Overview
Robert Baltera, MD, is an independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Baltera provides surgical care for injuries and conditions that affect the hand, wrist and forearm.
Dr. Baltera is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.
Dr. Baltera is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery and The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Baltera is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8501 Harcourt Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert M. Baltera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert M. Baltera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert M. Baltera by calling their office at 317-875-9105. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert M. Baltera a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert M. Baltera is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert M. Baltera specialize in?
While Dr. Robert M. Baltera is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Robert M. Baltera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert M. Baltera has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Robert M. Baltera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert M. Baltera accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert M. Baltera accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-875-9105 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Baltera isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Baltera isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Baltera isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Baltera isDistinguished. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Baltera isDistinguished. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Advanced
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Baltera isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Baltera isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Baltera isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Baltera isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Baltera isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Baltera isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Baltera isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Baltera isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Baltera isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Baltera isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- BursitisDr. Baltera isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Baltera isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.