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• David Lintner, MD David Lintner, MD, is an esteemed leader in the field of orthopedic sports medicine. He has two private practice locations in Houston and Baytown, Texas, where he treats adults and teenagers of all backgrounds and activity levels, from high school athletes to older adults who want to enjoy an active life. Dr. Lintner strives to help patients avoid surgery whenever possible, utilizing advanced nonsurgical treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell therapy. When surgery is the best option, he performs high-quality procedures using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques whenever possible. Well-known for his extensive expertise in orthopedic procedures such as Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction), labral repair, and rotator cuff surgery, Dr. Lintner has a special interest in treating injuries of the throwing athlete. With decades of experience as head physician for the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team, Dr. Lintner has performed more Tommy John procedures than any other orthopedic surgeon in the Houston area. He uses innovative technologies, including the Arthrex® internal brace and the BioECM® amniotic membrane graft for Tommy John surgery. In addition to elbow and shoulder procedures, Dr. Lintner specializes in arthroscopic knee surgery, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and meniscus repair. For an expert orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who provides patient-centered care, call the office of David Lintner, MD, or schedule an appointment online today!   HOUSTON ASTROS   HOUSTON TEXANS