About
Judd R. Fitzgerald, MD, is fellowship trained in orthopaedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment, surgical and non-surgical, of a variety of orthopaedic conditions.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in the treatment of many orthopaedic conditions, including:
- Sports Medicine Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears and Repair
- Shoulder Instability
- ACL Tears and Reconstruction
- Articular Cartilage Repair and Regeneration
- Arthroscopy / Reconstruction of the Shoulder & Knee
- Shoulder Replacement
- Adult and Pediatric Fracture Care
Judd R. Fitzgerald, MD Background & Accolades
Education
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
- Medical: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Training
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Professional Affiliations
- Candidate Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Candidate Member, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. F is one of the best! Thoroughly explained what’s up with my shoulder with easy to understand anatomy. Feeling great about my recovery options!
I’m 7 weeks post-op from arthroscopic labrum repair and biceps tenodesis with Dr. Fitzgerald. He explained everything clearly, was honest about recovery, and made me feel confident going in. Surgery went great, and his follow-up care + PT plan have been spot-on. I’m steadily regaining range of motion (still working on external rotation), and I’m already doing way more than I could a month ago. Highly recommend him for shoulder issues.
Great professionalism in my communication with Dr. Fitzgerald about the details of the surgery. He is / was easy to communicate with and was a great help in answering some questions I had in regards to my post op. I was also needing to know how much time I’d need before I would be able to get back to work. Looking forward to my improved shoulder for the long term..!
Friendly staff, easy check in, on site x-rays, professional office. Dr. Fitzgerald listened to my symptoms, very knowledgeable, made you feel like you actually mattered. Explained everything thoroughly and took time to answer my questions.
All extremely caring, professional and friendly. Doctor and nursing staff as well as radiology were pleasant and offered great explanations of my diagnosis and treatment plan.
He did the most best job on my shoulder that I could ever ask for He's an excellent doctor
Dr. Fitzgerald and his team are professional, pragmatic and attentive. Great experience overall. I've had 2 shoulder surgeries at TCO with Dr. Fitzgerald with no complications or issues during the process. I highly recommend him and his team.
Dr. Fitzgerald’s nurse started my appointment off by being extremely kind and friendly as she transcribed the history of my knee, then Dr. Fitzgerald came in and made it all make sense. He is very kind, thorough, and excellent at explaining the mechanics behind what is most likely going on in my knee. One MRI coming up!
I had a massive tear in my rotator cuff Dr. Fitzgerald and his staff were awesome. After going over all the options clearly with me, it was determined the surgery was a must. His facility scheduled the surgery in a timely manner. The nurses that helped prepare me for the surgery were amazing. Dr. Fitzgerald is a great surgeon and has great bedside manner. The recovery was explained clearly and expectations were discussed. The results of the surgery have been incredibly and I am no my way back to normal activities. If I ever need orthopedic surgery again, I will definitely be seeing Dr. Fitzgerald. Big thanks to the whole team over at Tri City Orthopedic.
Got all my questions answered and Dr Fitzgerald explained everything I needed to know !
Absolutely amazing experience. He was very thorough and explained everything so well. I had x-rays done and left with a cortisone shot same visit. Most places you have to schedule multiple appointments for this. Highly recommend.
Always had appointments that were on time and efficient ~ Staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to all~
The staff as a team was extremely supportive and informative. From pre surgery, during, and after surgery they continued to provide exceptional care and support. Couldn’t recommend Dr. Fitzgerald and his team enough. If you need to have procedure performed I would suggest this facility and group for guidance.
Surgery Sucks But T.C.O made the experience Best They Could with a Wonderful Staff and Experienced Doctors.
Everyone was very nice and professional. Any questions I had were answered nicely. Very positive experience. I look forward to getting fixed.
It’s a very nice clinic. I was very happy with my treatment and outcome. Dr Fitzgerald is very competent and professional. His informed consent was not pushy at all. He gave me my options and let me decide what I wanted. I got to have an anesthesiologist for my surgery, (versus a CNA), and they provided good follow up. I would recommend this practice.
I was in and out of there inside 20 minutes. Very efficient and everyone was respectful and courteous. Highly recommended.
