Orthopedics, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Columbus, LaGrange, Thomaston, Phenix City
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
5.0
1K Ratings
419 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 courteous, listens to your concerns, friendly staff!
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Dr Gudger for all your orthopedic issues.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
I always get great service from Dr Gudger and his staff.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Gudger explained things so well and thoroughly answered my questions. He was kind & caring and offered several options to help with my pain without pushing surgery. I have total confidence in him and his advice.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Gudger shows a lot of concern diagnosing my injury. He also listens to the feedback that I give him as far as my physical therapy visits and the pain that I am feeling with this injury each day.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellence
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
My visit was great ,Dr Gudger is very thorough and takes his time to explain everything. EXCELLENT DOCTOR
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Explains everything very well and has a great doctor to patient manner.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Always very professional and takes time to explain what’s going on and answers any questions or concerns I might have. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable also, would highly recommend if you need to see an orthopedic surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
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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 courteous, listens to your concerns, friendly staff!
Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Dr Gudger for all your orthopedic issues.
I always get great service from Dr Gudger and his staff.
Very thorough.
Dr Gudger explained things so well and thoroughly answered my questions. He was kind & caring and offered several options to help with my pain without pushing surgery. I have total confidence in him and his advice.
Dr. Gudger shows a lot of concern diagnosing my injury. He also listens to the feedback that I give him as far as my physical therapy visits and the pain that I am feeling with this injury each day.
Excellence
My visit was great ,Dr Gudger is very thorough and takes his time to explain everything. EXCELLENT DOCTOR
Explains everything very well and has a great doctor to patient manner.
Always very professional and takes time to explain what’s going on and answers any questions or concerns I might have. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable also, would highly recommend if you need to see an orthopedic surgeon.