Scripps Clinic Orthopedic Surgeon Receives Humanitarian Award
AAOS honored Gregory Mundis, MD, for work with global pediatric non-profit
Gregory Mundis, MD, (right) receiving the AAOS 2026 Humanitarian Award during the group’s annual conference in New Orleans. Courtesy of AAOS
AAOS honored Gregory Mundis, MD, for work with global pediatric non-profit
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently presented its 2026 Humanitarian Award to Scripps Clinic orthopedic surgeon Gregory Mundis, MD, in recognition of his years-long effort to provide life-saving care to children around the world who suffer from severe spinal deformities.
Through his volunteer service with the pediatric health care non-profit Global Spine Outreach (GSO) across multiple continents, Dr. Mundis has performed complex surgeries, led high-impact missions and helped build sustainable care by training local surgeons, according to AAOS.
Dr. Mundis, who sees patients locally at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, also serves as a board member of GSO and a co-director of the San Diego Spine Fellowship, which trains new spine surgeons.
Read the press release from AAOS: AAOS Honors Excellence in Orthopaedics with 2026 Impact, Humanitarian and William W. Tripton, Jr., MD Leadership Awards
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