Garland K. Gudger, Jr., MD

About Garland Gudger, Jr.

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 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.

Commonly Treated
Conditions/Injuries

Joint pain
Osteoarthritis of knee
Sports-related injuries
Hip disorders
Knee disorders
Shoulder disorders

Commonly
Performed Procedures

Joint replacement surgery
Arthroscopic surgery
Hip and knee replacement
Sports medicine procedures

Education

RESIDENCY:

Orthopaedic surgery at Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, Georgia

UNDERGRADUATE:

University of Georgia in Athens, degree in biology

Titles, Honors, Awards

Chief Orthopaedic Resident during residency
AOA Resident Leadership Forum Recipient
Lilly M & GD Jackson Award for outstanding first year resident

Associations

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (board certified)

Research/Training

Research focused on evaluating the effectiveness, complications, and patient-reported outcomes of different orthopaedic implants and procedures
Specialty training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine