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John Lee Hemmer, Jr., MD, FAAOS

Dr. John Lee Hemmer, Jr., MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Specialty Orthopaedics offering comprehensive orthopedic care for patients across Northeast Georgia. He brings years of experience in a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including back and neck pain, joint pain and replacement, fracture management, and sports-related injuries.

Dr. Hemmer earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed orthopedic residency training at the Greenville Hospital System and Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children. He also served in the United States Army, gaining additional orthopedic clinical experience.

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Hemmer’s professional memberships include the American Medical Association and the Georgia Orthopaedic Society.

Dr. Hemmer is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center and the Specialty Orthopaedics Surgery Center, where he provides personalized, patient-focused orthopedic treatment uniquely designed for each individual.

Education

  • Undergraduate
    North Georgia College and State University
  • Medical School
    Medical College of Georgia
  • Internship
    United States Army; William Beaumont Memorial Hospital, El Paso, TX
  • On-the-Job Training
    Orthopaedic Surgery; Ireland Army Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY
  • Residency
    Greenville Hospital System and Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville, SC

Certification

  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Memberships

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Medical Association of Georgia
  • Hall County Medical Society
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations

John Hemmer
John Lee Hemmer, Jr., MD, FAAOS

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