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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (81)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD

Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Eamc Lanier, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, Lakeland Regional Medical Center and LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early. Dr. Gudger Jr, completed a residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C.. Patients rated Dr. Gudger Jr an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Gudger Jr works at Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA with other offices in Lagrange, GA, Thomaston, GA and Phenix City, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Miner's Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gudger Jr's Office 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 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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 RIVERCHASE DR, Phenix City, AL 36867 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
  • Eamc Lanier
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
  • Baptist Hospital
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center
  • LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Ligament Tears
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
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)
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
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1902101702
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hughston Foundation Advanced Clinical Experience
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C.
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Mercer University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Georgia
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Gudger Jr has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Miner's Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gudger Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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