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Dr. Robert Baltera, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Robert Baltera, MD
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Dr. Robert Baltera, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.
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Dr. Robert Baltera, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 65
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Robert Baltera, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. Baltera graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center In Syracuse, Ny in 1985 and completed a residency at State University Of New York Health Science Center In Syracuse, Ny.Dr. Robert Baltera, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Baltera currently practices at Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis. Dr. Baltera has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Baltera received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 187 times. Dr. Baltera's office accepts new patients. Dr. Baltera is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Trigger Finger Release
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
De Quervain's Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Employer Plan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
    Sagamore Plus
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
    8501 Harcourt Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 875-9105
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Hand Rehabilitation Center
    1791 W Lincoln Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 453-8922
  3. 3 Office
    1801 Senate Blvd Ste 525, Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 875-9105
  4. 4 Mid America Clinical Laboratories LLC
    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 338-2345

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Nov 14, 2024
Very thorough, Helpful, very nice staff.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University Of New York Health Science Center In Syracuse, Ny
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York Health Science Center In Syracuse, Ny
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ind Hand Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Baltera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baltera's profile.

Dr. Baltera frequently treats the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Baltera, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis.

Yes, Dr. Robert Baltera, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo

    1907 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN

  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis

    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN