Christopher Gaunder

Wellness.com Featured Provider
Christopher Gaunder
Piedmont Physicians Athens Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Office

(706) 613-5880

Fax (706) 613-5889 1305 Jennings Mill Road Suite 300 Watkinsville, GA 30677
About

Christopher Gaunder

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!
Primary Specialty

Doctor

Practice Piedmont Physicians Athens Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Gender Male
Education Mercer University School of Medicine
Training The Medical Center, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education
Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted Medicare, BCBS, WellCare, United Healthcare, Tricare Select, Tricare Prime (referral required), Sonder, Peach State, LifeWell (HealthScope), Kaiser Medicare Advantage, Kaiser, Humana, Georgia Health Advantage, CareSource Medicaid, CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only), CareSource, Anthem MediBlue, Anthem, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), Aetna, United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), PHCS/MultiPlan, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Beech Street, Cigna Medicare Advantage, Cigna, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Degrees Medical Doctor
Admitting Hospitals Piedmont Henry, Piedmont Walton, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Athens, Piedmont Rockdale
Office Name Piedmont Physicians Athens Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Languages English
Business Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services Christopher Gaunder is a Doctor office located in Watkinsville, GA. A Doctor is is trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases physical examinations, cholesterol testing, wound care, pap smears, immunizations, skin biopsies, fitness programs, stress reduction plans, ongoing evaluations, bone density testing, menopause treatment.

Please call Christopher Gaunder at (706) 613-5880 to schedule an appointment in Watkinsville, GA or get more information.
Consumer Feedback
Add a Review
There are no recent reviews. Be the first!