Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD
Dr. Garland Gudger Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gudger Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Jake Gudger, MD, 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...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Hughston Foundation Advanced Clinical Experience
Fellowship Hospital, 2017Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.c.
Residency Hospital, 2016Mercer University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2011University Of Georgia
Undergraduate School, 2005
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
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88%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1013% higher than the national average
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home - Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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