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 Scoliosis. 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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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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- 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.