Robert Schlechter, M.D., FACS

	Dr. Schlechter is a native of Western Pennsylvania and graduated from Johns Hopkins University and The Chicago Medical School. He trained in General Surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans and in Pediatric Surgery at McGill University/The Montreal Children’s Hospital. After completing his training he moved to Austin in 1984 with his wife Beth and children Aaron and Anna. He and Beth enjoy reading, traveling, yoga and their dachshund now that their children have careers of their own. He is Board Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Schlechter has been President of Children’s Hospital of Austin Medical Staff and Seton’s Network Medical Staff, as well as Chief of Trauma at Children’s Hospital. He is a member of many state and national professional societies. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association. His surgical interests include inguinal hernias, neonatal surgery and minimally invasive surgery.
Curriculum Vitae


Undergraduate Education:	Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD - B. A.
Graduate Education:	Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL – M.D.
Postgraduate Education / Fellowship:	General Surgery Internship & Residency – Tulane University, New Orleans, LA General Surgery, Chief Resident – Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Pediatric Surgery Fellowship – McGill University the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, Quebec Canada
Board Certifications:	American Board of Surgery General Surgery & Pediatric Surgery
Memberships:	American College of Surgeons American Academy of Pediatrics (Surgical Section) American Pediatric Surgery Association Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery Tulane Surgical Society Texas Medical Association Travis County Medical Society