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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD
4.9 (126 Ratings)
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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Gudger Jr graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C..Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Gudger Jr currently practices at Hughston Clinic and are affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, EaMc Lanier, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early and Medical Center Barbour. Dr. Gudger Jr has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gudger Jr received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 126 times. Dr. Gudger Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gudger Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Ligament Tears
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS

Locations

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic - Main Campus
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661
  2. 2 Hughston Clinic Thomaston
    522 N Center St, Thomaston, GA 30286
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 646-4371
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Hughston Clinic LaGrange
    107 Calumet Center Rd, Lagrange, GA 30241
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 331-2910
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000

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4.9
Based on 126 Reviews
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3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Dec 20, 2024
Dr. Gudger Jr., was very courteous and professional. He didn’t waste time and got to the point of the visit with great knowledge and suggestions for my injured shoulder. I will take his advice. Thank you..
Angie Velez — Dec 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C.
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hughston Foundation Advanced Clinical Experience
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gudger Jr's profile.

Dr. Gudger Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, EaMc Lanier, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early and Medical Center Barbour.

Yes, Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

    4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL

  • Piedmont Macon North Hospital

    400 Charter Blvd, Macon, GA

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St, Columbus, GA

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA

  • Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

    304 Turner McCall Blvd SW, Rome, GA

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA

  • Baptist Hospital

    123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL

  • EaMc Lanier

    4800 48th St, Valley, AL

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL

  • LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early

    11740 Columbia St, Blakely, GA

  • Medical Center Barbour

    820 W Washington St, Eufaula, AL