Dr. Robert Baltera is board-certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and holds a Certification of Added Qualification in hand and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Robert Baltera is board-certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and holds a Certification of Added Qualification in hand and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Robert Baltera earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University. He was valedictorian of his medical school class at the State University of New York Health Science Center, where he completed an internship in general surgery and his residency in orthopaedic surgery. In 1991, Dr. Baltera completed his fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at The Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is board-certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and holds a Certification of Added Qualification in hand and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Baltera maintains a faculty appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Indiana University School of Medicine. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has received numerous honors for his academic and research accomplishments and continues to serve as an educator in his field.
Dr. Baltera is currently the Managing Partner of the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center.
Dr. Baltera has special interests in the treatment of arthritis, fractures, post-traumatic reconstruction, nerve compression syndromes, and sports-related injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Society for Surgery of the Hand 1995 – Present
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1995 – Present
Indianapolis Orthopaedic Society 1993 – Present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Continuing Education Sub-committee 1998 – 1999
Very nice and helpful Dr. Years ago Dr. Baltera helped my late husband & I both. Praying the shot in my hand today makes all this pain go away soon. 🙏
Great Dr!! Great surgeon!! Highly recommend!
Very friendly and answered all my questions.
Thank you so much for help, , It was a relief for a. Little few minutes . , can’t wait to get it ordered . , Thanks again , Barb fye
Practical and direct. Exactly what I would expect.
He was very personable and knew immediately the treatment plan
Dr. Baltera agreed to see me quickly for an injury which was greatly appreciated.
Very caring and helpful staff. Dr was very polite, and explained my options.
Explained options. Very knowledgeable. Talked about surgery as a 2nd option. Did not push for surgery.
Very kind and explained my options.