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Dr. Mufaddal Gombera, MD

Dr. Mufaddal Gombera, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Mufaddal Gombera, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 193 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (193 reviews)

Locations

Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St

Fondren Orthopedic Group - Fondren Main St7401S Main St # 2 Houston, TX 77030
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gombera is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Gombera specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Gombera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gombera

4.9

193 ratings, 168 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle Sharman – Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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T. Davis – Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Patricia R – Jul 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Randy – Jul 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dean Kelly – Jun 26, 2024
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leonard Brachett – Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Orr – Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 25, 2024
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris Barge – Apr 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jc – Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Apr 05, 2024
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care philosophy

Dr. Gombera welcomes patients with all orthopedic conditions, with a focus on sports-related injuries of the shoulder, hip, and knee. His objective is to provide high-quality care to patients, and to return athletes to an active and fulfilling lifestyl

biography

Mufaddal M. Gombera, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and the treatment of injuries to the shoulder, hip, and knee. Dr. Gombera is fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy....read more
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Northwestern

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Michigan

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Self designated 
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  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeions, Member

  • Harris County Medical Society, Member

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, Member

  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member

  • Texas Medical Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

  • All-Athroscopic versus Open Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii, 05/2015

  • Patient Impressions of Reimbursement for Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, 02/2014

  • Pre-existing Rotator Cuff Tears as a Predictor of Outcomes in National Football League Athletes, 06/2006

  • A Meta-Analysis of Joint Preservation Versus Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Displaced 3- and 4-part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus, 03/2013

  • Interventions for Hip Pain in the Maturing Athlete: The Role of Hip Arthroscopy?, 01/2014

  • Patients perceptions of the costs of total hip and knee arthroplasty, 05/2015

  • Isolated Acetabuloplasty and Labral Repair for Combined-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement: Are We Doing Too Much?, 01/04/2017

  • Have we Solved the Problem of Backside Wear in Total Knee Arthroplasty?, 02/2009

  • Radiographic Comparison of Finned, Cementless Central Pegged Glenoid Component and Conventional Cemented Pegged Glenoid Component in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Study, 09/14/2017

  • Rotator Cuff Tear and Glenohumeral Instability: A Systematic Review, 08/2014

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital

    7401 Main St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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