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Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, hip arthroscopy

7401 South Main Street 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 794-3599

Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Houston, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Texas Orthopedic Hospital and ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

7401 South Main Street 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	7
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	20
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

aspiration	19
doctor visit	91
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	17
hospital care	48
injections	19
inpatient care	48
lower extremity surgery	7
musculoskeletal imaging	16
pelvic imaging	10
X-rays	26

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	62
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	384
injections	83
joint surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	11
upper extremity surgery	20
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	108
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	471
injections	108
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	6
minimally invasive procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	8

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

aspiration	127
doctor visit	533
injections	127
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	47
reconstructive surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

aspiration	149
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	486
injections	149
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	56
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	20

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	24
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

aspiration	158
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	557
injections	158
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	7
minimally invasive procedures	76
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	54

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	26
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	26
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	216
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	925
injections	216
joint surgery	138
lower extremity surgery	51
minimally invasive procedures	138
reconstructive surgery	25
synovectomy	12
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	69

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Houston, TX were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

aspiration	123
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	433
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	17
hospital care	45
injections	123
inpatient care	45
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	62
musculoskeletal imaging	14
pelvic imaging	10
reconstructive surgery	16
synovectomy	12
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD.

**Gender**
Female	121
Male	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	162
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	18
75 to 84	55
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-06-20

I visited Dr. Gombera's office after finding him highly rated on my insurance's website. I arrived 30 mins early as was request and I was told that Dr. Gombera was running at least an hour behind and that I would have to wait. I asked why wasn't I notified before and I could have planned my day accordingly. I decided to wait as I had taken off to secure this appointment. I met with Dr. Gombera and he was extremely professional and gave me some great resources. Upon leaving, I was told that I need an MRI and that once my insurance approved I would be hearing from the office to be scheduled. 3 days go by and I did not hear anything. So I called to inquire about my MRI. I was told that the insurance was still reviewing, but based on past experience it has never taken that long. Ultimately, I ended up calling my insurance and I found out that Dr. Gombera (or someone in his office) had mis-coded my diagnosis and it was not aligned with the paperwork and that was what was holding up my approval. I called Dr. Gombera's office back and told them what my insurance had told me and they denied it all. They said that everything was correct on their end and they don't know why the insurance was taking so long. Ultimately, after to pushing the person on the phone to make the necessary calls to get the matter resolved. I am still waiting on my MRI to be approved and still have no clear understanding of when my necessary services will be approved. There are better doctors with more efficient staff at Fondren Orthopedic, I strongly do not recommend Dr. Gombera and his office staff.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mufaddal Mustafa Gombera, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$18,317 SUTUREFIX $1,239	Sports Med Hip $1,124	Q-FIX $583	LENS Surgical Imaging System $101	Regeneten $92	Other $15,177
Stryker Corporation	$15,532 NA $7,469	NANOTACK FLEX $3,153	Reunion $1,875	Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $1,094	Mako $281	Other $1,659
Arthrex, Inc.	$9,065 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $2,794	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $150	$6,121
Medinc of Texas	$7,037 $7,037
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$1,770 Joint Implants $1,664	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $106
Other	$2,343 Regeneten $448	NEXT AR $156	SIMPLICITI $125	MECTA $125	Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy $124	Other $1,364

**Types of Payments**
Education	$27,407
Consulting Fee	$11,719
Travel and Lodging	$9,002
Food and Beverage	$5,936

Biography

Dr. Mufaddal Gombera specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Gombera's clinical interests include hip arthroscopy, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan, Dr. Gombera attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.