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Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 80
Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, GA.
Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 80
Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, GA.

About Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD

Dr. Hemmer Jr graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1971 and completed a residency at Greenville Hospital System. Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, GA and has 55 years experience. Dr. Hemmer Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hemmer Jr also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hemmer Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Low Back Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Limb Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Foot Fracture
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sciatica
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Steroid Injection
Cervical Radiculopathy
Arthrocentesis
Herniated Disc
Sacrum Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Scoliosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Spine Deformities
Radiculopathy
Bunion
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Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Bursitis
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Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO

Where Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Specialty Orthopaedics PC
    1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Sep 24, 2025
I saw Dr. Hemmer yesterday about ongoing low back pain. I had a bad case of bursitis in my left hip, and he gave me a steroid injection.. already feeling better! He is a wonderful doctor!
— Sep 24, 2025
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Meet Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD is affiliated with Union General Hospital, Angel Medical Center, Northside Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Chatuge Regional Hospital, Mountain Lakes Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville and St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1971
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
  • Wm Beaumont General Hospital
    1972
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Greenville Hospital System
    1977
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. John Hemmer Jr, MD Practices

  • Union General Hospital

    35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA

  • Angel Medical Center

    120 Riverview St, Franklin, NC

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

    541 441 Historic Hwy N, Demorest, GA

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA

  • Chatuge Regional Hospital

    110 S Main St, Hiawassee, GA

  • Mountain Lakes Medical Center

    162 Legacy Pt, Clayton, GA

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE, Gainesville, GA

  • St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital

    367 Clear Creek Pkwy, Lavonia, GA

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