It’s been one year now since my operation and I feel great pictures were taken make sure everything was aligned as it should be and I couldn’t be happier. The biggest thing about it is all that pain I had prior is gone since the surgery was done and has not returned
I hurt my knee called Ready Rebound which is a company my employer contracts with, the next day I was in to see Dr. Fitzgerald, got xrays of knee and have MRI lined up. Dr. Fitzgerald was very personable, asked lots of questions and had two options for me. I've been to many Orthopedics in my career as a firefighter and by far Dr. Fitzgerald is far superior to any of the other 4 I've seen. He cares about his patient's and there health and well-being is his number 1 priority.
Dr Fitzgerald was personal, professional and knowledgeable. He took his time to explain the MRI, my choices, the realistic outcomes if I chose to do shoulder surgery. I NEVER felt like he was pressuring me to do surgery and said if I chose surgery, I could cancel the day before if I chose to not do it. He said if I felt injections and PT were working and I felt better, don’t do the surgery. I trust this doctor completely so I chose to schedule surgery. His PA and MA are phenomenal too. They’re a great team. We’re truly blest to have a doctor and team of this caliber!
Excellent through the hole process. Dr.fitzgerald was absolutely perfect in explaining everything.
Dr Fitzgerald is great. He listens and takes time to explain everything to you.
My surgery went very well; I had both shoulders done, the first one in November & the other in March! I am very pleased with the outcome for both shoulders! Pre, pist & follow-up, most excellent!! 😀
I've had an incredible experience with Dr. Fitzgerald and can't recommend him enough! From the moment I walked in, he was attentive, kind, and genuinely focused on helping me with my knee. He took the time to thoroughly listen to my concerns, answered every one of my questions without making me feel rushed, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. It’s rare to find a doctor who truly makes you feel heard and cared for. Dr. Fitzgerald does exactly that. I left feeling confident, supported, and on the right path to healing.
I have nothing but good things to say about Tri. City ortho and Doctor Fitzgerald and his staff, they are professional. They are friendly. The appointments are generally very smooth and on a timely manner. I had no negative issues after my shoulder surgery. Doctor Fitzgerald is very patient-friendly. He listens, he cares and he knows what he's doing. I extremely recommend him if you need shoulder surgery. And I also have issues with my knees and I hear nothing but good things about the doctors here from my friends and co-workers. So I highly recommend Tri city ortho to anyone. If you are having issues call there office & get an appointment. It can't hurt by talking to one of the doctors getting their opinion and go from there.
Excellent in all phases of the process for a major rotator cuff repair. From the first visit, telling of the procedure and the recovery process, all the way to releasing me to move forward with those things that are important to me. Golf Ski Sleep Repeat.
Dr. Fitzgerald was straight to the point, honest, and complete with his analysis, and plan for the next move. No pressure. Gave me intelligent options and laid out a possible time frame.
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Dr. Fitzgerald had wonderful bedside manner. Very thorough in explaining the procedure on my knee. The entire staff is very caring and welcoming.
This one of the finest doctors I have ever dealt with. He explains the problem and offers solutions. He is very thorough.
Very knowledgeable, laid out the problem and possible options to alleviate the pain I was experiencing. I highly recommend!
I was seen on time, all employs help with a smile. Dr. explained everything well.
Dr. Fitzgerald is an outstanding person. He takes the time to explain the issue and go through all options in a very professional manner. Staff is resourceful and kind .
Very friendly and helpful doctor. I appreciate his advice and the time to explain the procedure to me.
Dr Fitzgerald was very informative and took his time and explained all about what needs to be done
Dr Fitzgerald was personal, professional and informative during my visit today. He explained options for treatment of my right knee issues and I opted for an injection to improve my pain that I was able to receive today. The only downside to my experience was learning that he no longer does knee replacement surgery that I might need in the future. The office staff was friendly and professional as well. A positive experience for me overall.
Definitely the best and quickest service i have ever had.i wish I would have known about this place years ago!
Dr. Fitzgerald is top shelf in my opinion. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my questions and concerns. Much appreciated!
Very thorough, knowledgeable and took time to understand my situation. I was highly impressed with the time he took to go everything and what my options were. Highly recommend this office and Dr Fitzgerald. Painless cortisone shot was also a plus and helped me feel a lot better.