Orthopaedics
Milton Routt, MD
Dr. Andrew R. Burgess Endowed Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Milton Lee (Chip) Routt, Jr., M.D. is the Dr. Andrew R. Burgess Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, The Texas Trauma Institute, and Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center. A native of Texas and graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch, he completed orthopedic residency at Vanderbilt University and his Orthopaedic Traumatology fellowship at the University of Washington's Harborview Medical Center,
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Texas A&M University (Summa Cum Laude)
- Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (MD)
- Internship: Vanderbilt University (Surgical)
- Residency: Vanderbilt University (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: University of Washington Harborview Medical Center (Orthopaedic Traumatology)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2019 Leonard Tow Award for Humanism and Education
- 2018 Memorial Hermann Hospital Physician of the Year
- Orthopedic Resident Teaching Awards (UT Houston and University of Washington)
- Jack McDaniels Traveling Fellowship
Leadership Roles
- Dr. Andrew R. Burgess Endowed Chair and Professor, UTHealth Houston
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Experience
40+ years in practice