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
Very professional and very courageous, knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions that I had. Thank you
Dr Fitzgerald was awesome and very helpful when explaining my problem with my knees. I really appreciated working with him.
If you’re for a tru patient advocate, then book with Dr. Fitzgerald! Every other doctor kept brushing my case off as if it wasn’t anything, but actually took the time to look at my case and look at my MRI and saw that there was something wrong.
Great orthopedic doctor & surgeon. Always considerate and attentive to meet our needs.
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..!
Dr Fitzgerald did amazing. He listened to what I was asking and answered in a factual manner that I clearly understood
Awesome doctor, everyone is very nice and welcoming, as well as very professional
Thank you again Dr. Fitzgerald for the expert care and follow up. It’s been 3 months since my total shoulder replacement surgery and I am delighted with the results. I really don’t have much pain to speak of. Occasionally I try movement that is too ambitious for this stage of recovery. I do feel twinges that remind me to be patient with my recovery. At this point I do pretty much everything I want below shoulder height. I am still working with the overhead activities. I will keep working on it. See you in a year for a check up. Nathan Gerber
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.
Dr. Fitzgerald and his staff were wonderful. They were upbeat, friendly, and very efficient.
Answered all my concerns regarding reverse shoulder replacement with enough confidence to schedule surgery.
Excellent all around - professional, thorough, could not have asked for a better experience
Attention to detail, absolute expert advice and master of his craft
Dr Fitzgerald and his staff were fantastic! Very professional, great communication and outstanding results! My procedure and results have been very good. Don't forget to ask Judd about his "take 10 strokes of your golf game" guarantee with shoulder replacement :-)
Dr. Judd Fitzgerald is a very down to earth guy. I like his candor which comes with his no nonsense approach to what is ahead. He is honest and encouraging. Although a surgeon, he ensures the after care provides what is needed to get my body as close as it use to be, or better. I would recommend this doctor for getting Us sports type guys back in the game, game of Life! Thank you and your staff, ~ Garrett N.
Great facility! Wish I would have found them sooner. Dr. Fitzgerald and staff are the chefs kiss. 🙂
Shoulder surgery, very pleased with results. Staff were good at talking me through everything.
Dr Fitzgerald agreed to do my shoulder replacement surgery. I loved that the wait for my surgery was not more than a few weeks. He was able to replace my shoulder with no glitches or delays. In my memory, I experienced no pain after surgery. The only setback was something that led us to believe that I incurred an infection afterward, which led to a return to the hospital to make sure all was clear. Dr Fitzgerald was very concerned and attentive through the 2nd procedure and healing process. After antibiotic tratment, I retuned home and have healed extremely well. If I have another surgery in my future, I would hope Dr Judd Fitzgerald can do it.
Dr. Fitzgerald is the best as are all the staff at TCO. They take the time to make sure you understand all of your options and listen to your questions and concerns. I recommend TCO for all your orthopedic needs.
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.
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.