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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. J Heath Richter, MD
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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Dublin, GA.
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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 50
Dublin, GA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Dublin, GA.

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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Dublin, GA and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Mercer University - Macon GA in 2001 and completed a residency at Tulane University - New Orleans LA|University of Arkansas - Little Rock AR.They currently practice at Hughston Clinic - Dublin and are affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital. Dr. Richter has experience treating conditions like Elbow Sprain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Ankle Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richter received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 75 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Richter also speaks Spanish. Dr. Richter is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Elbow Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Ankle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Ankle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Ankle Fracture
Bursitis
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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Kidney Damage - Aminosalicylic Acid
Kidney Damage - Amyl Alcohol
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Trauma
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Casting
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De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Splinting
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
Wound Care and Management
X-Ray
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic - Dublin
    100 Medical Dr Ste 400, Dublin, GA 31021
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.5
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3 Stars (3)
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1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Richter explained what’s going on with my fingers and shoulder, explained what needs to be done as injections won’t fix problem and explained in detail the procedure he will do on my fingers. He is very knowledgeable and always so friendly and kind!
Ann — Apr 16, 2024
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Care Philosophy

  • We invest in building relationships with our patients. These relationships are built with time and attentiveness, delivered in the context of competency and care.

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Biography
  • Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Dublin, GA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University - Macon GA in 2001. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mercer University - Macon GA
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Tulane University - New Orleans LA
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University - New Orleans LA|University of Arkansas - Little Rock AR
    2007
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. J Heath Richter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richter's profile.

Dr. Richter frequently treats the following conditions: Elbow Sprain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Ankle Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital.

Yes, Dr. J Heath Richter, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fairview Park Hospital

    200 Industrial Blvd, Dublin, GA