Insall Scott Kelly
George N. Guild III, MD
Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist
Castle Connolly '25–'26 · 7,000+ Replacements · 55+ Publications
Dr. Guild has been in clinical practice since 2013 with nearly 7,000 total hip and knee replacements performed. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, abstracts, and national presentations, and holds patents on several hip prosthesis technologies. He develops new hip and knee implants with device manufacturers and participates in the evaluation of new orthopedic implants. Dr. Guild also participates in charitable work with Operation Walk in San Salvador.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tulane University (BS, Cellular and Molecular Biology)
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Residency
Emory University, Atlanta (Orthopedic Surgery)
Fellowship
Insall Scott Kelly Institute — Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC
Specialties & Procedures
- Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
- Outpatient Joint Replacement
- Complex Primary Reconstruction
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Restore Not Replace
Awards & Recognition
- Knee Society Member
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2025–2026)
- 2019 Insall Travelling Fellowship with The Knee Society (visited 12 academic centers)
- 100+ peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Patent holder — hip prosthesis technologies
Locations
CummingAlpharetta
Outside the OR
New Orleans native. Enjoys guitar, scuba diving, and skiing.