Dr. Kneip is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University, before graduating with honors from Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Kneip completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. While in fellowship training, Dr. Kneip assisted in the care of teams such as the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, and the Houston Rockets. Dr. Kneip is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.
An avid hunter, Dr. Kneip enjoys being outside in the woods almost as much as he enjoys rooting for the Aggies. Known for his relatable personality and big smile, Dr. Kneip is respected and loved by his wife and four kids, as well as all of his patients.
Certifications
- ACLS Certified
- ATLS Certified
Awards and Accomplishments
- OITE Award for top OITE score (2009)
- Helen Salyer Anderson Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Academic Achievement
- Junior Alpha Omega Alpha (2004)
- Scott & White Memorial Hospital Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Elvin Estus Smith Award for top medical student in Medical Physiology
- Vesalius Award for top overall Anatomy Student
- McGraw-Hill/Appleton Lange Award for top medical student
Education
- High School
Temple High School
Graduated with Honors 1995 - Undergraduate
Texas A&M University
B.S. Exercise Physiology
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2000 - Medical Education
Texas A&M College of Medicine
Graduated with Honors 2005 - Residency Training
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2005 – 2010 - Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship
2010 – 2011 - Certifications
ACLS Certified
ATLS Certified
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Examinations
- USMLE Step 1 – Passed 5/2003 with score of249
- USMLE Step 2 – Passed 7/2004 with score of 256
- USMLE Step 3 – Passed 2007
Research
“The Utility of the 22-Modifier in Obese Acetabular Surgery”
Medical School & Residency Honors/Awards
- OITE Award for top OITE score (2009)
- Helen Salyer Anderson Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior in Academic
Achievement May 2005 - Junior Alpha Omega Alpha (2004)
- Scott & White Memorial Hospital Scholarship for Outstanding Academic
Achievement (2003 & 2004) - Elvin Estus Smith Award for top medical student in Medical Physiology (2002)
- Vesalius Award for top overall Anatomy Student (2002)
- McGraw-Hill/Appleton Lange Award for top medical student in 2001-2002
Other Awards & Accomplishments
- Distinguished Honor Graduate for the Kinesiology Department, Texas A&M
University, Department of Education (2000) - Emil Mamaliga Scholarship Recipient (1999)
- Selected to and played for Texas A&M Men’s Club Soccer Team 1998 & 1999
- Aggie Spirit Collegiate License Plate Scholarship recipient (1998)
- Academic Excellence Award Scholarship from Bell County A&M Mother’s
Club (1997) - A.E. Martell Monsanto Chemistry Scholarship (1995)
Medical Work History
- 2011 – Present
Capital Ortho, PLLC Partner - 2010 – 2011
Fellow Baylor College of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Houston, TX - 7/2005 – 6/2010
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS - 6/2002 – 7/2002
Pediatric Preceptorship Program
Bryan, TX - 1/2000 – 6/2001
Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple, TX
Volunteer History
- 7/2006-present
Graduate Medical Education Committee Member - 6/2006-present
Duty Hours Committee Member - 9/2005
Assisted with clean-up after Hurricane Katrina
Meadowbrook Church of Christ
Seminary, MS - 4/2005
Medical Mission Trip to China with Pediatric Department of Scott & White
Memorial Hospital - 1/2002 – 5/2005
Class of 2005 Vice President
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - 9/2004-5/2005
Graduation Committee
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - 10/2003 – 3/2004
Committee Member for the LCME Educational Program for MD degree
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - 9/2002 – 5/2005
Sports Medicine Interest Group Member
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - 10/2001 – 412002
Open House Committee Member
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - 9/2001 – 5/2005
Christian Medical Association Member
Texas A&M University College of Medicine - 8/1995 – 12/1999
Aggies for Christ Member
Texas A&M University