Dr. Robert Charles Kramer, MD, FAAOS, CAQ

Dr. Robert Charles Kramer, MD, FAAOS, CAQ is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, specializing in the care and surgical treatment of the wrist, hand, and elbow. He serves as a leader of a world-class hand care team at the Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute in Beaumont, Texas, where he has been providing exceptional care for over 25 years.

Dr. Kramer is nationally and locally recognized for his surgical expertise, particularly in treating athletes, musicians, and others who require precise hand and upper extremity care. His approach focuses on restoring function and returning patients to peak performance. He is the team physician for Westbrook High School and Lamar University, providing specialized orthopedic care to athletes at all levels.

Dr. Kramer’s educational and professional training reflects a strong foundation in surgery and hand care. He completed his undergraduate studies at University of Colorado at Boulder, followed by his medical degree at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. He completed a General Surgery Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a Hand Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Orthopaedic Association, and Jefferson County Medical Association. His hospital affiliations include Baptist Hospital and CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth. Dr. Kramer has been recognized among Best Doctors in Texas (2014) and has contributed to research and publications, including work on syndactyly and Kienböck’s disease.

Dr. Kramer’s practice combines advanced surgical techniques with a patient-centered approach, ensuring high-quality care for individuals with complex hand and upper extremity conditions. His dedication to excellence, precision, and functional recovery makes him a trusted leader in orthopedic hand surgery.

• Residency - University of Texas- Houston - 1996 // Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine - 1997
• MD, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
• Undergraduate, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
• General Surgery Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
• Hand Surgery Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hand Surgery
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)

• Best Doctors in Texas, 2014

• American Society for Surgery of the Hand
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Fellow)
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Orthopaedic Association
• Jefferson County Medical Association

• Team Physician, Westbrook High School
• Team Physician, Lamar University

A Comparison of Two Groups with Different Types of Syndactyly, J. Ped Orth., 1998
Kienböck’s Disease: Overview and Classification, In Watson and Weinzweig, eds: The Wrist, Lippincott-Raven, 1997