Summary

Dr. Hector Cantu is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with over four decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cantu brings 42 years of expertise to his practice and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Cantu practices at locations in Pasadena and Georgetown, Texas, including HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast and NextCare Urgent Care Georgetown. He specializes in treating common respiratory conditions like pharyngitis and upper respiratory infections. His practice also includes performing flu tests and helping patients manage diabetes with insulin pens and autoinjectors. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0.

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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42 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu Speaks English Speaks Russian, Spanish, English
Pasadena , TXKaty , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Hector Cantu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Hector Cantu's office located?
Dr. Hector Cantu's office is located at 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77504.
Does Dr. Hector Cantu accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Hector Cantu speak?
Dr. Hector Cantu speaks English.

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