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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dublin, GA.
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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Dublin, GA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dublin, GA.

About Dr. J Heath Richter, MD

Dr. Richter graduated from Mercer University - Macon GA in 2001 and completed a residency at Tulane University - New Orleans LA. Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dublin, GA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Richter currently practices at Hughston Clinic and is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital. Dr. Richter has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Limb Pain and Ankle Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richter's 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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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Limb Pain
Ankle Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Broken Arm
Wrist Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Fibular Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bursitis
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Elbow Bursitis
Hip Fracture
Foot Sprain
Steroid Injection
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Femur Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Foot Fracture
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Knee Ligament Tears
Arthrocentesis
De Quervain's Disease
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Meniscus Tear
Cervical Radiculopathy
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Humerus Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Achilles Tendinitis
Gout
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Internal Derangement of Knee
Trigger Finger
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Shoulder Fracture
Meniscectomy
Patellar Disorders
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis
Knee Arthroscopy
Osteoarthritis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Bursitis of Hip
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Tendinitis
Back Pain
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Knee Fracture
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Wound Repair
Miner's Knee
Ganglion Cyst
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Foot Infection
Shoulder Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Baker’s Cyst
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Degenerative Disc Disease
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Sprain
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendon Contracture
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
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Kidney Damage - Aminosalicylic Acid
Kidney Damage - Amyl Alcohol
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
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 Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Trauma
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
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 Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Work-Related Injuries
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Casting
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
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 Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
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 and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Splinting
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
Wound Care and Management
X-Ray
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna
    Aetna PPO
  • Choice Plus
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Caprock Health Plans
  • Curative EPO
    Curative
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicaid of Georgia

Where Dr. J Heath Richter, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic - Dublin
    100 Medical Dr Ste 400, Dublin, GA 31021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 353-1166
    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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Jan 26, 2026
I appreciate the professional attitude and personal attention of the care staff. Thanks to all.
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Meet Dr. J Heath Richter, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Richter communicate via email?
53 users said yes.
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(53)
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Does Dr. Richter offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
21 users said yes.
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(21)
No
(30)
Does Dr. Richter offer an online patient portal?
59 users said yes.
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(59)
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(7)
Does Dr. Richter have free onsite parking?
110 users said yes.
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(110)
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(1)
Does Dr. Richter offer weekend visits?
12 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Richter offer evening visits?
32 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Richter specialize in working with children or adolescents?
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FAQs About Dr. Richter's Practice

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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: Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Limb Pain 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.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Mercer University - Macon GA
    2001
Medical Education
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
  • Tulane University - New Orleans LA
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University - New Orleans LA
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. J Heath Richter, MD Practices

  • Fairview Park Hospital

    200 Industrial Blvd, Dublin, GA

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