Orthopedics, Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Columbus, LaGrange, Thomaston, Phenix City
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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5.0
1.3K Ratings
563 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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He is very professional and friendly. He takes the time to explain everything and he listens to the patient.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
very professional and knowledgeable!
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent results and follow up.
Thank you
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great Doc!
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
I’d give more stars if I could. I continue to get excellent care from Dr Gudger. He is an excellent communicator and is very patient as he answers all my questions. I feel he addresses my entire wellness, not just my replaced knee.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome Dr and very professional!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very direct and to the point. I like it!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very very good!!!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Gudger was phenomenal!!! He was very informative, took his time explaining everything to me and made me feel extremely comfortable about my course of action.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
A God sent amazing Surgeon! Doc Gudger didn't just take the fast remedy (a scrape & go, knee surgery down the road,) Doc put me back together, repaired me! So very thankful
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-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
He is very professional and friendly. He takes the time to explain everything and he listens to the patient.
very professional and knowledgeable!
Excellent results and follow up. Thank you
Great Doc!
I’d give more stars if I could. I continue to get excellent care from Dr Gudger. He is an excellent communicator and is very patient as he answers all my questions. I feel he addresses my entire wellness, not just my replaced knee.
Awesome Dr and very professional!
Very direct and to the point. I like it!
Very very good!!!
Dr. Gudger was phenomenal!!! He was very informative, took his time explaining everything to me and made me feel extremely comfortable about my course of action.
A God sent amazing Surgeon! Doc Gudger didn't just take the fast remedy (a scrape & go, knee surgery down the road,) Doc put me back together, repaired me! So very thankful