/pulse/3d-spinal-models-improve-surgical-planning-and-execution
- [Get to know Dr. Gupta (courtesy of St. Louis Children's Hospital)](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/get-to-know-dr-gupta-courtesy-of-st-louis-childrens-hospital/) - https://doctors.bjc.org/wlp2/stlouischildrens/doctors/info/AKT005W6/Munish-C-Gupta-MD
- [Dr. Gupta lectures at Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan, Italy](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-lectures-at-istituto-ortopedico-galeazzi-in-milan-italy/)
- [Dr. Gupta invited to give Inaugural Baylor Graduation Speech](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-invited-to-give-inaugural-baylor-graduation-speech/)
- [IASA Scholar visits Dr. Gupta](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/iasa-scholar-visits-dr-gupta/) - http://indo-americanspine.org/visiting-surgeon-program/ Dr. Bhavuk Garg visits Dr. Gupta and staff
- [Visiting Scholar from Ganga Hospital, India](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/visiting-scholar-from-ganga-hospital-india/) - Dr. Aiyer Siddharth Narasimhan MS DNB FNB visited Dr. Gupta July - September 2018
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Scoliosis Research Society in Bologna, Italy.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-scoliosis-research-society-in-bologna-italy/)
- [Dr. Gupta Co-chairs 11th SRS Hands on Course in Hong Kong](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-11th-srs-hands-on-course-in-hong-kong/)
- [Dr. Gupta listed in 2018 Best Doctors](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-listed-in-2018-best-doctors/)
- [SRS Traveling Fellows visit St. Louis](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/srs-traveling-fellows-visit-st-louis/)
- [Spinal News International Article](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/spinal-news-international-article/) - https://spinalnewsinternational.com/children-deformity-revision/
- [SRS Traveling Fellows to visit Washington University Spine Division](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/srs-traveling-fellows-to-visit-washington-university-spine-division/)
- [2018 Spine Masters' LIVE Surgical Techniques in St. Louis](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/2018-spine-masters-live-surgical-techniques-in-st-louis/) - We had surgeons from 10 countries attend the course.
- [Dr. Gupta and his co-authors Win Best e-Poster at Global Spine Congress in Singapore](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-and-his-co-authors-win-best-e-poster-at-global-spine-congress-in-singapore/)
- [AO Spine Knowledge Forum Meets at Global Spine Congress in Singapore](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/ao-spine-knowledge-forum-meets-at-global-spine-congress-in-singapore/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Global Spine Congress in Singapore](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-global-spine-congress-in-singapore/)
- [Still time to Register for 2018 Spine Masters' LIVE May 10-12, 2018 St. Louis](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/still-time-to-register-for-2018-spine-masters-live-may-10-12-2018-st-louis/) - www.regonline.com/SpineMasters2018
- [IASA Fellow visits Dr. Gupta](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/iasa-fellow-visits-dr-gupta/)
- [Fox Study meets in Dallas](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/fox-study-meets-in-dallas/) - World renowned spine deformity surgeons meet in Dallas for the Fox Study Group. Among the physicians were Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei of FOCOS in Ghana, West Africa, Larry Lenke, Columbia/NY Presbyterian and Dr. Gupta.
- [Making a Difference to Spine Trauma patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/making-a-difference-to-spine-trauma-patient/) - Click here to watch the video. Dr. Gupta and his patient, Mr. Palmer, share their story.
- [Nominated for 2017 NASS Best Paper](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/nominated-for-2017-nass-best-paper/)
- [Dr. Gupta Co-Chairs the Scoliosis Research Society 10th Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course in Houston](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-the-scoliosis-research-society-10th-spine-deformity-solutions-a-hands-on-course-in-houston/)
- [Dr. Gupta wins the Louis A. Goldstein Award at Scoliosis Research Society meeting in Philadelphia](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-wins-the-louis-goldstein-at-scoliosis-research-society-meeting-in-philadelphia/) - To read the SRS press release http://www.srs.org/about-srs/news-and-announcements/news-release-am17-award-winners
- [International Speaker Dr. Gupta Invited Faculty to Cartagena, Columbia](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/international-speaker-dr-gupta-invited-faculty-to-cartagena-columbia/)
- [Registration now open for 2018 Spine Masters' Surgical Techniques](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/registration-now-open-for-2018-spine-masters-surgical-techniques/)
- [Dr. Gupta Co-chairs the Scoliosis Research Society's 9th Deformity Solutions in Bangkok](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-the-scoliosis-research-societys-9th-deformity-solutions-in-bangkok/)
- [52nd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Philadelphia](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/52nd-annual-meeting-of-the-scoliosis-research-society-philadelphia/) - Dr. Gupta gives presentation on "Assessment & Management of Nutritional Status to Maximize Surgical Outcomes in Complex Spinal Surgery"
- [Dr. Gupta Co-Chairs 8th Spine Deformity Solutions in the Netherlands](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-8th-spine-deformity-solutions-in-the-netherlands/)
- [Washington University 2016-2017 Spine Fellow Graduation](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/washington-university-2016-2017-spine-fellow-graduation/) - Washington University Spine was honored to have Dr. David Polly as our guest for the Spine Fellow Graduation. Good Luck to Drs. Sinatra, Bryan, Cordell and Hawasli!
- [Seattle Science Foundation invites Dr. Gupta to 2nd Annual Spinal Deformity Symposium](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/seattle-science-foundation-invites-dr-gupta-to-2nd-annual-spinal-deformity-symposium/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at the 24th IMAST in Cape Town, South Africa](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-the-24th-imast-in-cape-town-south-africa/)
- [Registration Now Open](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/registration-now-open/)
- [Save the Date May 10-12, 2018](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/save-the-date-may-10-12-2018/)
- [Argentine Spine Society in Buenos Aires invited Dr. Gupta to give six lectures.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/argentine-spine-society-in-buenos-aires-invited-dr-gupta-to-give-six-lectures/)
- [*Save the Date*  Comprehensive Spine Care for the PCP is September 15-16, 2017 at Washington University](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/save-the-date-comprehensive-spine-care-for-the-pcp-is-september-15-16-2017-at-washington-university/) - More details and the agenda to follow.
- [June is Scoliosis Awareness Month](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/june-is-scoliosis-awareness-month/)
- [2017 Spine Masters' Surgical Techniques May 18-20, 2017](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/2017-spine-masters-surgical-techniques-may-18-20-2017/) - Dr. Gupta and Dr. Wright co-chaired this event at Washington University in St. Louis
- [XVI Brazilian Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society and AO Latin America invites Dr. Gupta to Brazil](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/xvi-brazilian-spine-society-scoliosis-research-society-and-ao-latin-america-invites-dr-gupta-to-brazil/)
- [Dr. Gupta operates at the Ganga Operative Course in Coimbatore, India](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-operates-at-the-ganga-operative-course-in-coimbatore-india/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at AAOS](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-aaos/)
- [Indo Spine Society/SRS Worldwide Course, Bali, Indonesia](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/indo-spine-societysrs-worldwide-course-bali-indonesia/)
- [16th Annual Symposium on Current Concepts in Spinal Disorders](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/16th-annual-symposium-on-current-concepts-in-spinal-disorders/)
- [Spondylolisthesis story at Children's Hospital St. Louis](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/spondylolisthesis-case-at-childrens-hospital-st-louis/) - Spondylolisthesis - Madison Moeller Madison Moeller loves soccer. The 12-year-old dreams of being on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. When she started to have pain in her back and leg, her parents chalked it up to being an active athlete. Over time, the pain worsened. Her gait changed. Maddy, as she is known
- [2017 Spine Masters' Registration Open](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/2017-spine-masters-registration-open/) - www.Regonline.com/spinemasters2017
- [Dr. Gupta Co-Chaired Comprehensive Spine Conference at Washington University](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chaired-comprehensive-spine-conference-at-washington-university/) - Co-chairs Drs. Wright and Gupta
- [Boston University invites Dr. Gupta to Grand Rounds](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/boston-university-invites-dr-gupta-to-grand-rounds/) - Dr. Gupta presented "Choosing the Right Osteotomy for Spinal Deformity Correction" at Boston University Grand Rounds October 12, 2016
- [51st Annual Scoliosis Research Society Meeting in Prague](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/51st-annual-scoliosis-research-society-meeting-in-prague/) - Dr. Gupta chaired the "Adult Scoliosis: Current Concepts" and presented "Revisions in Adult Scoliosis: Lessons Learned" in Prague at the 51st Annual Meeting Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Harry Shufflebarger Dr. Gupta and his great friend and colleague Dr. Jean Dubousset Enjoying a wonderful dinner in Prague with colleagues.
- [Dr. Gupta chosen as one of the Best Doctors in America](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-chosen-as-one-of-the-best-doctors/)
- [Save the Date-Spine Masters' 2017 will be May 18-20, 2017 at Washington University](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/save-the-date-spine-masters-2017-will-be-may-18-20-2017-at-washington-university/)
- [Washington University Fellowship Graduation July 2016](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/washington-university-fellowship-graduation-july-2016/) - Washington University welcomed Dr. Kenneth Cheung as the Visiting Professor on Friday, July 22, 2016 for the Spine Fellow Graduation.
- [Comprehensive Spine Care Conference October 14-15, 2016](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/comprehensive-spine-care-conference-october-14-15-2016/) - Save the Date
- [Dr. Gupta presents at SRS WWC in Bali](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-srs-wwc-in-bali/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at 23rd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques in Washington D.C.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-23rd-international-meeting-on-advanced-spine-techniques-in-washington-d-c/) - Dr. Gupta will present on Friday, July 15th "Bimodal incidence and causes of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in adult spinal deformity (ASD)"
- [Peking Union Spine invites Dr. Gupta to Beijing](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/peking-union-spine-invites-dr-gupta-to-beijing/)
- [Dr. Gupta Co-Chaired Spine Masters' in St. Louis May 19-21, 2016](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chaired-spine-masters-in-st-louis-may-19-21-2016/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Russian Association of Spinal Surgeons in Moscow](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-russian-association-of-spinal-surgeons-in-moscow/) - Dr. Gupta spoke to 620 participants from Russia, CIS and foreign countries-a record number in the history of the annual meeting. According to participants, lectures, symposia and consultations have helped many doctors, and, consequently, their patients.
- [Dr. Munish Gupta speaks at Global Spine Congress in Dubai](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-munish-gupta-speaks-at-global-spine-congress-in-dubai/) - Dr Munish Gupta speaks at Global Spine Congress 2016 in Dubai ; A world Forum For Spine Research Reducing Rod Breakage and Pseudarthrosis in Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy Dr. Gupta and Professor Yong Hai Chairman at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University
- [Dr. Gupta lectures about scoliosis in Denmark for the Danish Medical Society Conference](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-lectures-about-scoliosis-in-denmark-for-the-danish-medical-society-conference/)
- [Spine Master's at Washington University May 19-21, 2016](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/spine-masters-at-washington-university-may-19-21-2016/) - 6 Live Surgeries. Click link to register $695 for Surgeons $495 for Residents/Fellows/Allied Health $695 +$50 for Late Registrations Optional Lab Registration Fee $645* *Registrants for the lab must register for the main program.
- [Dr. Gupta presents at Global Spine Forum/World Forum in Dubai](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-presents-at-global-spine-forumworld-forum-in-dubai/) - Dr. Gupta presented "Reducing Rod Breakage and Pseudarthrosis in Pedical Subtraction Osteotomy: The importance of rod number and configuration in 264 patients with 2-year follow-up"
- [IASA Newsletter article on Dr. Gupta](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/iasa-newsletter-article-on-dr-gupta/) - March 2015 Dr. Gupta mentors Dr. Bhatia
- [Dr. Gupta speaks at Brown University](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-speaks-at-brown-university/) - February 3, 2016 Dr. Gupta presented at Grand Rounds at Brown University, Providence, RI.
- [Dr. Gupta invited to present at Colombian Society, Cartegena, Columbia](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-invited-to-present-at-colombian-society-cartegegena-columbia/) - Dr. Gupta gave four presentations to SCCOT (Columbian Society for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology)
- [Dr. Gupta Co-Chairs SRS/AANS 6th Deformity Solutions](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-co-chairs-srsaans-6th-deformity-solutions/) - February 4-6, 2016 Dr. Gupta was in Las Vegas to Co-Chair the Scoliosis Research Society/American Association of Neurological Surgeons 6th Deformity Solutions
- [Dr. Munish Gupta lectures in Mexico City about his surgical expertise and innovations in complex spine surgery](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-munish-gupta-lectures-in-mexico-city-about-his-surgical-expertise-and-innovations-in-complex-spine-surgery/) - January 28-29, 2016 Dr. Gupta speaks at the Eduardo Luque Memorial Meeting For the program see this link: http://cursocolumnaeduardoluque.com/wordpress/
- [Dr. Gupta is invited to lecture at University of Illinois](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-is-invited-to-lecture-at-university-of-illinois/) - Dr. Munish Gupta lectures at University of Illinois for the Asok Ray, MD lectureship about Adult Spinal Deformity. Dr. Ray and Dr. Gupta Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Gupta
- [Washington University: Focus on Munish Gupta, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/washington-university-focus-on-munish-gupta-md/) - Dr. Gupta has recently been featured in an article on the Washington University Physicians website. He describes his influences and motivations as a spinal surgeon. You can read the article below! Washington University orthopedic surgeon Munish Gupta, MD, is the chief of pediatric and adult spinal surgery, as well as the co-director of the pediatric
- [National Leaders in integrated Spine Care in Town and Style Magazine 10/21/15 Photo credit: Tim Parker Photography](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/national-leaders-in-integrated-spine-care-in-town-and-style-magazine-102115/) - One-Stop care: Washington University Physicians Town and Style October 21
- [First International SRS Hands On Spine Course Co-chaired by Munish C. Gupta MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/first-international-srs-hands-on-spine-course-co-chaired-by-munish-c-gupta-md/) - In Istanbul, Turkey, Dr. Munish C. Gupta is a Co-Chairman of the first international SRS Hands on Spine Course. The course had faculty and participants from all over the world. It was taught at Acibadem University.
- [October 15, 2015 North American Spine Society meeting.](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/october-15-2015-north-american-spine-society-meeting-is-a-leading-conference-where-top-spine-surgeons-from-around-the-world-will-be-attending-dr-munish-gupta-speaks-at-the-north-american-spine-society/) - NASS (North American Spine Society) is a leading conference where top spine surgeons from around the world will be attending. Dr. Munish Gupta speaks at the North American Spine Society Meeting in Chicago about his research in new state of the art treatment of spinal disorders. He has coauthored several other papers that are being
- [Dr. Munish Gupta speaks at Scoliosis Research Society 50th Anniversary](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-munish-gupta-speaks-at-scoliosis-research-society-50th-anniversary/)
- [50th Anniversary of the Scoliosis Research Society](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/50th-anniversary-of-the-scoliosis-research-society/) - This week I attended the 50th anniversary of the SRS during which we commemorated past leaders and pioneers of spinal surgery. As I spent time looking back at my 25 years in the field of spine surgery, I recalled two legends of spine surgery whose pictures I dusted off from my shelves. Dr. Robert B.
- [Spinal Deformity Article by Dr. Gupta To Be Published in SPINE](https://munishguptaspine.com/techniques/spinal-deformity-article-by-dr-gupta-to-be-published-in-spine/) - Dr. Gupta's recent research on spinal deformity treatment will be published in the November 15, 2015 online issue of Spine. The article is titled "Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) in the Revision versus Primary Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) Patient: Is there a difference in correction and complications?" Spine is recognized internationally as the leading journal in the field of spinal disorders.
- [Dr. Gupta Teaches Courses at SRS 50th Annual Meeting](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-teaches-courses-at-srs-50th-annual-meeting/) - At the 50th Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society, Dr. Munish C. Gupta teaches courses and presents his ongoing research. This year's meeting takes place in Minneapolis, MN from September 30 to October 3. The purpose of the SRS annual meeting is to provide a forum for the realization of the Society's
- [Barnes-Jewish Hospital Ranks Among Top in Nation](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/barnes-jewish-hospital-ranks-among-top-in-nation/) - Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University is named a nationally ranked hospital by US NEWS & WORLD REPORT in their annual report of the best hospitals across the nation.
- [Dr. Gupta to Chair SRS Fellowship Committee](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-to-chair-srs-fellowship-committee/) - September 30, 2015 — Dr. Gupta has been elected chairman of the fellowship committee in the Scoliosis Research Society.
- [Dr. Gupta Elected to SRS Board of Directors](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-gupta-elected-to-srs-board-of-directors/) - September 30, 2013 — Dr. Gupta has been elected to the board of directors for the Scoliosis Research Society. SRS is an international society that was founded in 1966 with 35 members, and now includes over 1,000 of the world's leading spine surgeons, researchers, physician assistants and orthotists who are involved in research and treatment
- [Four-Rod Technique: Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomies](https://munishguptaspine.com/techniques/four-rod-technique-pedicle-subtraction-osteotomies/) - Recently at a gathering in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Gupta presented several cases that demonstrate the four-rod technique that he pioneered for Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomies.
