Dr. Garland Gudger, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Garland Gudger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, Georgia. In 2023, Dr. Gudger performed 107 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#11 in Georgia) and 44 hip replacements (#28 in Georgia), for a combined total of 151 procedures. This places Dr. Gudger among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Georgia.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
107 verified cases
#11 in Georgia
Hip Replacement
44 verified cases
#28 in Georgia

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Gudger

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (151 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Gudger, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 706-324-6661
6262 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31909
NPI: 1902101702
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Georgia Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Charles Decook - Cumming 579 procedures
Dr. John Manfredi - Greensboro 357 procedures
Dr. Kenneth Kress - Alpharetta 290 procedures
Dr. Mark Hanna - Atlanta 266 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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