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  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Accepting new patients
  • Baytown 1677 W Baker Rd Ste 1701, Baytown, TX 77521
  • (713) 268-9330

Brief Intro

Dr. Lintner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports related knee and shoulder injuries as well as elbow reconstruction.

He currently serves as team medical director for the Houston Astros, assistant team orthopedist for the Houston Texans, and team physician for Lee College and Houston Independent School District. Additionally, Dr. Lintner is a former president of Major League Baseball's Team Physician Association.

Dr. Lintner is the founder and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship training program at the Houston Methodist Hospital. He has been recognized numerous times as one of U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Doctors in America,' and by Texas Monthly as a 'Super Doctor.'

The specialists at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine use the latest technology, perform minimally invasive procedures and develop customized treatment plans, including physical therapy, just for you.

We are also proud to be the official health care provider for Houston's premier professional sports teams and fine arts organizations.

The Expertise to Keep You Moving

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

RESIDENCY

University of Rochester - Rochester, NY

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
  • 1677 W Baker Rd Ste 1701, Baytown, TX 77521
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Conditions Addressed

  • Nerve Injury
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Dysplasia
  • Chronic Illness
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Bursitis
  • Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Chronic Pain
  • De Quervain tenosynovitis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Concussion
  • Trigger Finger
  • Sports injury
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Finger Injury
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Tendonitis
  • Post-Amputation Pain
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Nerve Laceration
  • Snapping Hip
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Stress Fractures
  • Tennis Elbow
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Procedures Performed

  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Arthroplasty
  • Sports Injury Management
  • Cartilage Restoration
  • Intake Assessment
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hip Replacement
  • Tumor Removal
  • Steroid injections
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Knee Replacement
  • Orthotics
  • Care Coordination
  • Sports Therapy
  • Personal Training
  • Knee Osteotomy
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Prosthesis
  • General Surgery
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Nutrition Therapy
  • Sports Performance
  • Distal Biceps Repair
  • Tennis Elbow Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Anti-inflammatory medication
  • Knee Reconstruction
  • Replantation
  • Knee and Hip Revisions
  • Physical Examination
  • Cyst Removal
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CHAMPVA
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Golden Rule
  • Aetna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
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  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60