- [New Book on Spine Surgery Techniques](https://munishguptaspine.com/techniques/new-book-on-spine-surgery-techniques/) - Dr. Gupta, Dr. Alexander Vaccaro and Sachin Gupta have co-edited a book that presents several cases using the latest techniques for spinal surgery. Their goal is to share complex procedures and the outcomes, both successful and unsuccessful, to promote the sharing of knowledge and experience in the world of spinal surgery. They plan to publish additional
- [Dr. Gupta Helps Patients at Ganga Hospital in India](https://munishguptaspine.com/travels/dr-gupta-helps-patients-at-ganga-hospital-in-india/) - Dr. Munish Gupta visited Coimbatore, India, to operate on patients with severe scoliosis and to teach in a Scoliosis Research Society operative course at the Ganga Hospital. The course involved 25 surgeries demonstrated by 9 internationally renowned spinal surgeons, which attendees could observe, as well as lecture sessions on patient evaluation, technique and tips, and
- [Dr. Munish Gupta Named as Chief of Spine Surgery](https://munishguptaspine.com/news/dr-munish-gupta-named-as-chief-of-spine-surgery/) - Dr. Gupta has been appointed professor and chief of spine surgery for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He will assume his new duties on September 1, 2015. Dr. Gupta succeeds Lawrence G. Lenke, MD, who has moved to ColumbiaDoctors and The Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen
- [Dr. Gupta Speaks at IMAST in Kuala Lampur](https://munishguptaspine.com/travels/dr-gupta-speaks-at-imast-in-kuala-lampur/) - The 22nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Kuala Lampur included leading spine surgeons from all over the world. In this forum, spine surgeons discussed and demonstrated new spine techniques in order to improve patient care. Dr. Gupta had over 18 papers accepted and was a speaker in multiple sessions, and also taught

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- [June is Scoliosis Awareness Month](https://munishguptaspine.com/june-is-scoliosis-awareness-month/) - June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. SRS has again, created a Facebook frame for people to use on their profile pictures. Please follow the below link, hover over the picture, and click “Use Frame” to add it to your profile picture. Please also share this information with your colleagues, patients, family, and friends. Last year the
- [2018 Spine Masters' LIVE in St. Louis, Co-Chaired by Drs. Munish Gupta and Neill Wright](https://munishguptaspine.com/2018-spine-masters-live-in-st-louis-co-chaired-by-drs-munish-gupta-and-neill-wright/)
- [Dr. Gupta presents Best Paper at Global Spine Congress in Singapore](https://munishguptaspine.com/dr-gupta-presents-best-paper-at-global-spine-congress-in-singapore/)
- [Dr. Gupta lectures at Dalian Medical University](https://munishguptaspine.com/dr-gupta-lectures-at-dalian-medical-university/)
- [Dr. Gives Keynote Address at Second Affiliated Hospital in Harbin, China](https://munishguptaspine.com/dr-gives-keynote-address-at-second-affiliated-hospital-in-harbin-china/)
- [Dr. Gupta invited to give Grand Rounds at 301 Chinese PLA General Hospital](https://munishguptaspine.com/dr-gupta-invited-to-give-grand-rounds-at-301-chinese-pla-general-hospital/)
- [Dr. Gupta receives Best Doctors for 2017-2018](https://munishguptaspine.com/dr-gupta-receives-best-doctors-for-2017-2018/)
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- [Dr. Munish Gupta lectures in Mexico City about his surgical expertise and innovations in complex spine surgery](https://munishguptaspine.com/dr-munish-gupta-lectures-in-mexico-city-about-his-surgical-expertise-and-innovations-in-complex-spine-surgery/) - http://cursocolumnaeduardoluque.com/wordpress/
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## Cases

- [Severe Idiopathic Scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/severe-idiopathic-scoliosis-2/) - Severe idiopathic scoliosis with 120° curve. Preop halo traction 4 wks. Stage 1: Anterior release T5-T12,an terior fusion T5-T12, VCR T9, Stage 2: PSF T2-L3, SPO T3-L3
- [Teen Congenital Revision](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/teen-congenital-revision/) - 14yo congenital scoliosis/Hemivertebra/Diastematomyelia. Stage 1: anterior release and fusion T9-sacrum, partial body resection of T9, resection of T10 hemivertebra and resection of T11, Diskectomies at T12-S1 Stage 2: removal of instrumentation T9-T12, PSF T3-pelvis
- [Severe Pediatric Scoliosis/SMA](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/severe-pediatric-scoliosis-sma/) - 7yo Female with SMA was put in halo traction for several weeks inserted MAGEC rods
- [Severe idiopathic scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/severe-idiopathic-scoliosis/) - Anterior release T5-T12, anterior fusion T5-T12 VCR T9 Posterior spinal fusion T2-L3 SPO T3-L3
- [Revision Surgery](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/revision-surgery/) - 79 year old male with extensive cardiac history who underwent several previous surgeries, initially for degenerative disease and subsequent complex deformity correction with a pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO). Patient developed failure at the top of his fusion with screw pullout, kyphotic deformity, and broken distal rods with incomplete spinal fusion. Complaining of pain in the
- [Idiopathic Scoliosis-Teen Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/idiopathic-scoliosis-teen-female/) - This 19 year old female patient was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13, but decided to defer surgery so she could play soccer and is now has worsening back pain with standing or activity. A two stage procedure was performed on one day to correct her spinal deformity. First, through an incision on the side
- [Thoracolumbar Kyphosis Adult Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/thoracolumbar-kyphosis-adult/) - 65 year old female with previous lumbar laminectomies. Very bad low back pain, only able to walk 20 feet, pain shooting down both legs. Severe Thoracolumbar kyphosis on x-rays, no overall lumbar lordosis, positive sagittal alignment. A same day combined anterior and posterior approach was required to correct this rigid deformity. The T11-L5 discs were
- [Scheuermann's Kyphosis Adult Male](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/scheuermanns-kyphosis-adult/) - 31 year old male diagnosed with Scheuermann’s Kyphosis as a teenager with chronic back pain, on a significant amount of narcotic pain medicine. MRI of the spine was normal. A posterior spinal fusion was performed from T3-L2 with the patients bone, bone from a tissue bank, and bone morphogenetic protein. Multiple Smith-Petersen osteotomies (SPO) allowed
- [Severe Congenital Kyphoscoliosis Pediatric](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/severe-congenital-kyphoscoliosis-pediatric/) - 13 yo diagnosed with kyphoscoliosis at 4 years of age presented with a large thoracolumbar prominence and increasing low back pain. The patient has severe lumbar pain and numbness overlying the prominence on her back. She is very active, playing softball, basketball, and the flute. The patient had a large thoracolumbar prominence, the left shoulder
- [Adult Revision Surgery](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-revision-surgery/) - 55 year of old with history of multiple previous spine surgeries with increasing back and leg pain and inability to stand upright. Previous instrumentation from C2 to the Pelvis. Leaning forward and to the left. A removal of instrumentation and revision posterior spinal fusion with pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) at L3 was performed. Bone from
- [Adult Revision Surgery Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-revision-surgery-2/) - 43 year old female with previous L4-S1 posterior spinal fusion with back and left leg pain. Patient had congenital scoliosis. Failed injections and physical therapy. Clinically, she had severe sagittal imbalance, and imaging showed loss of lumbar lordosis, thoracic kyphosis and rod failure. Removal of instrumentation and posterior spinal fusion from T-10 to the pelvis
- [Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis-3/) - 67 year old female with adult idiopathic scoliosis previously fused as an adolescent with Harrington Rod instrumentation in 1964 and a lumbar decompression 20 years ago. Has buttock pain and feels like her legs give away while walking. Injection, physical therapy, and antiinflammatory medications provided no relief. X-rays show loss of lumbar lordosis, a fused
- [Adult Degenerative Scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-degenerative-scoliosis/) - 66 year old female with progressive low back pain and spinal deformity and bilateral leg pain that gets worse with ambulation. Physical therapy, epidural injections, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulations failed to provide relief and the patient did not want to live with the pain any longer. X-rays showed a Lumbar curve with a fractional curve
- [Scheuermann's Kyphosis-Pediatric](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/scheuermanns-kyphosis-pediatric/) - 15 yo boy with one year of progressive upper back prominence and back pain and fatigue that he initially thought was just bad posture. The patient underwent a posterior spinal fusion from T3-L2 On post-op imaging, the patient has decreased thoracic kyphosis.
