Robert Herman Schmidt, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Robert Herman Schmidt, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Offers Video Visits
3 Locations 6301 Harris Pkwy
Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 76132-4266
Texas Hip and Knee Center - Fort Worth
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.
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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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
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
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (176 Ratings, 55 Comments)
Sep 2024I can't say enough good things about Dr Schmidt. He is the best!Sep 2024Great from start to finish!!Sep 2024Check in was great. All staff were very professional and office visit was exceptional.Sep 2024Dr Schmidt is amazing!!!Sep 2024All is greatSep 2024Dr. Schmidt and his staff are the best.Sep 2024Pleased to meet the doctor on this visit. The assessment went well and a plan for treatment was made for the next three months.Sep 2024Both Dr. Schmidts and his assistant listened to and answered all of my questions and I didn't feel rushed.Sep 2024Mixed directions between the doctor and the medical assistantSep 2024I haven't gotten the sweet spot between the provider and me yet.Sep 2024Excellent staffSep 2024Dr Schmidt is excellent with everything he did. I had both knees replaced a yea ago and have not had a bit of trouble or discomfort.Sep 2024My experience with Dr, Schmidt and his entire staff is always stellar.Sep 2024Dr. Schmidt is such a gentleman, very informative and professional. He cares so much about his patients. He is the very best!Sep 2024GoodSep 2024I'm feel good .Sep 2024I am thoroughly pleased with the care I receive from all my Texas Health providersSep 2024Very goodSep 2024Very goodSep 2024The staff that attended me was very professional, attentive, and careful [...]Sep 2024As a patient I felt very welcome and this gives me peace of mindSep 2024Outstanding experienceSep 2024Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous, and genuinely seemed concerned.Sep 2024Dr. Schmidt is the BESTSep 2024Alls well, no complaints.Sep 2024ExcellentSep 2024Everyone on the team Is wonderfulAug 2024All members had good attitudesAug 2024Dr Schmidt is amazing and I felt confident in his care!Aug 2024Great experienceAug 2024Very professionalAug 2024The entire experience was very good.Aug 2024One of the best doctors I have ever been seen by.Aug 2024Efficient, friendly, competent, effective.Aug 2024Doctor and assistant had friendly cooperation and recorded the information given by the doctor in real time to insure the accuracy of the reportAug 2024Dr Schmidt is wonderfulAug 2024The PA did not address concerns about treatment options; Dr. Schmidt was able to explain further.Aug 2024Great experienceAug 2024Prompt and friendlyJul 2024Very organized, friendly,Jul 2024Superlative experience!Jul 2024All staff members were very attentive and Seemed to be very interested in me. Let me know what to expect from each step of the process.Jul 2024Dr. Schmidt and his entire staff has been superior so far. I felt they were very interested in my hip problem. Very courteous and professional.Thank you!!Jul 2024Professional, efficient, effectiveJul 2024Dr. Schmidt is an amazing provider.Listens, answers all questions and doesn't rush the appointmentJul 2024From arrival to departure could not have been betterJul 2024Everything was great. Staff does a great job. Doctor Schmidt answered all questions, concerns and plan for treatmentJul 2024I have referred friends to Dr. Schmidt.Jul 2024Extremely professional staff. Dr. Schmidt was very attentive and personable.Jul 2024Dr. Schmidt did It again! Another great knee replacement on my right knee this time. Left one 9 years ago. Love, loved, loved at-home PT. Easiest way for PT with wonderful outcome! Many thanks!Jul 2024All good had little problem with getting referral from my primary doctor all worked out great ThanksJul 2024Very personableJul 2024Very goodJun 2024GoodJun 2024Good experience