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Dr. Plinio Caldera, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Plinio Caldera, MD

Dr. Plinio Caldera, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and East Houston Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Caldera, completed a residency at Scott and White Mem Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Caldera an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Caldera works at Practice in Houston, TX with other offices in Uvalde, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Caldera's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tmhpo Orthopedics Department
    13802 Centerfield Dr Ste 300, Houston, TX 77070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 737-0999
  2. 2
    Heart Associates of Westside Pllc
    4200 Twelve Oaks Dr, Houston, TX 77027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 450-1118
  3. 3
    Office
    1195 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (830) 278-3086
  4. 4
    Uvalde Memorial Hospital
    1025 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (830) 278-3087

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
  • East Houston Hospital & Clinics

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Avascular Necrosis
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Baker’s Cyst
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.7
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    Based on 15 ratings
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    About Dr. Plinio Caldera, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1982668695
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Scott and White Mem Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Plinio Caldera, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Caldera is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Caldera. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Caldera.

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