- [Revision Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis-female/) - 52-year-old female with adult idiopathic scoliosis. Patient had her thoracic scoliosis fused when she was young with Harrington instrumentation. Patient developed degeneration in the lower lumbar spine with spinal stenosis. The degeneration of the lower lumbar spine gave her back pain and the spinal stenosis gave her leg pain. She failed all non-operative measures. An
- [Revision Anterior/Posterior Surgery with PSO Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/revision-anteriorposterior-surgery-with-pso-female/) - 34 year old patient Had a spinal surgery for deformity correction in her teens and subsequently multiple surgeries for back pain She was experiencing severe pain and problem with balance despite multiple surgeries Underwent combined staged anterior-posterior surgery with pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) and revision of instrumentation. The x-rays from front and side show restoration
- [Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis-female/) - 14-year-old female adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Patient had a severe thoracic scoliosis and huge right thoracic hump. Normal neurological examination. Patient underwent staged anterior and posterior correction and fusion with instrumentation from the third thoracic vertebrae to the fourth lumbar vertebrae
- [Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis Female](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis-female-2/) - 56-year-old female with adult idiopathic scoliosis. Patient had a thoracic and a lumbar curve. The spine had developed degeneration over the years and had become very painful. The pain was not responding to any non-operative measures, so the patient elected to have surgery. Patient had a posterior spinal fusion from T4 to the pelvis. The
- [Neuromuscular/Congenital kyphosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/neuromuscularcongenital-kyphosis/) - 12-year-old boy with spina bifida, Chiari malformation (cyst), hydrocephalus and congenital kyphosis (hunchback). No motor or sensory function in the lower extremities. He underwent previous spinal fusion but had failure implants and a failed fusion Removed previous instrumentation and underwent posterior spinal correction and re- instrumentation and fusion from upper thoracic to pelvis.
- [Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis Male](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis-male/) - 57-year-old male with adult idiopathic scoliosis. Patient had a large thoracic curve and lumbar curve which became very painful over the years. Patient was unable to be active and was basically incapacitated because of the pain in the low back. Patient failed all non-operative measures. Patient underwent a T2-pelvis posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation. The
- [Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis-2/) - 42-year-old female with adult idiopathic scoliosis. Patient has a large lumbar curve with multiple levels of advanced degeneration. She had a lot of pain in the lumbar spine that was not responsive to non-operative treatment. Because of her kyphotic lumbar spine, an anterior release and a posterior fusion with instrumentation was performed on the same
- [Revision Surgeries](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/revision-surgeries-2/) - 70-year-old female with proximal junctional kyphosis (hunchback) She underwent previous spinal fusion Had significant back pain and pitched forward and progressive flatback. Removed previous instrumentation and underwent posterior spinal correction and fusion from the third thoracic vertebrae to pelvis She also had Smith Petersen osteotomies to correct the sagittal deformity
- [Idiopathic Scoliosis (Teen Male)](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/idiopathic-scoliosis-teen-male/) - This young adult male had a very progressive severe idiopathic scoliosis. His MRI did not show any spinal cord anomalies. Since the curve was large and very stiff, he underwent a release of the thoracic curve to make it more flexible to aid correction. The release involves removing the discs and ligaments that are contracted
- [Post-Laminectomy Kyphosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/post-laminectomy-kyphosis/) - This 7-year-old had a resection of an Astrocytoma (spinal cord tumor) 3 times. The lamina is removed to resect the tumor. The spine falls into kyphosis after laminectomy due to resection of the posterior bone and soft tissue tension band. The kyphosis progresses with the growth of the spine. The patient had weakness in both
- [Congenital Kyphosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/congenital-kyphosis/) - This 18-year-old had a progressive severe congenital kyphosis with a marked visible deformity. He had neurologic symptoms which limited his walking. The CT scan and MRI demonstrated the deformity and the spinal cord draped over the kyphosis giving rise to the neurologic symptoms. The 3D scan shows the deformity well for surgical planning. The patient
- [Congenital Scoliosis (Toddler)](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/congenital-scoliosis-toddler/) - This 2-year-old with congenital muscle disease had a severe congenital scoliosis arising from congenital bars. The congenital bars are in the lumbar spine at two different levels. The traction x-ray shows correction of the curvature outside of the congenitally-fused vertebral segments. The patient underwent a VEPTR (vertically expandable prosthetic titanium rib) placement. The VEPTR is
- [Congenital Scoliosis (Fusion)](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/congenital-scoliosis-fusion/) - This patient had severe congenital scoliosis treated with a posterior fusion without instrumentation at age 7 in another country. Her deformity worsened in time with growth. The curvature progressed with additional vertebral segments adding on to the curve, and also due to anterior spinal column growth with a posterior fusion also known as the crankshaft
- [Revision Surgeries](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/revision-surgeries/) - This 67-year-old female underwent multiple anterior and posterior fusions with multiple areas of pseudarthrosis and broken instrumentation. The spine fusion did not take and the instrumentation broke. All the instrumentation was removed and the fusion explored. The patient had multiple areas of the spine fusion that were not healed. New instrumentation was then placed. The
- [Adult Deformity: Flatback](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-deformity-flatback/) - Patient in her 70’s had undergone multiple spinal surgeries from an anterior and a posterior approach. Patient had removal of her instrumentation and suffered a fracture of the L4 vertebra which placed her in a flatback posture. The flatback posture is a leaning forward position of the patient. The patient tries to look forward by
- [Neuromuscular Deformity](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/neuromuscular-deformity/) - This patient had Spina Bifida and severe scoliosis. Patients with Spina Bifida have a various degrees of missing posterior spinal elements exposing the neural elements. The missing bony elements of the back of the spine also do not allow for a normal fusion bed for a posterior fusion. Therefore, we have to rely on anterior
- [Congenital Deformity](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/congenital-deformity/) - This teenage boy had a severe congenital deformity. Congenital deformity arises from abnormal formation of the vertebra and other spinal elements. The severe deformity is difficult to treat in the severe form. Halo traction can gradually decrease the deformity by unwinding the spinal column. He was placed in Halo Traction at the FOCOS hospital in
- [Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis/) - This 66-year-old patient had progressive scoliosis. Her back pain and leg became intolerable over time. She had epidural injections and other non-operative treatments that all failed. The lateral radiograph displays the thoracolumbar kyphotic deformity. She underwent an anterior release of the severe and rigid lumbar scoliotic deformity. She then underwent a posterior release and correction
- [Spina Bifida](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/spina-bifida/) - This is a female teenager with severe scoliosis associated with Spina Bifida. In this case no anterior approach or release was performed. Instead, the spine was released from the posterior approach by removing ligaments and facet joints to make the spine more flexible. One of the vertebral bodies was also removed from the posterior approach
- [Adult Scoliosis & Stenosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-scoliosis-stenosis/) - A 77-year-old patient suffered from progressive adult idiopathic scoliosis that was painful in the thoracic and lumbar spine. In addition, she had lumbar spinal stenosis giving her leg pain and limiting her walking ability. She failed non-operative care and had worsening leg pain and back pain. She underwent an anterior release with multiple discectomies of
- [Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis (Fusion)](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-idiopathic-scoliosis-fusion/) - Patient had adolescent idiopathic scoliosis which was treated with a spinal fusion and Harrington rods as a teenager. Patient developed degeneration of the lumbar spine below the fusion. The degeneration caused a lot of back pain and leg pain. An anterior fusion was performed at multiple lumbar segments to ensure a fusion to the sacrum.
