Summary

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.

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Office Locations

Dr. David Lintner has 2 locations

Baytown

1677 W Baker Rd Ste 1701Baytown, TX 77521
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bellaire

5505 West Loop SHouston, TX 77081
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX
  • 3 written reviews
  • 5 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Lintner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Lintner has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rupture
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Residency

University of Rochester - Rochester, NY

Medical School

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. David Lintner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. David Lintner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. David Lintner's office located?
Dr. David Lintner's office is located at 1677 W Baker Rd Ste 1701, Baytown, TX, 77521.
What languages does Dr. David Lintner speak?
Dr. David Lintner speaks English.
Is Dr. David Lintner accepting new patients?
Dr. David Lintner is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. David Lintner's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. David Lintner accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Lintner accepts on their Vitals profile.

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