Orthopedics, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Columbus, LaGrange, Thomaston, Phenix City
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
5.0
1K Ratings
439 Comments
Dr. Garland K. Gudger, Jr., M.D. earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Greenville Hospital System.
Before joining the Hughston Clinic, Dr. Gudger completed a fellowship as the 2016-2017 Hughston ACE Fellow at the Hughston Foundation where he received specialty training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine as well as hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Garland K. Gudger, Jr., M.D. earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Greenville Hospital System.
Before joining the Hughston Clinic, Dr. Gudger completed a fellowship as the 2016-2017 Hughston ACE Fellow at the Hughston Foundation where he received specialty training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine as well as hip and knee replacement.
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Very nice and informative
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
The best Doctor office I have visited in a long time. I love it there
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Love his honest evaluation of what really needs to be done,,gives pros and cons explanation that is easy to understand.
His nurse Joann Johnston is great at keeping things calm and easy.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctors. Communicates well
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Gudger was awesome! He took the time to listen to my concerns and truly cared about what I was telling him. Doctors like Gudger really make a difference when you are in so much pain and discomfort.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Gudger is always so kind and sympathetic. He listens and offers advice that I need. Glad he’s my ortho guy!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Gudger is one of the best. Excellent doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Was polite and professional I liked him
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Explains everything and listens.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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GOC - Columbus
6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
GOC - LaGrange
107 Calumet Center Rd LaGrange, GA 30240
GOC - Thomaston
522 N Center St Thomaston, GA 30286
AOC - Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4401 River Chase Drive Phenix City, AL 36867
Dr. Garland K. Gudger, Jr., M.D. graduated from University of Georgia in Athens with a degree in biology and went on to earn his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Gudger completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC, where he served as Chief Orthopaedic Resident, was an AOA Resident Leadership Forum Recipient, and was awarded the Lilly M & GD Jackson Award for outstanding first year resident. Dr. Gudger’s research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness, complications, and patient reported outcomes of different orthopaedic implants and procedures.
Before joining the Hughston Clinic, Dr. Gudger completed a fellowship as the 2016-2017 Hughston ACE Fellow at the Hughston Foundation where he received specialty training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine as well as hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Gudger, Jr.’s Specialties Include: - General Orthopaedics - Joint replacement - Sports medicine - Hip - Knee - Shoulder
Very nice and informative
The best Doctor office I have visited in a long time. I love it there
Love his honest evaluation of what really needs to be done,,gives pros and cons explanation that is easy to understand. His nurse Joann Johnston is great at keeping things calm and easy.
Great doctors. Communicates well
Dr. Gudger was awesome! He took the time to listen to my concerns and truly cared about what I was telling him. Doctors like Gudger really make a difference when you are in so much pain and discomfort.
Excellent
Dr Gudger is always so kind and sympathetic. He listens and offers advice that I need. Glad he’s my ortho guy!
Dr. Gudger is one of the best. Excellent doctor.
Was polite and professional I liked him
Explains everything and listens.