- [Idiopathic Scoliosis (Teen Female)](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/idiopathic-scoliosis/) - This teenager had a very progressive severe idiopathic scoliosis. The patient had no spinal cord anomalies on the MRI. Because of the large stiff curve, she was treated with anterior release of the thoracic curve to make it more flexible and shorten the anterior column at the same time. The same day a posterior approach
- [Ankylosing Spondylitis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/ankylosing-spondylitis/) - This patient is a young adult who had his spine fused in a flatback position due to his disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. The disease fuses the sacroiliac joints causing pain and fuses the spine in a forward bent position. The result was that he was unable to see in front of him and was always
- [Neuromuscular Scoliosis](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/neuromuscular-scoliosis/) - This was a patient with Cerebral Palsy who had progressive severe scoliosis. Patient had cardiac disease which required a cardiac devise. He could not tolerate an anterior approach. He underwent multiple Ponte osteotomies via a posterior approach to release the spine and make it more flexible. The scoliosis was corrected using posterior instrumentation. The fusion
- [Adult Scoliosis (Lumbar)](https://munishguptaspine.com/surgery-case/adult-scoliosis-lumbar/) - This female patient in her 50’s had a progressive adult idiopathic scoliosis with a very painful lumbar curve. She failed all non-operative measures. She had a kyphotic lumbar spine in addition to her scoliosis. To gain a fusion and correction of her lumbar kyphosis, an anterior release with discectomies and a fusion of the lumbar

## Team

- [Munish C. Gupta, M.D., M.B.A.](https://munishguptaspine.com/team/munish-c-gupta-md/) - Dr. Gupta has helped many patients to start living normally again, by correcting their spinal problems to regain lost mobility and to relieve pain and numbness.

## Testimonials

- [BJH Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/bjh-patient/) - Three years ago you changed my life. I have been enjoying life for the first in almost 20 years. That all started for me in 2020. I enjoy my grandkids now. I go fishing, rock hunting and enjoy the outdoors. I don't feel 68 at all. I can walk anywhere I want to go. Thank
- [Spine Pain relief](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/spine-pain-relief/)
- [Shrine Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/shrine-patient/) - 14 years ago you fused by spine and saved my life at Shriners in Sacramento. I just wanted to tell you thank you. C.B.
- [Barnes revision patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-revision-patient/) - I cannot sing Dr. Gupta's praises enough. I have idiopathic scoliosis. I had problems off and on for many years, but it was only diagnosed at the age of 57. At that time I had spinal fusion of the lumbar area and I was okay for about 10 years, but then people started asking me
- [Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-patient-5/) - Dr. Gupta, I would like to thank you for the 5 year post-operation appointment I recently had with you. It is so uplifting to have a doctor who truly care about his patient's severe symptoms, but also our lives outside of scoliosis.
- [Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-patient-4/) - Thank you for your care, compassion, concern and for giving me back the ability to walk and enjoy life. My family and I really appreciate all you've done and the professionalism and compassion in which you've shown me.
- [Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-patient-3/) - I, myself, my husband and family thank you tremendously for all your thoughtfulness, great skills and assistance throughout the surgery. You are a wonderful, intelligent, great physician. "Great carpenter" and we all love you and your crew.
- [Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-patient-2/) - My eternal gratefulness to you. No pain pills AT ALL. I enjoy walking with my best friend.
- [St. Louis Children's Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/st-louis-childrens-patient-3/) - It has been a month since you performed a successful surgery on our daughter. We are very thankful for the surgery you did and reliable care you provided. She is healing well and fast. She is getting back to her daily routines and very happy that she gained 2" in height. We will always be
- [Wife of Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/wife-of-barnes-patient/) - Let me just tell you, when you are not in the medical profession, and you see the care and consideration that Dr. Munish Gupta and Barnes Jewish Hospital show your family, you just want to tell everyone how much you love them.
- [Barnes Patient from the West Coast](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-patient-from-the-west-coast/) - Dear Dr. Gupta, Words cannot express how grateful I am to you for the correction of my scoliosis and for the extraordinary skill and professionalism of your team. From the careful preparation in advance of the surgery through my entire hospitalization afterward, I always felt important and loved. Beyond your skill, it is your wise
- [W.B. Barnes Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/w-b-barnes-patient/) - I want to thank you for your medical expertise, but of equal importance, your care and concern and love for your patients. I am honored to know you and call you my doctor and friend. I thank God for having created you with your amazing skills and compassion for your fellow man.
- [K. L. Barnes Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/k-l-barnes-patient/) - I first visited Dr. Munish Gupta a year after a cervical spine fusion that done by another physician who was not part of Washington University/BJC system. Sometime after that surgery, I began to notice that my chin seemed closer to my chest, I was always looking out over the tops of my glasses instead of
- [R.S. Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/r-s-barnes-patient/) - Thank you for everything you have done for me. From the first time I met you, I felt confident that you would get me through this whole scary process step by step. You were not the first doctor I consulted, but the only doctor I considered to straighten my spine. I loved it when Becky
- [St. Louis Children's Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/st-louis-childrens-patient-2/) - Dear Dr. Gupta, I wanted to wait to write you a letter for when I started to feel like myself again. Now that I am beginning to seem normal, I can appreciate the surgery so much more. The little pain I get here and there doesn't compare to the way I felt when my spine
- [J.M Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-m-barnes-patient/) - I am a living testimonial to your remarkable talents. We are so appreciative for everything you and your team have accomplished for me, and we couldn't feel more blessed. Thank you for who you are and all that you do. With so much gratitude, love, and warmest regards.
