Robert S. Heidt, Jr., MD

Dr. Rob Heidt, Jr. had the opportunity to learn about medicine at an early age. At 15, he volunteered in a hospital and by 16, he was an orderly, getting hands on experience. Of course, it didn't hurt that his father, Dr. Heidt Sr., was in charge of the Emergency Department at Christ Hospital at the time.

Since then, Dr. Heidt Jr. has made his own mark in the world of orthopaedics. He has been president of the NFL Physicians' Society and Chief of Staff at The Christ Hospital. He's also the Cincinnati Bengals' physician, always traveling with the team and providing care on and off the field.

"Like most people in this area, I'm a Bengals' fan, so I enjoy my work with the team," said Dr. Heidt, who has held the position for many years. "While I've come to know many of the players, Anthony Munoz really stands out. I have great respect for him."

An athlete himself, Dr. Heidt is a past member of the U.S. Swimming Team and the U.S. Olympic Sports Physician Society. Dr. Heidt, who serves on the Executive Committee for The Christ Hospital, also directs a fellowship program there, training three orthopaedic fellows every year.

"I guess being a leader falls in our family lines," said the younger surgeon, who is married to Julia Scripps Heidt and has three sons.

Dr. Heidt sees patients in the Five Mile, Blue Ash, and Union Centre offices. "Staying on the leading edge of treatment options, helps all my patients, not just athletes," said Dr. Heidt. "Whether they're 10 or 90, the important thing is for them to get better."

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons

Societies

  • Ohio State Medical Association
  • Ohio Orthopaedic Society
  • Cincinnati Academy of Medicine
  • American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • International Society of Knee
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Member, International Arthroscopy Association

Current Offices / Positions

  • Co-Director, Wellington, University of Cincinnati, Anderson Mercy Fellowship Program
  • Team Physician, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Team Physician, St. Xavier High School
  • Assistant Volunteer Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics
  • St. Xavier Board of Trustees
  • Trustee, Bethany House Services

Education

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, St. Louis University; St. Louis, Missouri

Medical School

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati, Ohio

Residencies

  • Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Post Graduate Studies / Additional Training

  • Internship at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Fellowship in Knee & Sports Medicine Memorial Hospital; Long Beach, California
  • Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles, California