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 ofKirby Dee Hitt, MD
Baylor Scott & White Roney Bone and Joint Institute - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
6653.4mi
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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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| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
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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) |
| Certifications |
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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 (488) for Kirby Dee Hitt, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | May 14, 2025 | He is very caring and capable surgeon, proud he is my doctor! | |
| 4.8 | May 13, 2025 | He was attentive to detail and explained everything to me. Treated me very well. | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Dr Hitt is always professional and always give a 100% ever time I see him! | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Straight and to the point in a kind professional way. | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Dr. Hitt introduced himself to me and then asked about my concerns. I like the way he listened well to what I had to share. After being examined by him, I was pleased that he understood my pain. | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Dr. Hitt has been recommend to me for years. Finally got into see him. My insurance changed. Then I had to reschedule. When I meet with him, all the hype was real. He was very pleasant very caring and also understanding. I loved the fact that he understood, I really needed the surgery, and that he understood both sides. Knowing that we have a doable plane to get this done ASAP. | |
| 4.9 | May 12, 2025 | Dr. Hitt is very knowledgeable and very professional. He is also extremely patient and considerate of his patients | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | AWSOME | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Excellent rapport, incredibly knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | May 9, 2025 | Very professional, kind, compassionate, | |
| 5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Very informative | |
| 5.0 | May 6, 2025 | Had my concerns with procedure in addition to my care in hospital following procedure. | |
| 4.5 | May 5, 2025 | Easy and pleasant and wonderful | |
| 4.8 | May 5, 2025 | He was great and concern about me. | |
| 4.3 | May 5, 2025 | Friendly, understanding, and knowledgeable, very pleasant person. | |
| 5.0 | May 3, 2025 | Best one I ever seen | |
| 5.0 | May 2, 2025 | Doctor was a patient listener who provided information and came up with a plan for me. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | He was great | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Best Doctor I have ever had. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 28, 2025 | Dr Hitt is a rock star! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 27, 2025 | Execellent caring physician | |
| 4.5 | Apr 26, 2025 | Very sincere, concerned and professional. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | Caring compassionate & fully skilled, experienced & knowledgeable yet listens well, asks pertinent questions giving thorough explanations. His patient care builds trust & confidence which promotes calm. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | One of the greatest experiences I have ever had with a Scott and White doctor. A friend referred me to Dr. Hitt and she was absolutely right about his caring personality and expert knowledge of knee replacement surgery. I feel very comfortable with him as my surgeon. | |
| 4.8 | Apr 20, 2025 | Efficient and professional | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | Very professional and kind | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | Kirby is the best!! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | It is a pleasure to work with someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Dr Hitt. He has a great interaction and ability to make me feel comfortable and trusting. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Awesome!! Dr. Hitt is the best orthopedic surgeon I have experienced. In fact when I fell and really hurt my left knee after I had surgery, he returned early from his vacation to repair my knee. Doctor of The Year! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Best ever | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | We have recommended several of our friends to Dr Hitt to do their surgery as well. Thank you for all you've helped and supported me through the process (before and after) my knee surgery. Appreciate and thankful for all you do! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Professional, caring, really listens, knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 17, 2025 | He has replaced 1 hip and both knees for me and has done a perfect job each time. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Listens, cares, and he's the best!!!! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | He took X-rays and showed them to us and commented to how good my new hip replacement looks. I am ready to get back to walking. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 13, 2025 | Absolutely the best ortho surgeon I've had. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 2, 2025 | Simply the best! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 2, 2025 | Very knowledgeable and took time to explain things well | |
| 5.0 | Mar 30, 2025 | Dr. Hitt is the best. He has taken care of me and family members. We are blessed to have a great surgeon and friend in Dr. Hitt. Thanks brother! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Dr. Hitt is professional, knowledgeable, caring, and explained things to where I could understand. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 28, 2025 | Very positive and informative | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Dr.was very informative and helpful in my questions. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Great Guy | |
| 5.0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Outstanding | |
| 4.7 | Mar 24, 2025 | Dr. Hitt Was very thorough and confident with my concern of my knee. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | Dr. Hitt has performed both my knee replacement surgeries and I've been extremely pleased. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 21, 2025 | The best ortho surgeon in Central Texas, caring and professional. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 19, 2025 | Friendly and very knowledgeable | |
| 4.5 | Mar 15, 2025 | My first visit, our First meeting. Dr. Hitt pleasant and knowledgeable | |
| 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 | Through, patient, informative, answered questions,made me feel comfortable. | |
| 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 8, 2025 | Friendly, professional and answer all my questions | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | Very be patient and thorough | |
| 4.3 | Jan 7, 2025 | Very personable and kind and busy | |
| 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 | He seems very caring and listens to you. He is one off the best doctors I have used | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very excellent and exceptional in explaining my problem | |
| 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 | Superb in all ways. I have referred several patients to him. | |
| 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. |
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