Mohammad Etminan, M.D.
Spinal Orthopedic Surgery
Sugar Land and Richmond Offices
“Treating spinal disorders challenges me to find solutions that are individualized to the needs of my patients, and to provide them with the most successful outcome.”
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Spine Fellowship Program
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Cornell / Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
University of California at Los Angeles
Medical Degree with Honors
Baylor College of Medicine, Highest Honors
Bachelor of Science with Honors
Georgetown University
Academic Recognition
Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Georgetown
DeBakey Scholar, Baylor College of Medicine
Outstanding Student in Orthopedic Surgery
Stanley Olson Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
Dr. Etminan moved to Houston as a teenager and attended high school here. He also spent time as a missionary in Thailand and St. Lucia in the Caribbean. He is married and enjoys weightlifting, mountain biking, scuba diving and snow sports.
Patient Testimonials - Dr. Etminan
Prior to having surgery to correct my 50% curve caused by scoliosis... more
In the News- Dr. Etminan
Dr. Mohammad Etminan Performs New "XLIF" Spinal Procedure... details.
Below is the interview.
High speed version of XLIF Spinal interview.
Low speed version of XLIF Spinal interview.
What is Lateral Access Surgery?
Lateral access is a safe and reproducible means of addressing certain spine disorders with an approach from the side of the patient, as opposed to an approach from the back (posterior) or the front (anterior). A lateral (side) approach is made safe with the use of nerve monitoring technology (NeuroVision® from NuVasive,® Inc.).
More details and video on XLIF Procedure.
