Kirby Dee Hitt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery..., Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery
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Kirby Dee Hitt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery..., Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery
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MyBSWHealth
Locations of Kirby Dee Hitt, MD
Baylor Scott & White Roney Bone and Joint Institute - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
6653.4 mi
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254.724.2663
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- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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| Medical School: MD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (1986) |
| Residency: Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (1991) |
| Education: Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (1991) |
| Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation (1992) |
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| Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (495) for Kirby Dee Hitt, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
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| 4.8 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 12, 2025 | Very professional and cares about your health. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | I've known Dr. Kirby Deen Hitt since he was a Resident, which has been 35+ years. Dr. Hitt is a Fantastic Surgeon/Doctor who really takes a Personal Interest in his patients. I will wait however necessary it takes to schedule an appointment with him. He tells you what is Best for you to do. I like that about Dr.Hitt, I have no sons, but if I did I would hope they would be like Dr. Hitt.BS&W is very lucky to have him. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | The TruthIf your joints are shot-say, from arthritis or injury-and you're in constant pain, can't sleep, or struggle with basic stuff like walking or climbing stairs, replacements might be your best shot. Dr. Hitt would likely tell you straight up: these surgeries aren't a magic fix, but they can get you moving again if you're willing to put in the work. The goal? Less pain, better life. No sugarcoating-success depends on your effort, not just the surgeon's scalpel.What Direction Makes Life Better1. Face the Facts: If your hip or knee is bone-on-bone, no amount of wishful thinking will grow that cartilage back. Alternatives like injections or physical therapy might buy time, but when they stop working, surgery's the practical move.2. Prep Like You Mean It: Lose weight if you're carrying extra-every pound off takes pressure off those joints. Strengthen your muscles (quads for knees, glutes for hips) before surgery. A strong body heals faster.3. Pick the Right Surgeon: Go for someone who does hundreds of these a year-experience matters more than fancy techniques. Ask how many they've done and their complication rates. Don't mess around with rookies.4. Commit to Recovery: Post-surgery, you're not lounging. Day one, you're up with a walker. Physical therapy isn't optional-it's the difference between a new joint that works and one that doesn't. Expect 3 months to a year to feel "normal."5. Know the Trade-Offs: These joints last 15-20 years, tops. If you're younger, you might need another surgery down the road. Weigh that against living with pain now.Straight TalkA no-nonsense doc like Dr. Hitt wouldn't coddle you. He'd say: "You want your life back? This is the path. It's hard, it's not cheap, and it's not guaranteed. But sitting around complaining won't fix it either." If you're on the fence, try losing weight and doing exercises first-see if that's enough. If not, replacements are there when you're ready. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Very professional & pleasant! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | Excellent experience | |
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | Very kind. And addresses my concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | Dr. Kirby listens to your concerns and addresses all questions thoroughly. Communication is excellent. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | He's great! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 5, 2025 | Caring. Provided me with options to surgery. Was very generous with his time in order to help me. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 5, 2025 | Understood where I was coming from on my issue. My concern on having surgery, very personable, | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Excellent doctor. I recommend him to anyone who needs knee replacement. Also very knowledgeable and attentive. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | He is the best of the best! He is very attentive, answers all my questions, and my outcome on my hip surgeries was great! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | Kirby is very knowledgeable and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | He listened and then developed a clear plan of action. He offered concrete option for pain management and left me feeling confident that I was in good hands. Finally he escorted me to his scheduler instead of just pointing me down the hallway. What a concept! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | I chose Dr. HITT due to believing he would give me an honest opinion related to my need for hip replacement or not, with no revenue concern for his practice. If surgery was not needed he would make suggestions to help my pain which he did. Now I have hope to reduce pain In my left hip area. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | Good place real nice people working there | |
