Indranil (Neel) Kushare, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Specialist
Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
936-267-7200
Languages: English
Office location:
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Indranil (Neel) Kushare, MD
Dr. Kushare is a board-certified, dual-fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in treating sports injuries in young patients. Recently promoted to Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, he has garnered numerous prestigious accolades including the STAR Award for Excellence in patient care, NRF Teaching Award, Excellence in Surgery Award (TCH) and Top Doctor by Houstonia magazine.
His extensive advanced training included fellowships at highly renowned hospitals including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He further specialized with an orthopedic sports fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore providing care to professional teams (Baltimore Ravens, Washington Nationals and Washington Wizards).
Professor Kushare is a passionate advocate of evidence-based practice (EBP) having published over 70 scientific journal articles. His expertise in sports injuries is sought after, having been invited to speak at universities and conferences nationally and internationally.
He is active in multiple national scientific societies including Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), SICOT and is the past-chair of the Tibial Spine (knee) Fracture research interest group at PRiSM (Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society).
Dr. Kushare has extensive experience treating athletes at all levels, high school to professional, including Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Dr. Kushare has a special interest in ACL injuries, patella (knee cap) instability, cartilage problems (OCD) as well as shoulder, elbow and ankle injuries. He is also highly skilled in managing fractures in young patients. He is known for his collaborative approach to care, ensuring that patients and their families are fully involved in tailored, evidence-based treatment plans that get young athletes safely back to the sports they love.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD | Fellowship | Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | 2016 |
| Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH | Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery | 2015 |
| Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C | Fellowship | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery | 2014 |
| K.J.Somaiya Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India | Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery | 2012 |
| K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center, Mumbai, India | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery | 2007 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (SICOT) | Member - Annual Meeting Advisory Committee for Pediatric Orthopedics |
| Paediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRISM) | Member - Education Committee; Member - Tibial Spine Fracture Research Interest Group, Member- Scientific Program Committee |
| Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) | Active Member; Member - Evidence Based Practice Committee |
Honors and awards
- 2024
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STAR Award for Excellence in Patient care
- 2023
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Norton Rose Fulbright Educational Excellence Award
- 2019-2021
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Best Surgical Video Awards, POSNA (Pediatric Ortho. Society of North America)
- 2021
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In-Chief Excellence Award
- 2020
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Texas Children’s Hospital Excellence in Surgery Award
- 2020
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Voted ‘Top Doctor’ by Houstonia magazine
- 2019
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Early Career Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Reviews
May, L., Schultz, R.J., Smadi, Z., Kushare I. Tibial-sided PCL avulsion fractures in children: the importance of diagnosing concomitant injuries. Emergency Radiology, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-026-02529-4
Chilukuri, S., Chandra, K., Kushare I. Clinical Features and Outcomes of Pediatric Olecranon Bursitis. JOIO, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-026-01881-4
Touban, B. M., Chhabra, B. N., Kushare, I., Amaral, J. Z., & Miggins, J. Provider-Cleared Return-to-Sport After Freiberg Infraction in Adolescent Athletes. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0000000000003420
Fagbongbe, O., Salman, R., Kushare I, et al. MRI of pediatric meniscal retears following primary arthroscopic surgery: diagnostic accuracy and common findings. Skeletal Radiology, 2026, 55, 1627-1637. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-026-05206-2
Kushare, I., R. Ghanta, Z. Smadi, N. Wunderlich and T. Phillips. Lateral epicondylar fractures in the pediatric population: Presentation, management, and outcomes. Injury, 2026, 57(8): 113464.
Morrow, J, Amaral J, Kushare I. Single-Stage Bilateral Saucerization for Discoid Lateral Meniscus Tears in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report. Cureus 18(6), 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.111001
Martin, H., Agonias, K., Jobanputra, A., Kushare, I., Shea, K. Narrow Notch in Pediatric Females with an ACL Injury: Pediatric Notch Morphology Comparison Between Healthy Cadavers and Those with ACL Tears. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2026: 14(6 suppl5), 2325967126S00058. https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967126S00
Archer H, Patterson K, Schwartzman JD, McKay SD, Kushare I. Utility of Diagnostic Arthroscopy Before Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients Without Articular Findings on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2026;14(4). doi:10.1177/23259671261430753