Indranil (Neel) Kushare, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Specialist
Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
936-267-7200
Woodlands
Fax:
936-267-7914
Woodlands
Phone:
281-812-0280
Kingwood
Fax:
281-812-0528
Kingwood
Languages: English
Office locations:
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
19298 W. Lake Houston Parkway
Humble, TX 77346
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. As an Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery, he has garnered numerous accolades including the prestigious STAR Award for Excellence in patient care (2024), NRF Teaching Award (2023), TCH Excellence in Surgery Award (2020) and voted as a Top Doctor by Houstonia magazine.
His advanced training began after completing his orthopedic residency and included fellowships at highly renowned hospitals including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He followed this with an orthopedic sports fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore which involved providing care to several professional sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Nationals and Washington Wizards.
Dr. Kushare is a passionate advocate of evidence-based practice (EBP), with a strong research background with over 50 scientific journal publications to his name. His expertise is sought after nationally and internationally, having been invited to speak at numerous universities and conferences about pediatric sports injuries. He is actively involved in many national scientific societies including Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and is the current chair of the Tibial Spine Fracture (TSF) research interest group at the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRiSM).
Dr. Kushare has extensive experience treating athletes at all levels, from high school to professional, including Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Dr. Kushare has a special interest in ACL injuries, patella (knee cap) instability and cartilage problems known as OCD as well as shoulder, elbow and ankle injuries. He is also highly skilled in managing fractures in young patients and believes in a collaborative approach to care, ensuring that patients and their families are fully involved in the decision-making process.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) | Associate Member; Member - Evidence Based Practice Committee |
| 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 |
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
Kushare I, Wunderlich N, Elabd A, Attia E Pediatric and adolescent Lisfranc injuries – presentation, treatment and outcomes The Foot 2020 doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2020.101737.
Kushare I, Beran M, Klingele K, Attia E, Elabd A, Inneh I, McKay S. Classification of ACL Tears in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. Orthop J Sports Med March 2020; 8(4_suppl3):2325967120S0025. DOI: 10.1177/2325967120S00255.
Shimberg JL, Aoyama JT, Leska TM, Ganley, TJ, Fabricant, PD, Patel, NM, Kushare, I, Lee, RJ, McKay, S, Rhodes, J, Sachleben, B, Sargent, C, Yen, Y, Mistovich, RJ. Tibial Spine Fractures: How Much Are We Missing Without Pretreatment Advanced Imaging? A Multicenter Study. Am J Sports Med 2020 doi:10.1177/0363546520957666.
Kushare I, Wunderlich, N, Dranginis D Simultaneous bilateral versus unilateral tibial tubercle fractures 2020 J Clin Orthop Trauma doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2020.08.007.
Kushare I, Allahabadi S, Kastan K, Posterior Ankle Impingement – an under-diagnosed, treatable cause of posterior ankle pain in pediatric and adolescent patients. World J Orthop 2019; 10(10): 364-370.
Ayan, S., I. Kushare, A.L. Fillar, J. Dreese, D. Jean-Pierre, and B. Parks, Biomechanical Consequences of Progressive Tears Involving the Posterior Root of the Lateral Meniscus With and Without Meniscofemoral Ligament. Arthroscopy 2018. 34(12): p. e11-e12.
De Mattos, CB. Ramski D, Kushare I, Flynn JM, Radial Neck Fractures in Children and Adolescents: An Examination of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment and Outcomes. J Pediatr Orthop 2016 Jan;36(1):6-12.