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 nonsurgical, 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
I am a retired registered nurse and as such have a lot of medical experience. My visit to Tri City Orthopaedics was excellent from the moment I arrived. Dr. Fitzgerald's expertise was apparent from the moment I met him. He took the time to explain exactly what was wrong with my shoulder and provided pain relief therapy. An excellent physician in my opinion and so glad I chose to see Dr. Fitzgerald. His medical team was also excellent and a pleasure to interact with.
Dr Judd Fitzgerald was amazing!!! He explained his diagnoses of what was wrong with my arm but still allowed me to choice how i felt comfortable with proceeding with treatment options. He listened well, was confident with diagnosis but not arrogant in his position. Highly recommend this Doctor. I just wish he could be my general practitioner!!!! (Mine dr just retired)
He's been my doctor for almost a year. Dr.Fitzgerald listens to what you have to say and is willing to help in anyway he can. He gave me different options of what I could do for my injury and that it was up to me. I think many times when going to the doctor they tell you what you're going to do instead of the other way around and I really appreciate him giving me the options of what I wanted to do.
Dr.Fitzgerald is attentive, thorough, and takes the time to explain everything in a clear and compassionate manner. He addressed all concerns with care and offered thoughtful, personalized treatment options. I highly recommend Dr. Fitzgerald for anyone seeking expert medical care in a comfortable, patient-focused environment.
Dr. Fitzgerald and his staff were amazing. Dr Fitzgerald is a great surgeon and he explains things really well. I would highly recommend TCO and Dr. Fitzgerald for your orthopedic needs.
Dr Fitzgerald has been really great dealing with my knee injury and giving me a knowledgeable idea of what the best treatment plan would be,unfortunately a Total Knee is what I am faced with. Dr Fitzgerald did administer a cortisone injection in my knee, to which stressed me out and had me on the ledge of a panic attack. He assured me that it is not as bad as we hype them up to be and he was 100 percent right, on a scale of 1-10 for pain it was maybe a 1.5 and that's pushing it. Thank you Dr Fitzgerald for treating me like a person:)
He is an extremely kind and Knowledgeable doctor!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone! Thank you so very much Robyn L Tiller
The best. Everything went well on my shoulder. Very little pain. Dr. Fitzgerald was fantastic.
Dr. Judd Fitzgerald is awesome. A few months ago, I severely injured my shoulder, with a dislocation, broken and dented humerus bone, and torn tendons. Thanks to Dr. Fitzgerald, following surgery, I am recovering extremely well. I highly recommend him!
Very Nice & Clean! Loved the atmosphere & theme! Everyone was Nice & Friendly. Dr. Fitzgerald explained everything where I could understand, gave me 2 opinions, showed the MRI to me with explanation & was very polite. Thank You!! 😃 Pam Colvin
Three years ago Dr Fitzgerald repaired my complete rotator cuff tear. Shoulder has been amazing since then. Saw him for some knee wear issues recently.
Dr. Fitzgerald and staff are very thorough and tell you step-by-step what your treatment plan will be.
Dr Fitzgerald was very personable and friendly, I appreciate that he listened to my concerns and was not pushy about the decision made, incredible bed side manner. I highly recommend! The entire staff was welcoming!
I felt like family! Dr Fitzgerald is a great listener and made me feel comfortable. His diagnoses were spot on and he explained how he arrived at his conclusions. He was a great listener! He welcomed and answered my questions as well as those by my family!! I would recommend him as a 5 star doctor!
TCO has the best Dr's and staff, have been going to them for 5 years and love the way we are treated and the care we received.
Always have a good experience at TCO. This clinic is run like a well oiled machine. Good Front office and good outcomes with the Drs and their staff.
Dr. Fitz was wonderful. My husband had a pec repair and squeezed him in for surgery within a couple days while other surgeons had a 2-3 week wait. He did end up having a rare post op infection (we believe unrelated to the actual surgery) but again showed up on weekends, gave us his personal number and followed up closely with him thru recovery. He was very personable, compassionate and very honest thru the entire process. We have and will continue to recommend him to our friends and family.
Dr. Fitzgerald is an exceptional doctor. Caring, understanding, takes his time with you, and makes things understandable. I'm very lucky to have found him.
Dr Fitzgerald and his staff are excellent at taking care of you. Dr Fitzgerald takes his time to explain everything to make sure you understand what is being done. He genuinely cares about his patients.
Dr. Fitzgerald is very personable. I’ve been to his office twice in two years. He understands my issues, and what I expect. I have confidence in his ability. I will continue to see him when I have another issue
Dr. Fitzgerald was amazing. He listened to my concerns. He provided alternate ways for care rather than injection as I requested. Most of the staff are very helpful and friendly. Which helps to lower anxiety when dealing with injuries and the unknown. Thank you.
My experience with Dr Fitzgerald was very positive. He confirmed my need for shoulder replacement surgery, explained process and answered questions very clearly. He was personable and I was very comfortable with his experience and expertise.
I appreciate the care and professionalism receive at TCO. The staff is great and Dr Fitzgerald is wonderful. He is patient and personable. He always takes time to answer any question and is supportive on the progress I making post-surgery.
Was seen by Dr Fitzgerald for my ACL tear. Great doctor, carrying and gives best advices to patients. Would recommend him.
Tri City Orthopedic is a great place to go and get professional help with your painful joints. I am currently see Dr. Fitzgerald for my shoulder problem. Dr.Fitzgerald is very knowledgeable and explains in detail what needs to be done to my shoulder.
Excellent experience and appreciated the knee check before my big hike.
Dr Fitz Was very honest and encouraging. Thank you so much for your honest opinion!
Surgery Sucks But T.C.O made the experience Best They Could with a Wonderful Staff and Experienced Doctors.
Dr Fitzgerald was very professional and did a great helping me manage pain in my knees. I’m sure I’ll be back when it comes to get some work done.
Dr Fitzgerald and his team were amazing! I enjoyed his straight forward approach when it came to not needing unnecessary treatment, but that I was getting the best approach specifically to what I was dealing with within my shoulder. He has amazing bedside manner. Personable. Made me feel comfortable and confident that I came to the right orthopedist
The Dr got me right in and diagnosed my issue and treated it. One day later the pain was almost totally gone and what a relief to me! The staff and nurses were very nice and professional. Great service, care and kindness.
What a great doctor, professional, friendly, would highly recommend any one to go to Doc Fitzgerald!
After Dr. Fitzgerald did my left shoulder in 2019, I requested him to do my right shoulder in 2023.. both experiences were extremely successful and I'm so pleased! TCO is staffed with such talented individuals surrounding Dr. Fitzgerald. I highly recommend them. Back on the golf course!! Yay!
Attentive - Courteous - Helpful - Kind to my needs - Responsive - I had one representative that semi rude on my call in, it was addressed immediately - If I could say ANYTHING about my experience with your facility - I wish I could be treated this AMAZING with all my medical needs - or better yet society has a whole. Thank you - great job top to bottom, from the walk in to the walk out.
The staff is the best I have ever encountered. I wouldn't change a thing.
I was taking such good care of. Thank you all so very much. Couldn't ask for better care.
Dr Fitzgerald was patient and understanding during our endeavors to determine the cause of the on-going pain in my knee 7 months post surgery. I greatly appreciated his caring and empathy.
Highly recommend TCO and Dr. Fitzgerald. I appreciate the physician laying out both conservative and surgical options and not jumping to surgery immediately.
Great team, Dr. Fitzgerald has done 2 of my surgeries so far and he’s done an amazing job. Highly recommend them for any of your needs.
Very well organized and efficient clinic. The front office, x-ray techs, medical assistant, and Dr. Fitzgerald were professional, kind, and answered all my questions! I highly recommend Dr. Fitzgerald and Tri-City Orthopaedics.
We had a positive experience with TCO and Dr. Fitzgerald from the very beginning. My 13 year old daughter had torn meniscus in her knee and they were very thorough and gentle in explaining the procedure and what to expect.