Christopher Gaunder, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Piedmont Physicians Ortho and Sports Medicine Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 300
Watkinsville, GA 30677 Directions
4.9 out of 5
1,108 verified ratings
1,108 Ratings, 417 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Oct 6, 2025
I am very happy that I found a doctor that is very kind and listens to what I am going through.
Oct 4, 2025
He was recommended to me from my brother…wonderful experience. Hip survey not needed, only PT..shot in bad knee. Taking one day at a time. Very professional!
Oct 3, 2025
He is knowledgeable, kind and I did not feel like he was rushing to the next patient. All of my questions and concerns were addressed.
Oct 3, 2025
Very pleased with his care . Plan on him preforming my knee surgery.
Oct 2, 2025
Very nice ,friendly doctor ….took his time in explaining my condition to me. I have complete confidence in his knowledge ….staff starting with receptionist up to the doctor was excellent!
Oct 2, 2025
Made sure I was healing, answered any questions I had, want to follow up on progress,
Oct 2, 2025
He is a great doctor that lenstions and genuinely seems to care about what you have to say, and is concerned about helping the problem I'm having
Sep 25, 2025
Cool dude. Looked excited to cut me open .
Sep 25, 2025
He’s a wonderful caring and listening doctor. Age is not a factor, if you’re in pain he wants to give you an opportunity to get better. For me those were star qualities.
Sep 25, 2025
Very good. He was straight forward, and caring.
Sep 23, 2025
Very personable
Sep 19, 2025
He is friendly and listens to your concerns. He is very straight forward and confident in planning your care.
Sep 19, 2025
Listened, took the time to answer all my questions and gave me great recommendations. Excellent doctor!
Sep 19, 2025
Thorough explanation of diagnosis with detailed discussion about treatment options. Explained well the surgical procedures to facilitate informed decision making. Dr Gaunder was patient and responsive to all questions and concerns.
Sep 18, 2025
Very patient and attentive to my issues. Also gave good advice.
Sep 16, 2025
he had reachable solutions and gave me hope for alternatives if i don’t fully recover
Sep 16, 2025
Dr. Gaunder was quite helpful when he explained the results of the X-rays and what possible solutions may be available to me. He was very easy to talk with. I think he is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
Sep 12, 2025
Very frank and honest assessment of my health issue, offered levels of support specifically for my situation.
Sep 12, 2025
Straight forward.
Sep 12, 2025
Dr Gaunder was reassuring, candid and professional. This is just what I needed in deciding how to deal with issues with my knee.
Sep 9, 2025
Dr. Gaunder was very helpful and explained the procedure thoroughly.
Sep 9, 2025
He was very friendly and answered all my questions. He didn’t rush me.
Sep 5, 2025
Good manor knowledgeable concerned about my pain and discomfort
Sep 5, 2025
Very nice, extremely informative and took him time with me.
Sep 5, 2025
Very pleasant and helpful.
Sep 4, 2025
He was very friendly and explained what will done before and after surgery
Sep 4, 2025
He’s great
Aug 16, 2025
He was really nice and overall he explained everything in detail.
Aug 1, 2025
I can tell that Dr Gaunder has kept uo with the latest information concerning the surgeries her performs.
Aug 1, 2025
Very satisfied
Jul 26, 2025
His way of making me feel cared about, safe and will feel better after surgery…in other words, his positive bedside manner.
His confidence and assurance
Jul 24, 2025
Dr. Gaunder has a very easy manner and gives options.
Jul 24, 2025
He is very caring and encouraging.
Jul 24, 2025
Very professional! He cares about his patients. Best doctor around.
Jul 22, 2025
Outstanding-very good-highly recommend him and his practice
Jul 22, 2025
Very professional and spent time to review my X rays with me and best course of treatment
Jul 11, 2025
He was very caring, explained everything where I could understand it and made me feel like he was not rushed and would answer any questions I had.
Jul 11, 2025
I was greeted cordially and with respect. Dr. Gaunder is ready to listen and answer your questions. I have been very happy and satisfied with my visits with him.
Jul 8, 2025
Knowledgeable and so caring!
Jul 1, 2025
Looking forward to 2nd knee surgery on opposite knee.
Jun 26, 2025
Dr Gaunder is very smart and advises different options for his patients if applicable. I really like him and respect him!!
Jun 20, 2025
He listened to me and helped me come up with a solution
Jun 19, 2025
Explained everything completely.
Jun 17, 2025
He was nice and friendly. He did everything he could to help me.
Jun 17, 2025
Very nice guy
Jun 16, 2025
Went right to the issue.
Jun 12, 2025
He looked at X-ray and told me what needed to v done and immediately I was scheduling my much needed surgery!
Jun 12, 2025
Dr Gaunder is amazing. He goes above and beyond to make sure his patients are cared for. He is amazing and I highly recommend to anyone who needs hip replacement. He came in on Friday after thanksgiving when he was off to operate on me. I’ll never be able to thank him enough for taking care of me after my fall.
Jun 12, 2025
He is excellent.
Jun 12, 2025
Wonderful