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Dr. Robert Baltera, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 67
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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 67
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
41 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 41 years experience. Dr. Baltera currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis. Dr. Baltera has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Osteoarthritis of Wrist and Fracture of Hand and Fingers among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Excision of Ganglion
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Disease
Wrist Replacement
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteophyte of Hand
Dupuytrens Contracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Wrist Fracture
Hand Tendon Repair
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
De Quervain's Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Wrist Fusion
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
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 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
Hand 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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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • HealthSync PPO IN POS
    HealthSync-IN HMO
    HealthSync Options POS
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Central Indiana Anesthesiologists LLC
    8501 Harcourt Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
    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 Surgery Associates of Indiana Inc
    1791 W Lincoln Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
    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

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Sep 18, 2025
Always timely, thorough, never in a rush, answers my questions. This is in response to not only Dr. Baltera but the other doctors and staff.
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Specialties*
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Osteoarthritis of Wrist and Fracture of Hand and Fingers. 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.

Education
Medical Education
  • State University Of New York Health Science Center In Syracuse, Ny
    1985
Medical Education
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
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital
    1986
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York Health Science Center In Syracuse, Ny
    1990
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ind Hand Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo

    1907 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN

  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis

    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN

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