Robert Herman Schmidt, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Robert Herman Schmidt, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Offers Video Visits
Texas Hip and Knee Center - Fort Worth 6301 Harris Parkway,
Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4266
Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4266
About Me
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth
Gender
M
Age
71
Languages
English
Education
UCLA Medical Center Program - Surgery - Internship - 1979
University of Virginia Program - Orthopaedic Surgery - Residency - 1983
University of Virginia School of Medicine - Medical Education - 1978
New England Baptist Hospital Program - Fellowship - 1984
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.
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.
Accepted Insurance
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Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
BCBS UT Connect
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Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
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Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
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USA Commercial PPO
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (159 Ratings, 19 Comments)
Mar 2023Good experienceMar 2023Dr. Schmidt is amazing. He is wise, trustworthy, kind, and compassionate.Mar 2023I was impressed that he didn't push for surgery being an orthopedic surgeon! Let the body do it's God given work.Mar 2023The bestMar 2023Had nothing but good experiencesMar 2023It is a good experience. The doctor helped me understand my problemMar 2023Everyone was very helpfulMar 2023Dr Schmidt made me feel very comfortable about treatment plan for surgery.Mar 2023Explained procedures thoroughly.Mar 2023Is it was outstanding and will certainly recommend to friends and familyMar 2023They put my mind at ease.Feb 2023I Appreciate his way of handling everything.Feb 2023Very professional and easy to talk to, explains procedure and issues.Feb 2023Dr. Schmidt is the Very Best !!!Feb 2023My friend was with me and we were both in awe of Dr Schmidt. He was so thorough. Perfect. Left with everything I needed to know.Feb 2023Everyone is kind and the wait was short.Dr.Schmitt is a great doctor. He takes time to listen and acts concerned .Feb 2023Good team work .Jan 2023Experience was all good & professionalJan 2023All good