Muhammed Talha Gunduz, MD
- Neurology
Pediatric Neurologist/Headache Specialist
Phone:
832-822-1750
Languages: English, Turkish
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Muhammed Talha Gunduz, MD
Dr. Muhammed Talha Gunduz is a Neurologist and Headache Medicine Specialist whose clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of primary and secondary headache disorders in both adults and children. His areas of expertise include migraine, chronic migraine, cluster headache, post-traumatic headache, trigeminal neuralgia, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, spontaneous intracranial hypotension and other complex headache conditions. He also performs a wide range of headache procedures, including onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) injections, peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections and sphenopalatine ganglion blocks.
Dr. Gunduz has a strong interest in advancing headache care through clinical research, quality improvement and medical education. His research focuses on the relationship between migraine and dysautonomia spectrum disorders, with an emphasis on improving early recognition and patient outcomes. He is actively involved in the education of medical students, residents and fellows, and contributes to the development of innovative headache medicine training programs.
In addition to his academic and clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gunduz is committed to serving underserved communities through volunteer medical work and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered neurological care.
Personal Statement
I believe the best patient care begins with listening. Every patient has a unique story, and my goal is to understand not only their symptoms but also how their condition affects their daily life, family, work and overall well-being. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while partnering with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans that align with their goals and values.
As a headache specialist, I enjoy caring for patients with both common and complex headache disorders. I take a comprehensive approach that combines lifestyle modifications, preventive and acute therapies, procedural treatments when appropriate and patient education. I believe that empowering patients with knowledge about their condition is an essential part of successful treatment and helps them become active participants in their care.
Beyond my clinical practice, I am passionate about advancing headache medicine through research, quality improvement and medical education. I enjoy teaching medical students, residents and fellows and am committed to improving access to specialized headache care through innovation and collaboration.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children. I am also actively involved in community service, volunteering my time to provide medical care for underserved populations through local free clinics. These experiences continually remind me of the importance of compassion, humility, and service, and they reinforce the values I strive to bring to every patient encounter.
Clinical Interests
Headache medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Headache | 2025 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University | Residency | Child Neurology | 2024 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University | Internship | Pediatrics | 2020 |
| Duzce Universitesi | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2016 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Neurology | Member |
| American Headache Society | Member |
| American Interventional Headache Society | Member |
| American Neurological Association | Member |
| Child Neurology Society | Member |
| Southern Headache Society | Member |
| Texas Neurological Society | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology |
Honors and awards
- 2025
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Recipient of a $25,000 philanthropic gift fund in recognition of 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.
Research interests
Migraine and other headache disorders, dysautonomia associated with migraine, quality improvement initiatives, the development of innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes in headache medicine
Miller R, Kim M, Gunduz MT, Aylward S. Advancements in Pediatric Headache. Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 2024;36(6):624-629
Gumayan R, Parker W, Gunduz MT, Aylward S, Auer N, Albert D, Patel A. Increasing Provider Utilization of a Seizure Action Plan in the Outpatient Setting. Pediatrics. 2024;154(1)
Ahrens S, Ostendorf A, Lado F, Arnold S, Bai S, Bensalem-Owen M, et al. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Epilepsy Center Practice in the United States. Neurology. 2022;98(19)
Hunanyan A, Kantor B, Puranam R, Elliott C, McCall A, Dhindsa J, et al. Adeno-Associated Virus-Mediated Gene Therapy in the Mashlool Mouse Model of Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. Human Gene Therapy. 2021;32(7-8):405-419
Weng P, Majmundar A, Khan K, Lim T, Shril S, Gunduz T, et al. De novo TRIM8 Variants Impair Protein Localization and Cause Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. American Journal of Human Genetics. 2021;108(2):357-367
Kansagra S, Ghusayni R, Kherallah B, Gunduz T, McLean M, Prange L, et al. Polysomnographic Findings and Sleep Disorders in Children with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2018.
Gunduz MT. Migraine and Tension Headache. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2027. Elsevier.