Summary

Dr. Hector Cantu specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing four decades of clinical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 42 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Cantu provides comprehensive healthcare services. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Cantu practices at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, Texas, and NextCare Urgent Care in Georgetown, Texas. He treats common conditions including sore throat, COVID-19, and upper respiratory infections. His procedures include flu testing, autoinjector training, and insulin pen instruction. Patients rate Dr. Cantu 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 42 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Hector Cantu has 2 locations

Nextcare Urgent Care Georgetown

900 N Austin Ave Ste 105Georgetown, TX 78626
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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3.9 
42 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Pasadena , TXSanta Fe , TXPearland , TXHumble , TX
Med School: Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hector Cantu

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Community Health Choice
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Devoted Health
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • Quiktrip
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Sana
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hector Cantu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hector Cantu has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Hector Cantu holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Cantu's NPI number is 1073556262.

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