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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1265 Highway 54 West Suite 200, Fayetteville, GA 30214
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.
Georgia Bone And Joint Newnan
If your health insurance plan is not on our list, please contact our office directly to confirm your health plan is in network. If your insurance requires a referral please call our office at 770-502-2175 option 1 to assist you with getting a referral from your PCP. Dr. Heinsch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Foot Drop, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
Pinnacle Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Specialists LLC
Michael Hull is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Hull is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hull is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Marietta
Steven E. Blackwood, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Blackwood offers comprehensive treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions including sports injuries, post-traumatic deformity, acute fractures, tendinopathy, chronic degenerative disease, and acquired toe deformity. He is experienced in fracture care, general orthopedics, ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and restoration, complex deformity correction, ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction, ankle replacement, and fusions of the ankle and midfoot. Dr. Blackwood also specializes in the treatment of common foot and ankle disorders including bunions, hammer toes, Morton's neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.Dr. Blackwood is from Roswell, GA and graduated with the highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed his medical training at the Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta and completed residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He went on to complete a foot and ankle fellowship at Grand Rapids Orthopedic Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan.During Dr. Blackwood's time at Georgia Tech he played collegiate baseball and is the only four year letterman to be named Mr. Georgia Tech. In 2018, he was inducted into the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He was also drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2005 MLB draft. Most recently, Dr. Blackwood served as the Team Physician at the University of Mississippi and Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS. Dr. Blackwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Flat FeetDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.