Insall Scott Kelly

George N. Guild III, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Castle Connolly '25–'26 · 55+ Publications

George N. Guild III, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement at Total Joint Specialists. A New Orleans native, he received a Bachelor of Science in cellular and molecular biology from Tulane University and earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans.

After completing internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Guild pursued subspecialty fellowship training at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute for adult hip and knee reconstruction in New York. He has been in practice since 2013 and focuses on hip and knee replacement, complex joint disease, and failed prior replacements.

Dr. Guild has authored or presented more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, abstracts, and national presentations. He has been active in implant development, medical education, and professional society work, including recognition through The Knee Society's Insall Travelling Fellowship.

He serves patients with hip and knee arthritis, complex joint disease, and failed prior replacements. Outside the office, Dr. Guild enjoys guitar, scuba diving, skiing, and participating in Operation Walk mission work.

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

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

Cumming Johns Creek

Clinic Schedule

Monday

Cumming · 7:30 AM–2:45 PM

Wednesday

Cumming · 7:30 AM–2:45 PM

Thursday

Cumming · 7:30–11:00 AM, then Johns Creek · 1:00–2:45 PM

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Surgery Schedule

Tuesday

TJSC Forsyth

Wednesday (4th wk)

Northside Forsyth (inpatient)

Surgery dates are arranged by our scheduling team after your consultation.

Professional Profiles

Vitals · Doximity · LinkedIn

Outside the OR

New Orleans native. Enjoys guitar, scuba diving, and skiing.

Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with George N. Guild III, MD

Care focus

Dr. Guild's public TJS profile focuses on direct anterior hip replacement, outpatient joint replacement, revision joint replacement, and total hip replacement. A consultation is typically used to review symptoms, prior treatment, imaging, activity goals, medical history, and the amount of support a patient will have during recovery. The goal is to match the treatment plan to the patient rather than forcing every hip or knee problem into the same pathway.

Conditions and questions evaluated

Hip or knee arthritis that limits walking, stairs, work, sleep, exercise, or daily routines.
Symptoms that have not improved enough with nonsurgical treatment such as therapy, injections, medication, or activity changes.
Questions about anterior hip replacement, hip replacement approach, recovery expectations, and return to activity.
Persistent pain, stiffness, instability, loosening, wear, or other concerns after a previous hip or knee replacement.
Whether outpatient or same-day joint replacement may be appropriate based on health, home support, and recovery planning.

How the visit is framed

George N. Guild III, MD's profile centers on Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, Outpatient Joint Replacement, Complex Primary Reconstruction. The visit is used to connect symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, medical history, and patient goals before deciding whether continued nonsurgical care, joint replacement, revision evaluation, or recovery planning makes sense.

When this profile may be the right starting point

Patients often start here when they want a fellowship-trained joint replacement perspective, need to compare hip or knee treatment options, or want a clearer sense of which TJS surgeon and office location fits their problem. George N. Guild III, MD is currently presented by TJS as hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Cumming, Johns Creek.

Related procedures

Office locations

Patients can request appointments with Dr. Guild through Total Joint Specialists. Current public location assignments include Cumming and Johns Creek; final clinic location, surgeon schedule, and surgery-center planning are confirmed when the appointment is booked.

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. Guild treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Dr. Guild is listed by Total Joint Specialists as a hip and knee replacement specialist. Patients with hip or knee arthritis, painful joint replacement implants, or questions about whether symptoms are ready for specialist evaluation can request an appointment and bring prior imaging when available.

How do I choose between nonsurgical care and joint replacement?

The decision depends on pain severity, imaging, function, health history, prior treatments, and personal goals. The surgeon visit is designed to compare reasonable options and explain what surgery can and cannot reliably improve.

Where does Dr. Guild see patients?

Dr. Guild is currently associated with Cumming and Johns Creek on the public TJS site. Because schedules can change, patients should confirm the exact office and available appointment times when booking.

Profile reviewed for site accuracy: May 11, 2026. This page summarizes public TJS profile information and is intended for education and appointment planning. Diagnosis, candidacy, surgical approach, and recovery instructions are individualized during consultation.