Dr. J Heath Richter, MD
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Dr. J Heath Richter, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. J Heath Richter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Dublin, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richter has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Mercer University - Macon GA in 2001. He is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Dublin, GA 31021
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Hughston Clinic - Dublin
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Richter is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital Dublin, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Richter specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richter
4.6
| 5 Star | 86% | 86% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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We invest in building relationships with our patients. These relationships are built with time and attentiveness, delivered in the context of competency and care.biography
Originally from Georgia, Dr. J. Heath Richter is a 1995 Honor Graduate of the University of Georgia. He received his medical degree in 2001 from Mercer University of Georgia. He completed his internship and part of his orthopaedic surgery residency...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Tulane University - New Orleans La
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Arkansas - Little Rock Ar
Residency HospitalTulane University - New Orleans La
Internship HospitalMercer University - Macon Ga
Medical School, 2001
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The Optimum Number of Weaves for Tendon Anastomosis: An In Vitro Study, Sept. 2006
Order of Omega, University of Georgia, 1995
Bent Prop Award, United States Power Squadron, 1989
Honor Graduate, University of Georgia, 1995
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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