Robert Herman Schmidt, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Robert Herman Schmidt, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4266
About Me
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Southwest
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
New England Baptist Hospital Program - Fellowship - 1984
University of Virginia Program - Orthopaedic Surgery - Residency - 1983
UCLA Medical Center Program - Surgery - Internship - 1979
University of Virginia School of Medicine - Medical Education - 1978
Bio
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Adult Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties: Adult Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip and Knee, Total Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee
Dr. Schmidt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and total knee replacement surgery, arthroscopic surgery of the knee, and complex reconstruction of the hip and knee. He founded Texas Hip and Knee Center in 1989.
Dr. Schmidt graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., and received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville. After an internship in general surgery at UCLA, he completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Virginia. He subsequently was a recipient of the esteemed Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Mass. During that time, he also served as a clinical instructor in orthopedic surgery at Tufts University in Medford, Mass.
Dr. Schmidt has performed over 10,000 hip and knee surgeries. His current research interests include knee component design, ligament balancing in knee replacement surgery, and the treatment of hip and knee prosthetic infection.
Dr. Schmidt is the co-designer of the Advance© and Evolution© Medial Pivot knee systems, and the Marathon© and Epic© femoral hip stems. He shares several patents in the field of knee design, and was the principal designer of the “Double High©” articular implant. Most recently, he served as a co-designer of the Medial Congruent© polyethylene insert.
Dr. Schmidt has served as president of the Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery and as a member of the Board of Counselors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In addition, he has served as chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital and a 4-year term as chief of staff at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth. He has been published numerous times in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented on a wide range of orthopedic related topics across the country and worldwide. He has been consistently listed as one of the “Texas Super Doctors” by Texas Monthly magazine and one of the Best Doctors in Tarrant County by Fort Worth Magazine.
Dr. Schmidt and his wife live in Aledo, Texas, and raise and train German warmblood horses. He has served as a member of the Texas Racing Commission since 2007, and was appointed by the Governor in 2013 as Chairman of the Racing Commission. He has a daughter currently attending Texas Christian University.
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4.9 out of 5 (160 Ratings, 43 Comments)
Dec 2025They obviously work together as a team, each confident in their area.Dec 2025I felt seen as an individual. I felt listened to, as someone who has something to contribute. I felt safe, among professionals who are confident and experienced--all focused on my particular case.Dec 2025Staff was diffident and not particularly helpful.Dec 2025Dr. Schmidt was a a remarkable doctor. I would recommend him to anyone!Dec 2025Dr Schmidt and his staff are fantastic!!Dec 2025A well run professional clinic that showed genuine concern for my condition and a 5 star review for […]Dec 2025Dr Schmidt and his staff were wonderfulDec 2025Very impressed with care received. Dr Schmidt was highly recommended by a couple of friends and I'm very optimistic that my upcoming knee replacement will go well.Dec 2025Everyone is so very kind and courteous!!!Nov 2025Professional; Direct ; Confident ; courteous;Nov 2025Everyone was attentive and friendly.Nov 2025Staff was friendly and I was very well taken care of my knee problemNov 2025Excellent knowledge, disposition and care.Nov 2025ExcellentNov 2025Very good experience. I wish I had asked more questions concerning my surgeryOct 2025Every staff member I had contact wit at Texas Health Hip & Knee Med Facility was very professional, friendly, efficient, helpful, attentive and knowledgeable!Oct 2025Dr Schmidt is a very caring professional.Oct 2025Very good understanding and explaining informationOct 2025The best treatment I have ever receivedOct 2025Very good interaction, enjoyed my visit actually!Oct 2025The nurses were very professional and Through. The x-Ray techs were excellent. The doctor was very therough with his analysis which was very complementary with the Results.Oct 2025Dr Schmidt and staff were amazing not just this visit but through thee two years of knee replaceOct 2025Very impressive!Oct 2025Awesome experience!Oct 2025Answered all our questions and very helpful in my next step of treatment.Oct 2025Very good experenceOct 2025Very good through experenceOct 2025WonderfulOct 2025EXCELLENT CARE!Oct 2025Very responsive and very flexible on scheduling due to family member medical situation.Oct 2025All outstandingOct 2025Outstanding Doctor and staffOct 2025Old school quality bedside mannerOct 2025All very nice and […] did great with injectionSep 2025Excellent care as always in this officeSep 2025Everybody was on top of their game being informative every step of the way.Sep 2025Dr took his time to explain my choices and let me make the decision what I wanted to do. It was refreshing not dealing with a provider who wasn't in a hurry.Sep 2025Physician and nurse were both easy to talk to, and paid close attention to what I said.Sep 2025Helpful in every way.Sep 2025Very professional, courteous, timely. Very pleasedSep 2025Everything is fineSep 2025Has always been a good experienceSep 2025I was made to feel comfortable about how my condition and the treatment to be received would progress.