Meet Dr. George Guild III, an esteemed orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement at Total Joint Specialists in Cumming and Johns Creek Georgia. With nearly 7,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Guild has established himself as a leader in the field. Trained at prestigious institutions, he continues to develop and implement cutting-edge surgical techniques. Learn more about Dr. Guild's journey, expertise, and
commitment to patient care.
Pioneering innovation, education,
and access in orthopedic care.
12+ Clinical Trials Ongoing Driving the future of joint care through cutting-edge research on implants, recovery protocols, and remote patient monitoring.
$1.2M+ Raised for Access Expanding access to joint replacement surgery for underserved communities through global missions, local outreach, and surgical aid programs.
300+ Fellows Trained Equipping the next generation of orthopedic leaders with hands-on mentorship, advanced techniques, and real-world insights in total joint surgery.
800+ Surgeons Educated Hosting the Southeast’s premier joint arthroplasty conference—where peer-led learning meets the latest in technology and surgical excellence.
Dr. Guild is a New Orleans native and received his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Tulane University. He then attended medical school at Louisiana State University in New Orleans.
Once Dr. Guild completed his internship and orthopedic surgical residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, he pursued his subspecialty training, completing a fellowship at the prestigious Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Lenox Hill Hospital in the Upper East Side of New York City. Here, he learned state-of-the-art techniques in direct anterior hip replacement, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, outpatient total joint replacement, and complex primary and revision joint replacement – techniques that he brings to his practice today!
Dr. Guild has been in clinical practice since 2013 and has performed nearly 7000 total hip and knee replacements. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, abstracts, and national presentations under his belt, he is seen by the medical community as an authority in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Guild continues to develop cutting-edge protocols advancing the field of joint reconstruction.
In 2019, Dr. Guild was appointed to the Insall Traveling Fellowship with the Knee Society, visiting 12 other academic centers and bringing those best practices back to Georgia. He has developed new hip and knee implants with device manufacturers, holds patents on several hip prosthesis technologies, and participates in the evaluation and utilization of new orthopedic implants. His charitable efforts include work with Operation Walk, a charitable organization performing joint replacement Surgery in San Salvador.
When not in the office, Dr. Guild is an avid guitar player, scuba diver, and skier. You may find him listening to his favorite musical artist, Tab Benoit, or planning his next trip to El Salvador for Operation Walk.
Dr. George Guild is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He is the Director of Clinical Research at Total Joint Specialists, President of AHKAF, Co-Chair of AAHKS FOCAL, and Chair of JAM Atlanta. With over 7,000 surgeries performed and 100+ publications and presentations, Dr. Guild leads in both innovation and education in orthopedic care.
Director of Clinical Research
Advancing the future of joint care with robotics, smart implants, and outcome-based data.
President, AHKAF
Raising over $1.2M to expand joint replacement access globally through philanthropic surgical missions.
Co-Chair, AAHKS FOCAL
Training 300+ orthopedic fellows through advanced mentorship and national programs.
Chair, JAM Atlanta
Hosting the Southeast’s largest joint arthroplasty conference, educating over 800 surgeons annually.
Knee Society
Dr. George Guild is a member of the Knee Society, the most prestigious and selective organization in knee surgery and the field’s highest honor. He is only the second orthopedic surgeon in Georgia to be inducted into the society.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2026
Dr. George Guild has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026, an honor awarded to physicians recognized by their peers for excellence in clinical care and patient outcomes.
Eastern Orthopaedic Association Faculty
Dr. Guild served as invited faculty for the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, presenting on outpatient joint replacement in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting and advancing best practices in efficient, patient-centered arthroplasty care.
Holiday Hip & Knee Faculty
At the Holiday Hip & Knee Conference, Dr. Guild presented on complex hip reconstruction, sharing advanced strategies for managing challenging primary and revision hip arthroplasty cases.
Zimmer Biomet Cutting Edge Faculty
As faculty for Zimmer Biomet’s Cutting Edge meeting, Dr. Guild delivered expert instruction on robotic versus manual total knee arthroplasty, focusing on alignment philosophy, precision, and clinical outcomes.
Zimmer Biomet G7 Revision Faculty
Dr. Guild serves as faculty for Zimmer Biomet education on the G7 revision acetabular system, teaching surgeons advanced techniques in acetabular reconstruction and revision hip arthroplasty.
Chairman, Southeast Reconstruction Summit
Dr. Guild is Chairman of the Southeast Reconstruction Summit (SRS), one of the region’s premier educational conferences in hip and knee arthroplasty, bringing together national experts to advance innovation, surgical technique, and outcomes in joint replacement.