| 5.0 | Feb 28, 2025 | Dr Hitt is one of the nicest and yet very thorough surgeons I know. He has completed my other hip and knee replacements and heloed educate me about what to know, do and expect with these surgeries. He has well prepared me for my next upcoming hip sirgery | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Kirby represents the best of great competence and high values. He's a treasure! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 19, 2025 | Well thought out answers to questions Exceedingly strong surgical history Trustworthy | |
| 4.5 | Feb 19, 2025 | Dr Hitt has done surgery for me and he's simply the best. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 18, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | Dr Hitt is a wonderful communicator and surgeon! He has been my surgeon in the past | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | About 18 years ago Dr Hitt did a replacement of both of my knees my knees. Based on that experience, I returned for a shoulder replacement. I trust him and want Hitt to replace my shoulder. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 16, 2025 | He is wonderful | |
| 4.8 | Feb 15, 2025 | Extremely caring and a great listener. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Really cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Very compassionate and truly my advocate in helping my situation. He came highly recommended and I can see why. There needs to be more doctors like him. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Real nice and friendly, and very professional, explain everything to me | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Very helpful to my health and the hip replacement. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | He treats you like family | |
| 4.8 | Feb 15, 2025 | Always excellent! | |
| 4.9 | Feb 14, 2025 | Friendly, experienced, took time to explain everything | |
| 5.0 | Feb 13, 2025 | He is the BEST....we recommend him to everyone!!! | |
| 4.8 | Feb 10, 2025 | VERY VERY GOOD THE BEST | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Very professional and caring, | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Feb 5, 2025 | Very personable and caring. Didn't push surgery. Left it up to me. Made me feel confident in his abilities to improve my quality of life. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 5, 2025 | HE IS A VERY NICE DOCTOR, HE ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS, I NEEDED TO KNOW. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 1, 2025 | He is very personable, and shows concern and compassion toward his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 1, 2025 | He listened very well | |
| 5.0 | Jan 26, 2025 | Doctor was clear about everything. He listened and answered all my questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Explained everything about the surgery and answered all my questions | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | He is very attentive and explains everything about what needs to be done in a careful manner in which it makes you understand about the procedure that is going to take place. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 25, 2025 | Excellent experience, provider and customer service. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Knee replacement 4 years ago with perfect results. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Dr Hitt was very personable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Very friendly, professional, attentive. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Hip consultation: Displayed great concern for the patient and provided all the information that I needed to make a decision concerning my care | |
| 5.0 | Jan 20, 2025 | Excellent visit | |
| 3.8 | Jan 18, 2025 | He is very personable. He viewed my x-rays while I was there and explained what they show. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Very caring and nice. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Seems generally concerned about me | |
| 4.8 | Jan 17, 2025 | Very thorough and explain why he's doing the things he's doing to help you very clearly | |
| 4.2 | Jan 17, 2025 | Very professionel | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | He explained everything very well and it appeared that he cared. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | Very nice very professional | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | Through, patient, informative, answered questions,made me feel comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | Friendly, professional and answer all my questions | |
| 4.3 | Jan 7, 2025 | Very personable and kind and busy | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | Very be patient and thorough | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Dr Hitt was very professional and I enjoyed our meeting. He was referred to me by several people and I'm glad he was available to do my surgery. Very happy to have him. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Always caring | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Dec 27, 2024 | Dr.Hitt was caring and willing to help with pain of the left hip.. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 25, 2024 | Dr Hitt listened to my concerns and gave me options. I appreciate his expertise. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | Great doctor | |
| 5.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | Physician on time, very informative, answered my questions and set me up for surgery. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 23, 2024 | Excellent with patient. Carefully listens and very easy to communicate with!! | |
| 4.5 | Dec 22, 2024 | Very caring, listens to you and doesn't rush. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 20, 2024 | Knowledgeable, friendly, understanding of patient needs. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | Great experience | |
| 5.0 | Dec 16, 2024 | Excellent dr | |
| 5.0 | Dec 15, 2024 | Excellent service and care | |
