J. Heath Richter, MD

Dr. J. Heath Richter, M.D. graduated from University of Georgia in Athens, GA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He went on to earn his medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA. Dr. Richter completed his orthopaedic residency at University of Arkansas, in Little Rock, AR.

A board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Richter is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is the team physician for West Laurens High School, East Laurens High School, Trinity Christian School, Dublin High School, and Johnson County High School. His clinical interests include general orthopaedics, sports medicine, hand surgery, and fracture repair. When not at work, his outside interests include spending time with family or playing at the lake or farm.

Dr. Richter’s specialties include:
- Sports Medicine
- Shoulder Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Hand Surgery
- General Orthopaedics
- Total Joint Replacement