- [St. Louis Children's patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/st-louis-childrens-patient/) - Thank you, Dr. Gupta, for a successful spinal fusion surgery. Your care for and attention to our son was incredible. With much love and thanks. L.M. family
- [R.F. daughter](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/r-f-daughter/) - Dear Dr. Gupta and team, This is just a small token of appreciation for everything you have done for my dad. You have given him a whole new outlook on life. As you may recall, he was very depressed and despondent. He assumed that was how he had to live his life, in complete pain,
- [C.P. Barnes Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/c-p-barnes-patient-2/) - "When I went to Dr. Gupta I was in severe pain and could hardly walk. I had been to other spinal surgeons who could not diagnose me. Dr. Gupta immediately knew I was very ill and took action ASAP. I was very pleased at the caring care Dr. Gupta, staff and team took when I
- [R.T.  Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/r-t-barnes-patient/) - Thanks for moving my surgery up when I was really feeling bad and relieving my pain.
- [C.P. Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/c-p-barnes-patient/) - Thanks for saving my life.
- [D.N. Barnes Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/d-n-barnes-patient/) - My visit with Dr. Gupta has been wonderful, very professional and informative. My back surgery was 4 months ago and I am so pleased with the outcome of the surgery. The quest for a surgeon for a year was very disappointing. I was turned down for back surgery on the sole reason of my being
- [J. D. Barnes Patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-d-barnes-patient/) - Thank you for performing my surgery. After my first visit I knew that you were the surgeon I needed. I am excited about my progress and future. You are a gifted surgeon and I am a lucky patient. Thank you!
- [St. Louis Children's Hospital patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/st-louis-childrens-hospital-patient/) - "My experience with Dr. Gupta was amazing!!! He took my curve and made me straight, he's awesome" K.D.
- [Barnes patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/barnes-patient/) - "Before my surgery, I couldn't walk unaided or do anything without pain. My quality of life was poor. Everyday life was a struggle. Six months after my surgery, I can live my life without so much struggle. I can do a lot unaided now. Dr. Gupta has completely changed my life for the better. My
- [C. Family Children's patient](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/c-family-childrens-patient/) - No words can say thank you enough for taking care of my girl. We were pretty discouraged after going to multiple surgeons in Indianapolis only to be told they could not help. She is now free of her pain and has a new outlook on life and will begin college soon to be a nurse.
- [J.H.  Barnes Hospital, St. Louis](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-h-barnes-hospital-st-louis/) - My occupation is heavy construction. I started having back pain in 2010 and suffered four and half years. In severe pain to the point of being one step away from a wheelchair. I thought my life was over, for good. I was referred to Dr. Gupta and that was the luckiest day of my life.
- [M.E.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/m-e/) - I want to apologize in the delay sending you this email. The care my husband received when he was at Barnes during and after his spinal fusion surgery was absolutely flawless. Your attention to every detail and your warm personality made the visit feel far less traumatic for all of us. Thank you for doing such
- [L.H.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/l-h/) - I received a phone call today from the wife of your male patient. L. H. is back in Wisconsin and recovering well after being in St. Louis for the past 8 weeks. His wife wanted to let me know that during his stay at BJH in October 2015, they received "wonderful, awesome and professional" care. She
- [P.K.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/p-k/) - Dr. Gupta has given me a new life. My case was pretty complicated but with his expertise he was able to give me maximum correction. He is very passionate to treat the patient in best possible way. He is very humble and takes care of a patient like a friend. I would forever be grateful
- [Eric Heiden, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/eric-heiden-md/) - As a colleague of Dr. Gupta’s at the University of California Davis, I valued his professionalism as a clinician and his skill as a surgeon. Even today, he remains part of the team of consultants I refer to for treating my patients and the athletes I care for.
- [Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD, DSc](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/oheneba-boachie-adjei-md-dsc/) - I was fortunate to have Dr. Munish Gupta as my first practice partner at the Southern California Complex Spine and Scoliosis in 1991. He had just completed his spine fellowship training at the Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville. From the outset, he demonstrated outstanding medical knowledge and technical skills akin to an attending spine surgeon
- [Chris Shaffrey, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/chris-shaffrey-md/) - Dr. Munish Gupta is an internationally renowned spine surgeon, researcher and educator. He is recognized by his peers as one of the world's best surgeons. He provides outstanding care to both pediatric and adult patients with spinal deformities. His clinical research has resulted in improvements in patient care that have been widely adopted both in
- [Arsenia B. Barrett, RN, ONC, CNIII](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/arsenia-barrett-rn/) - "I can see the world again. Dr. Gupta has made me stand straight." — These are the grateful words of a patient that had severe ankylosing spondylitis with no hope of standing straight until he came to see Dr. Gupta. His world had been the sidewalks, the curbs and the ground. He had not seen
- [Kamal N Ibrahim, MD, FRCS(C), MA](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/kamal-n-ibrahim-md/) - Dr. Munish Gupta is an accomplished surgeon, researcher, educator, and academician. He has had a stellar career in the field of spine surgery, as the Chief of Spine at University of California, Davis and recently as the Chief of the Spine Service at Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Gupta is an active and dedicated
- [Nathan H. Lebwohl, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/nathan-h-lebwohl-md/) - His technical prowess and his ability to teach surgical principles are outstanding, and his willingness and enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge and skills have made him an important mentor, not only for me, but for many spinal deformity surgeons worldwide.
- [Behrooz Akbarnia, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/behrooz-akbarnia-md/) - I've known Munish Gupta, MD for well over 20 years. I've found him to be an attentive, caring and compassionate physician. He is not only an excellent spine surgeon and researcher, both of which I feel are important for having the best outcomes for patients but most importantly a great human being who truly cares for his
- [John R. Dimar II, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/john-r-dimar-md/) - Dr. Munish Gupta epitomizes all the complex features that unite only rarely to create a great Surgeon; the gift of humor and affability, the utmost compassion and kindness for his fellow man, the mastery of all knowledge unique to his specialty, the continuous honing of his surgical skills, the deep commitment to education, research &
- [Randy Betz, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/randy-betz-md/) - Munish Gupta is a very accomplished surgeon with an excellent knowledge base and outstanding surgical skills. He is very thoughtful and caring physician.
