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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD

Dr. Gudger Jr graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C.. Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Gudger Jr currently practices at Hughston Clinic and is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Dr. Gudger Jr has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Hip Tendinitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Hip Fracture and Femur Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Gudger Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gudger Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Knee Replacement
Hip Tendinitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Hip Fracture
Femur Fracture
Bursitis
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Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Bursitis of Hip
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Gout
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Chronic Neck Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Ankle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Tenosynovitis
Knee Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Fracture
Foot Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Radiculopathy
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Carpal Tunnel Release
Tibial Fracture
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Avascular Necrosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Knee Tendinitis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Knee Sprain
Trigger Finger
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Chondrocalcinosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Fibular Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Broken Arm
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Chondromalacia
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Pyogenic Arthritis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Wound Repair
Patellar Chondromalacia
Elbow Bursitis
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Patellar Disorders
Sciatica
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Trigger Finger Release
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Knee Osteophyte
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Infection
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS

Where Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic - Columbus
    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 (706) 884-3274
    Friday
    00:00 - 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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Gudger Jr's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gudger Jr's profile.

Dr. Gudger Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Hip Tendinitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Hip Fracture and Femur Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside.

Yes, Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C.
    2016
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Hughston Foundation Advanced Clinical Experience
    2017
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD Practices

  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

    4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct, Columbus, GA

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