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Dr. Christopher Lepage Gaunder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens 1305 Jennings Mill Rd Ste 300, Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 613-5880

Overview
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Brief Intro

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Christopher Gaunder, MD, specializes in a multitude of orthopedic injuries to include hip and knee replacement and reconstruction by employing the most current nonoperative and operative techniques to treat arthritic and complex problems of the hip and knee. This includes interests in anterior approach hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic assisted joint replacements and revision surgery for failed joint replacements. Dr. Gaunder is a native Georgian and Air Force veteran. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where he majored in Biology, lettered in football and was a member of the 2005 SEC Championship team. He graduated Cum Laude in 2007. He attended medical school at Mercer University in Savannah, Georgia where he was awarded the McAfee Endowed Vision and Leadership Scholarship. He then completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. As a Major in the United States Air Force, Dr. Gaunder served for ten years both in San Antonio, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Gaunder has numerous peer reviewed publications as well as academic presentations. He has authored book chapters and has represented the Academy of Orthopedic surgeons in appointed committee positions throughout his career. Dr. Gaunder is happily married with three children. While not serving his patients, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, hosting church related activities and rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs!

Education Background

RESIDENCY

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education - 2018

INTERNSHIP

The Medical Center - 2013

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Mercer University School of Medicine - 2012

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

1305 Jennings Mill Rd Ste 300, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery

Cancer 24
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 43
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 38
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 10
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10