- [Ahmet Alanay, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/ahmet-alanay-md/) - A skillful, compassionate, perfectionist surgeon. A great teacher and role model for deformity surgeons worldwide.
- [Christopher Ames, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/christopher-ames-md/) - Munish Gupta is internationally recognized as one of the very top spine surgeons in the world. He is one of a small handful of individuals that expertly treats both adults and children with severe spinal deformity with world class skill. He is also one of most compassionate and most humble men I know. Loved by his colleagues, trainees and
- [S. Rajasekaran, MD, PhD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/s-rajasekaran-md/) - Prof. Munish Gupta is one of the outstanding spine surgeons I have come across. He has been a popular faculty in the Ganga Operative Spine Course many times, and I have witnessed his surgical skills and technical expertise which make even the most difficult surgeries look very simple. His surgical craft is extraordinary, and he
- [H. E.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/h-e/) - My son has been under Dr. Gupta’s care for six years. At 2 years old my son needed growing rods placed. Dr. Gupta always made me feel so safe with my son under his care. He is not only an amazing surgeon but also an absolutely wonderful person. Thank you for all you have done
- [S. K.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/s-k/) - My daughter had a wonderful surgery. Thank you!
- [C. B.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/c-b/) - He is a life-saver and has kept me walking all these 18 years. I have been blessed.
- [G. L.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/g-l/) - Outstanding, life-changing results from 3 surgeries with Dr. Gupta
- [E. M.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/e-m/) - Thanks for everything!
- [D. G.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/d-g/) - Dr. Gupta provided amazing care. He performed a very long and complicated surgery, the results of which were better than I could have imagined. I would recommend him for anyone looking for spinal care.
- [M. O.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/m-o/) - I love him! Excellent work. I’m a new person thanks to Dr. Gupta.
- [B. B.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/b-b/) - Absolutely fantastic! Love him!
- [J. T.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-t/) - The degree of pain relief has been so great that I now know I should have had this surgery sooner. Dr. Gupta told me what to expect and he was exactly right. Wash U is getting a wonderful surgeon.
- [W. P.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/w-p/) - Dr. Gupta and his team did an amazing job correcting with curvature of my son’s spine. The results are better than we expected. Recovery was difficult in the beginning, but we are now 6 weeks post surgery, and he is starting to resume regular household activities. Thank you Dr. Gupta for all of your encouragement
- [J. B.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-b/) - Excellent! And always with a smile .
- [D. A.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/d-a/) - Dr. Gupta fused 16 vertebrae and made me a whole new man. He’s a great man, and I’m very grateful for what he did for me.
- [J. N.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-n/) - An absolutely caring and fabulous doctor that saved my daughter’s life. You couldn’t get a better doctor than him!! We should know. We have been with him since 2006! Thank you!
- [K. M.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/k-m/) - Our care with Dr. Gupta was life changing for our daughter Auburn. His expertise in scoliosis surgery has given her a new lease on active life. We recommend him to everyone. He is AMAZING!!
- [R. S. and C. S.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/r-s-and-c-s/) - Thank you for everything you have done for our two sons. We will be eternally grateful.
- [E. B.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/e-b/) - Best surgeon ever!
- [M. C.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/m-c/) - Thanks Dr. Gupta for your treatment and advice.
- [X. L.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/x-l/) - He takes care of me well. And he is a nice guy.
- [S. S.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/s-s/) - Dr. Gupta is the greatest doctor I have ever known. I wish he was staying at UC Davis.
- [M. G.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/m-g/) - Dr. Gupta made the experience so much easier for my family and me.
- [J. W.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/j-w/) - The diagnosis and recommendation for surgery were shocking and overwhelming. Our family is so blessed with the care received by Dr. Gupta. My daughter had an amazing outcome and after only a couple of months, is better than ever.
- [L. C.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/l-c/) - It’s been 2 years and she is doing great. No complaints about her spine. Dr. Gupta and his team did a really amazing job. Thank you so much.
- [N. R.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/n-r/) - Thanks a bunch — hope you like Washington University!
- [S. R.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/s-r/) - Dr. Gupta, you are the best doctor in this field! We cannot thank you enough for all your excellent work and assistance you offered us during my son’s surgery. We are grateful and we wish you the best in Wash U.
- [A. E.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/a-e/) - One of the best doctors I have ever had. He took great care of me.
- [Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/alexander-r-vaccaro-md-phd/) - Dr. Gupta is a world-renowned thought leader in spinal deformity care. He is one of my few sources [to whom] I turn to discuss difficult patient problems.
- [Keith Bridwell, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/keith-bridwell-md/) - Munish Gupta MD is regarded as THE FINEST spinal deformity surgeon in the world. He has extraordinary talent and his patients all love him.
- [Raj Rao, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/raj-rao-md/) - I have known Dr.Gupta for a very long time. I have always been impressed by his absolute devotion to the welfare of his patients. His skill and passion for improving his patients' quality of life are clear. Most impressive is the humility with which he goes about all of this.
- [A. Hari Reddi, PhD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/a-hari-reddi/) - Dr. Munish Gupta is a physician's physician, a spine surgeon's surgeon, and a scientist's scientist. Truly outstanding care of his patients, excellent surgical skills and compassionate care are innate in his genes. His total commitment to his patients is in his head, heart and hands. Dr. Gupta's head has clear concepts and thinking for his
- [Azmi Hamzaoglu, MD](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/azmi-hamzaoglu-md/) - Dr. Gupta is an outstanding very skilled spine surgeon, and a great academician. He is nationally and internationally renowned for treating adult and pediatric patients with a wide range of spinal disorders and complex deformities. He is a great expert in spinal surgery with an excellent educational background. He is also a very active member
- [G. S. and L. S.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/g-s-and-l-s/) - As parents, we are very grateful to Dr. Gupta for his care and concern for our daughter. We appreciate the fact that he understands how stressful surgery can be from the parents’ perspective. We will miss him very much, but wish him and his family the best on their new adventure!
- [C. G.](https://munishguptaspine.com/testimonial/c-g/) - Dr. Gupta performed spinal surgery on my son, who had a very significant curve from his neck to his tailbone. There was minimal scarring, and the quality of workmanship is excellent. Ethan received the very best of care from pre-surgery through post-op. Dr. Gupta was also available for consultation and on call. My family will

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