Dr. Robert Runner is now part of OrthoTexas.
Meet Robert Runner
MD
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Specialties
About
Dr. Runner
Dr. Runner
Honors & Awards
William A. Grana Best Original Research Award: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (2018)
Administrative Chief Resident: Emory Orthopaedics (2017-2018)
Southlake Style Top Docs (2024-2025)
Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctors (2025)
2018 2nd place podium presentation, Kelly Day Research Symposium
2017 EOA/Richmond Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine Resident Award Paper, Femoral versus Adductor Canal Nerve Block in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
2017 Selected for the AOA C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum
2017 SOA/OREF Resident Award Paper, Motorcycles and Helmets: Dangers of Repealing Universal Helmet Laws
2016 1st place M. Gage Ochsner Resident Research Paper, Georgia Society of American College of Surgeons annual meeting
2016 3rd place podium presentation, Kelly Day Research Symposium
2015 Bubba and Bwana Award – Outstanding PGY-2 Resident, Emory Orthopaedics
2014 3rd place Thomas Whitesides Resident Research Award, Georgia Orthopaedics Society Annual Meeting
2013 2nd place M. Gage Ochsner Resident Research Paper, Georgia Society of American College of Surgeons annual meeting
2013 1st place poster presentation, Atlanta Trauma Symposium
2013 Magna Cum Laude, Emory University School of Medicine, GPA 4.0
2012 Junior selection to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
2011 USMLE Step 1 score in 99th percentile
2010 – 2011 Francis Hammack Medical Scholarship, Emory University School of Medicine
2010 Ralph Cohen Anatomy Award, Emory University School of Medicine
2009 UVa Economics Award – Recognition of top 5 students of 800 Economics majors
2008 Honorable Mention – Poster presentation at Vanderbilt Summer Science Academy
2005 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
2005 – 2009 Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia
Education
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship: Hoag Orthopaedic Institute/Orthopaedic Specialty Institute
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Emory University School of Medicine
M.D. Emory University School of Medicine
B.S. with Distinction in Biology and Economics double major: University of Virginia
Certifications & Memberships
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Certified
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
VELYS™ Hip Navigation
ROSA® Knee System: Robotic Knee Replacement
Stryker: Mako SmartRobotics™
Dr. Robert P. Runner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special focus on adult reconstruction, particularly knee and hip reconstruction and replacement. His extensive educational background and fellowship training includes a residency at the Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Runner previously held an academic position teaching USC and Harbor UCLA residents, as well as an assistant professor role at Corewell Health. With a focus on hip and knee replacement, Dr. Runner treats a full spectrum of conditions affecting these areas, including arthritis and the many forms it takes among individuals. He is committed to restoring function and quality of life for his patients with advanced treatment techniques and helpful guidance as they continue on the road to better health.
Dr. Runner is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and practiced in Atlanta, California, Michigan, while his wife was finishing her training and is now settled down in Texas. His wife, Maggie is a retina surgeon with Retina Center of Texas. He enjoys spending time out on the water at Lake Grapevine, wake surfing, and waterskiing with his family. He also enjoys pickleball and staying active with his dog Rolo.
My goal is to treat patient’s the same way I would any family member. Our goal is to restore function and get you back to being you. We can achieve those goals together by talking about your options and exploring both nonsurgical and surgical treatment plans to help get you back to enjoying life with less pain and better function.
Working with Dr. Runner
Kristin Righi
Dr. Runner Specialties
Joint Replacement
Joint replacement at OrthoTexas is led by a team of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who specialize in restoring mobility, reducing pain and improving quality of life
Knee
OrthoTexas treats knee pain, instability and injury, from acute sports injuries to chronic conditions like arthritis, starting with conservative care when possible.
Hip
OrthoTexas treats hip conditions ranging from groin pain and stiffness to joint damage, offering both hip preservation and hip replacement options.
Location
Southlake
Address
910 E Southlake Blvd, Suite 155, Southlake, TX 76092Contact
Clinic Phone: (972) 556-2885
PT Phone: (817) 764-0773
Clinic Fax: (972) 506-8733
PT Fax: (972) 330-4257
Hours
Clinic: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
PT: Mon, Wed 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
PT: Tue, Thu 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
PT: Fri 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Irving — LBJ Freeway
Address
400 W LBJ Fwy, Suite 330, Irving, TX 75063Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fort Worth — Alliance
Address
3124 N Tarrant Pkwy, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76177Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Flower Mound
Address
5000 Long Prairie Rd, Suite 100, Flower Mound, TX 75028Contact
Orthopedic Associates Phone: (972) 420-1776
All-Star Orthopaedics Phone: (972) 556-2885
Orthopedic Associates Fax: (214) 222-6660
All-Star Orthopaedics Fax: (972) 506-8733
Hours
Clinic: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MRI: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Surgery Center: Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 5:00 pm