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 Fort Worth
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 (165 Ratings, 59 Comments)
Mar 2025Very impressed with Dr. Schmidt and his P.A..Mar 2025The absolute best orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Schmidt is as compassionate as he is extremely skilled at joint replacements. He has developed a system that meets all the needs from preop to post op follow ups and everything in between. I told him in this appointment that he has the whole process down to a science with absolutely everything considered. I'm so grateful for Dr. Schmidt.Mar 2025No complaints effective and consistentMar 2025GoodMar 2025ExcellentMar 2025Dr Schmidt is great at explaining hip issuesMar 2025Great explanation of knee anatomy. Kind mannerMar 2025[...] I also feel comfortable knowing I'm in the best of hands with Dr, nurses, and all of the staff. Thanks for a positive visit and looking forward to getting a double hip replacement with this team!!!Mar 2025Really professional staff !!Mar 2025Great place, top notch service and good care.Mar 2025The nurse, P.A., X-Ray Tech, and Doctor were all great.Mar 2025Dr. Schmidt and his staff are all first class.Mar 2025Excellent experience.Feb 2025The staff were very professional and provided excellent service.Feb 2025Provided excellent service.Feb 2025The most important thing to me is understanding situations, treatments, outcomes and options , and Dr. Schmidt does that perfectly so I can leave the appointment with a peace of mind, more knowledge and a complete understanding of my progress. Thank u Dr. Schmidt for taking time to explain in detail and offer explanations for everything.Feb 2025I've been going to Dr. Schmidt for 20 years and have had extreme trust and faith in him and his abilities. I love his bedside manner as well. He made me feel like all my questions were valid and he had explanations and answers that I understood for all questions.Feb 2025Everyone was helpful & courteous & the lady giving me the departing paperwork & instructions said she was mainly the notes taker but was helping out because they were so busy. I didn't ever get the feeling they were so busy because they took all the time I needed to answer all my questions.Feb 2025Very satisfying visit with a good discussion & plan for surgery arrived at.Feb 2025Excellent attentionFeb 2025I enjoyed the time I was thereFeb 2025GoodFeb 2025Excellent physician and staff and PAFeb 2025OUTSTANDING!! From the front desk staff to all medical staff, and especially Dr. Schmidt!Feb 2025Seamless. Staff worked well together, and seemed genuinely happy to work there.Feb 2025Very efficient and great attention toFeb 2025Dr Schmidt is the epitome of professionalism at its bestFeb 2025I have been treated well by all involved in my visits.Feb 2025Dr. Schmidt is the finest and most compassionate doctor I have ever seenFeb 2025[...] and Dr. Schmidt are the best.Feb 2025Good experienceFeb 2025Very good experienceFeb 2025The experience is a total team effort.Feb 2025Dr Schmitt and the staff are doing exactly what I think healthcare should be. Taking time and listen to patients and their concerns. ThanksJan 2025Very well taken care of and informativeJan 2025Great groupJan 2025Have never had a bad experience here. Highly recommend.Jan 2025Great staff. Very courteous and professionalJan 2025Dr Schmidt was pleasant and seemed to be concerned and listened to my concerns. Was very please with the care given. Only problem I had was waiting 49 minutes past my appointment time. I went up to the desk to ask what the problem was. I was told a room was getting ready. Really!!Jan 2025Everyone was very nice, helpful and caring.Jan 2025Some of the nicest kindest caring people that have ever helped me.Jan 2025Everybody worked as a team no complaining goal orientedJan 2025Good communicationJan 2025Everything was greatJan 2025Very well run officeJan 2025I love Dr SchmidtJan 2025Very impressed with the control redundancies.Jan 2025My experience was very good totally!Jan 2025All treatment was excellent!Dec 2024He's seen my condition a million times but still treated it, and me, as important.Dec 2024I love Dr. Schmidt. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and he did not dismiss my concerns. Great doctor.Dec 2024I received wonderful care.Dec 2024The staff was very attentive and answered my questions quickly.Dec 2024Perfect operationDec 2024ExcellentDec 2024The knowledge and personal skills of the Doctor makes you tell safe and comfortable.Dec 2024Great experience!!!Dec 2024Again, excellent experience!!!Dec 2024Excellent experience!!! The care for the patient is really shown from the Dr and to the other medical personnel.