| 4.8 | Dec 14, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 4.7 | Dec 14, 2024 | Caring, knowledgeable, pleasant | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very excellent and exceptional in explaining my problem | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | He seems very caring and listens to you. He is one off the best doctors I have used | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Received personalized care from a caring provider. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 11, 2024 | Great | |
| 4.8 | Dec 11, 2024 | Dr Hitt is honest about needing or not needing surgery. He is kind, compassionate, and listens well. He does not rush the visit but is efficient and appears to use his time well. I have total confidence in Dr Hitt's ability to care for my knee issues. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | Excellent bed side manner, compassionate and very knowledgeable of his craft. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | Dr Hitt replaced both my hips, 14 and 17 years ago. I was exceptionally pleased with the results I received. I've had opportunity to see him regarding pain and been given good advice. He answered my questions and helped me with my current pain issues. He is great. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | Superb in all ways. I have referred several patients to him. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 25, 2024 | Very good | |
| 4.5 | Nov 24, 2024 | Dr.HItt is wonderful, explains everything the pros. And cons about what to expect. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 23, 2024 | All perfect | |
| 5.0 | Nov 23, 2024 | He understood everything that was going on with my health concerns and he recommended the best care possible. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Everyone is very caring and good in their field. Friendly and prompt. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | I received the best care and all questions were answered and explained. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Dr, Hitt is caring, a good listener, and an excellent care provider. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 19, 2024 | Very best orthopedic doctor ever. Fast recovery and little pain after hip replacement. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | He listened and clarified my issues with shoulder. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 13, 2024 | Surgery on my right knee which was a knock knee and with perfection fixed this knee with new parts. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 3, 2024 | He shows genuine care and compassion. Dr Hitt is thorough and answered all my questions. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 3, 2024 | All very positive. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | Great | |
| 4.8 | Oct 31, 2024 | Kind , explains all, confidence, through | |
| 5.0 | Oct 31, 2024 | Made me feel like I had been his patient forever | |
| 4.4 | Oct 30, 2024 | Provided information related to condition and surgery in a professional and personal manner | |
| 4.8 | Oct 20, 2024 | Kirby's experience, skill and people-orientation are exceptional. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | I was very impressed with Dr.Hitt and his staff | |
| 4.8 | Oct 15, 2024 | Very personable. Made you feel at ease. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 15, 2024 | Excellent Doctor. Provided everything I needed to know about my knee. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 12, 2024 | A personable Physician that treat you with dignity and respect. Knowledgeable and professional! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | Great experience, very professional | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Listened to my concerns explained everything throughly | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT MY ISSUE VERY KIND AND UNDERSTANDING. THE BEST !!!!! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 4, 2024 | Excellent attention to my needs. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Great. Dr. Hitt spent time and answered all my questions | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Very pleased | |
| 5.0 | Sep 30, 2024 | Very good care | |
| 5.0 | Sep 29, 2024 | He really listens and talks with you, not just to you. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 28, 2024 | Very knowledgeable and caring | |
| 5.0 | Sep 28, 2024 | Dr. Hitt carefully explained my options and then let me pick the course of action that I wanted | |
| 5.0 | Sep 28, 2024 | Best Doctor | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | I drove 3 hours to Dr. Hitt because he did my left knee in 2017 & It s bulletproof . My right one is now bugging me a little. He was fantastic, diagnosed my problem & gave me a shot. To get me through hunting season. I was In & out in less than an hour, x-rays included. I will definitely make the drive again when it's time. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | He is a kind and caring Christian man, concern for all his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | He was thorough in his exam and informative regarding results and options available | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | Dr. Hitting was personable, professional and provided both my wife and me all the information we needed. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | Dr Hitt was very informative, casual, and a great demeanor! He was real easy to talk to. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 23, 2024 | A very knowledgeable and communicative doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 21, 2024 | The best. | |
| 4.5 | Sep 21, 2024 | Extremely thorough with current and future diagnosis and treatment. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | Knowledgeable, courteous | |
| 5.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | Knowledgeable caring | |
| 4.8 | Sep 18, 2024 | Very professional. Dr. Hitt gave me the information I needed |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.