Rahul K. Goel
Experienced in Acute Pain

Dr. Rahul K. Goel

Orthopedics
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Fayetteville
1265 Highway 54 West Suite 200, 
Fayetteville, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Acute Pain
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Fayetteville
1265 Highway 54 West Suite 200, 
Fayetteville, GA 
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Overview

Dr. Rahul K. Goel is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement. With a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Goel focuses on a range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, periprosthetic joint infection, complications from total joint replacement, and fracture care. His expertise extends to various procedures such as total hip replacement, anterior total hip replacement, revision total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision total knee replacement, and robotic total joint replacement. Additionally, he treats degenerative knee and hip conditions and offers general orthopedic fracture care.

Dr. Goel's approach to patient care is rooted in his belief that orthopedic surgery can significantly enhance patients' quality of life by relieving pain and restoring function. He understands that each patient is unique, and orthopedic issues do not occur in isolation. Therefore, he takes a comprehensive approach, considering each patient's medical history, lifestyle, and social support network. By fostering a collaborative environment, Dr. Goel works closely with his patients to develop personalized treatment plans that include both surgical and non-surgical interventions. His goal is not only to address orthopedic issues but also to empower patients to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Dr. Goel is proficient in advanced technologies and treatments, including robotic total hip and total knee replacement, anterior total hip replacement, and augmented reality navigational systems. He holds certifications in ROSA, MAKO, and CORI robotic systems, underscoring his commitment to utilizing cutting-edge techniques in his practice.

Throughout his career, Dr. Goel has received numerous accolades, including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha, Excellence in Research Award from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and several resident research awards from the Georgia Orthopedic Society and Eastern Orthopedic Association. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at Duke, where he was mentored by leading figures in the field, including two past presidents of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the current president of the Hip Society.

Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Acute Pain.

Graduate Institution
Geisinger Commonwealth School Of Medicine, 2018
Residency
Emory University - School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2023
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Duke University, Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction, 2024
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Fayetteville
1265 Highway 54 West Suite 200, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Call: 770-460-1900

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


83 Total Publications

Call for collaborations: case-control studies on injury interventions and risk factors in LMICs.
Call for collaborations: case-control studies on injury interventions and risk factors in LMICs.
Journal: Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention
Published: June 19, 2025
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Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine, Comprehensive Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Medical School: Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Other Office Locations Griffin: 665 South Eighth Street, Griffin, GA 30224|Phone: 770-227-7050|Fax: 770-229-1014 Fayetteville: 1336 Highway 54 W, Building 500, Fayetteville, GA 30214|Phone: 770-461-1238|Fax: 770-460-6610. Dr. Albritton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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