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 (144 Ratings, 50 Comments)
Aug 2025First out of 3 drs seemed to care to see what's the problem with my knee/leg!!Aug 2025Great personality of office staff and was comfortable with drAug 2025Everyone took a good care of me. Made me feel very comfortable.Aug 2025Dr Schmidt is awesome he fit me into his busy schedule to see me and develop a care plan for my knee. He had a medical school student following him that day and even took time to explain how to walk on crutches.Aug 2025Everything good so farAug 2025Very knowledgeable, professional and caring.Aug 2025Friendly and caringAug 2025Very professional and Dr. Schmidt is great person and very good Doctor.Aug 2025This Dr. Is very good. He cares about your health.Jul 2025Good (professional, good explanations, and Courteous)Jul 2025Good experienceJul 2025Good experience great bedside matterJul 2025All made me feel comfortable and in good hands.Jul 2025X-ray tech provided great care .Surgeon explained and was very encouraging.Jul 2025Very pleased, employees were knowledgeable and professionalJul 2025Definitely each were very knowledgeable and professionalJul 2025Very good listener and confidentJul 2025Superior experience overall.Jul 2025My experience with Dr. Schmidt and his staff was exceptional!! It was even better than my experience with him in 2008 concerning a previous total hip replacement.Jul 2025Dr. Schmidt's staff is a good reflection of what he advocates in speech and example toward patients.Jul 2025Dr Schmidt is the very best!Jul 2025Excellent listenerJul 2025Dr Schmidt is wonderful and all of his staff is outstanding.Jul 2025Staff is knowledgeable, informative, I'm pathetic and kindJul 2025Exceptionally positive experienceJul 2025Overall, the Doctor, staff and everyone made the process as easy and positive as possible. Thank you.Jul 2025Very professional, explain things in layman terms and was proficientJul 2025Dr Schmidt is a very good doctor and person with a very good understanding of his patients.Jul 2025Excellent communication skills.Jul 2025Wonderful staff! Knowledgeable and caring.Jul 2025Excellent bedside mannerJul 2025Very patientJun 2025Everyone was wonderful.Jun 2025Very professional and knowledgeableJun 2025Generally great assistance and careJun 2025Great experience.Jun 2025My experience was good. The staff was very nice. And compassion.Jun 2025The best experience!!!Thank you for your special care & concern!!!Jun 2025Everyone was so kind and courteousThe expertise was incredibleMay 2025Wonderful, kind and efficient team.May 2025I am very,very grateful to have Dr.Schmidt and his staff !!!!!May 2025Excellent physician and all staff!May 2025Staff is exceptional.May 2025Everyone was helpful, once they got to see me.May 2025Trusted his opinions and planning surgeryMay 2025ExcellentMay 2025Dr Schmidt is such a wonderful caring professional. It is a privilege to be his patientMay 2025He's very easy to talk to and understand.May 2025As a new pt, I was SO impressed with Dr Schmidt and his PA!!! I saw both of them and their attention to detail, explanations And the way they explained my options -all very impressive! I LOVED Dr Schmidts "bedside manner"- so professional but caring and helping me truly understand everything! He is truly AMAZING!May 2025I was impressed by the entire experience as a new patient! From check-in to seeing the Nurse -then the PA-the Xray tech-and mist especially, Dr Schmidt-the entire visit was great!