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.

Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine, Dr. Flores brings more than 15 years of experience treating knee, shoulder, and sports-related injuries. He specializes in arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgical techniques to address complex joint and soft tissue conditions. His clinical interests include knee ligament injuries and dislocations, such as ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL tears, as well as meniscus tears, meniscus transplants, cartilage injuries and transplants, patellar instability, and quadriceps and patellar tendon injuries.

Dr. Flores also has extensive expertise in shoulder care, including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, biceps tendon injuries, SLAP tears, shoulder instability and dislocations, AC joint injuries, and pectoral muscle tears. He is dedicated to helping patients, from elite athletes to active individuals, recover function and return to the activities they enjoy.

As head team orthopedist for the NFL’s Houston Texans and former head team physician for the NBA’s Houston Rockets for more than a decade, Dr. Flores brings trusted experience to the care of professional athletes. He also works closely with schools and sports organizations throughout the Greater Houston area, offering comprehensive orthopedic care for patients of all ages and activity levels.

A Texas native, Dr. Flores earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago and 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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