About
Dr. Saimun Singla is a triple board-certified physician in general pediatrics, pediatric rheumatology, and integrative medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, then graduated from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine as a member of Sigma Sigma Phi, the national osteopathic honor society. She completed a three-year General Pediatrics residency at the University of Chicago, followed by a three-year Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. She later completed a two-year Integrative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She also pursued additional training in Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome and chronic pain at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Before founding Rheum to Grow TX, Dr. Singla served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Rheumatology at Texas Children's Hospital, where she earned the Provider Excellence Award for ranking above the 99th percentile in family-centered care and communication. During her tenure there, she received her own diagnosis of severe rheumatoid arthritis. She tried nine medications in pursuit of remission before turning to integrative approaches. That personal experience deepened her clinical focus on anti-inflammatory nutrition, the gut-joint axis, sleep and micronutrients, and lifestyle medicine for autoimmune disease. She delivered a TEDx talk on finding acceptance of her own autoimmune diagnosis and has appeared in The Rheumatologist publication. She holds multiple Top Doc Awards, including recognition as a Houstonia Top Doctor. Outside the clinic, she is a wife and mother of three active school-aged children, and her husband practices Emergency Medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
Medical School
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas (graduated as member of Sigma Sigma Phi)
Residency
General Pediatrics, University of Chicago (3-year program)
Fellowship
Pediatric Rheumatology, Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (3-year); Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (2-year)
Additional Training
Extra training in Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome/Chronic Pain at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Singla right for?
Dr. Singla is an excellent fit for children, adolescents, and adults between ages 23 and 55 managing autoimmune or rheumatic disease. Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or chronic pain benefit most from her dual expertise. She works well with families seeking a structured, whole-body plan rather than medication management alone. Patients who have tried multiple treatments without reaching remission often find her integrative roadmap fills the gaps prior care left open. She also serves patients who need second or third opinions on a pediatric rheumatology diagnosis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Singla treats a broad range of autoimmune and rheumatic conditions. These include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and chronic pain conditions such as Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome. She also treats Long-COVID, chronic fatigue, migraines, eczema, and irritable bowel syndrome within an integrative framework.
Yes. Dr. Singla holds triple board certification in general pediatrics, pediatric rheumatology, and integrative medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Singla trained in General Pediatrics at the University of Chicago and completed her Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. She then completed a two-year Integrative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and pursued additional chronic pain training at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Singla combines conventional rheumatology with evidence-informed complementary therapies. She addresses anti-inflammatory nutrition, sleep, the gut-joint axis, breathwork, and mindfulness alongside immunosuppression management and joint injections. This means patients receive a personalized plan that goes beyond medication alone.
Yes. While Dr. Singla specializes in pediatric rheumatology, she also sees adults, generally between ages 23 and 55, for integrative rheumatology and adult autoimmune care. She supports pediatric patients through the transition to adult care as well.
Yes. Dr. Singla earned the Provider Excellence Award at Texas Children's Hospital, ranking above the 99th percentile in family-centered care and communication. She has received multiple Top Doc Awards, including recognition as a Houstonia Top Doctor, and has appeared in The Rheumatologist publication.
She does. Dr. Singla received her own diagnosis of severe rheumatoid arthritis while working as a faculty physician at Texas Children's Hospital. She tried nine medications before finding remission through integrative approaches. That experience directly shaped her clinical philosophy and the design of Rheum to Grow TX.
Yes. Dr. Singla accepts invitations for webinars, masterclasses, workshops, and conferences. Her speaking topics include pediatric rheumatology, living with rheumatoid arthritis, and integrative medicine for chronic disease. She also delivered a TEDx talk on acceptance of her autoimmune diagnosis.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026