Steven E. Flores, MD

Biography

Steven E. Flores, MD, is an associate professor and the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship Program Director in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Houston, Texas, with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. Dr. Flores brings over 15 years of experience treating knee, shoulder, and sports-related injuries. He specializes in arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgical techniques. These methods allow him to address complex joint and soft tissue conditions precisely. His clinical interests include knee ligament injuries and dislocations, such as ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL tears. He also treats meniscus tears and transplants, cartilage injuries and transplants, patellar instability, and quadriceps or patellar tendon injuries.

Shoulder care is another key area of his expertise. He manages rotator cuff tears, labral tears, biceps tendon injuries, SLAP tears, shoulder instability and dislocations, AC joint injuries, and pectoral muscle tears. In addition, he is dedicated to helping patients—from elite athletes to active individuals—regain function and return to the activities they enjoy.

As head team orthopedist for the NFL’s Houston Texans, Dr. Flores brings trusted experience to the care of professional athletes. He also served as head team physician for the NBA’s Houston Rockets for over a decade. Beyond professional sports, he partners with schools and sports organizations throughout the Greater Houston area. As a result, patients of all ages and activity levels receive comprehensive orthopedic care.

A Texas native, Dr. Flores earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Texas A&M University. He then completed his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. His orthopedic surgery residency took place at Northwestern University in Chicago. Finally, he pursued a sports medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and is a member of the NFL Physicians Society. Dr. Flores sees patients at our Texas Medical Center and Bellaire clinics and welcomes individuals from all surrounding Houston communities.

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