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Dr. Garland Gudger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Dr. Garland Gudger, MD
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Dr. Garland Gudger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. Garland Gudger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Garland Gudger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Gudger graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Garland Gudger, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 51 years experience. Dr. Gudger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham, Upson Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center East, Bleckley Memorial Hospital, Dale Medical Center, Flowers Hospital, Hospital Authority of Miller County, Jackson Hospital, Monroe County Hospital, Northwest Florida Community Hospital, Piedmont Newnan and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. At present, Dr. Gudger received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Gudger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gudger is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Difficulty With Walking
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic P.C.
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661
  2. 2 Hughston Clinic P.C.
    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 Office
    4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000
  4. 4 Hughston Clinic P.C.
    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 - 17:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.8
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (34)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Aug 31, 2021
An excellent DOCTOR in the best sense of the word. I now see his son.
John R Bloszies, DVM — Aug 31, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Greenville Memorial Medical Center
    1974
Internship
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Dr. Garland Gudger, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham, Upson Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center East, Bleckley Memorial Hospital, Dale Medical Center, Flowers Hospital, Hospital Authority of Miller County, Jackson Hospital, Monroe County Hospital, Northwest Florida Community Hospital, Piedmont Newnan and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Macon North Hospital

    400 Charter Blvd, Macon, GA

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St, Columbus, GA

  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

    1514 Vernon Rd, Lagrange, GA

  • Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

    126 US Highway 280 W, Americus, GA

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

    541 441 Historic Hwy N, Demorest, GA

  • Upson Regional Medical Center

    801 W Gordon St, Thomaston, GA

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA

  • Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center

    1050 McDonough Rd, Jackson, GA

  • Baptist Medical Center East

    400 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL

  • Bleckley Memorial Hospital

    145 E Peacock St, Cochran, GA

  • Dale Medical Center

    126 Hospital Ave, Ozark, AL

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL

  • Hospital Authority of Miller County

    209 N Cuthbert St, Colquitt, GA

  • Jackson Hospital

    4250 Hospital Dr, Marianna, FL

  • Monroe County Hospital

    88 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Forsyth, GA

  • Northwest Florida Community Hospital

    1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, FL

  • Piedmont Newnan

    745 Poplar Rd, Newnan, GA

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA