Overview
Nicholas Goucher, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in orthopedic diseases of the foot and ankle including at Intermountain Health’s McKay-Dee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic in Ogden, Utah. He supports patients in Ogden, Riverdale, South Ogden, North Ogden, Roy, and surrounding communities, treating fractures, tendon injuries, ligament tears, arthritis, alignment abnormalities such as flat foot, hammertoes and bunions, cartilage injuries of the knee with arthroscopy, complex foot and ankle reconstruction, and more.Dr. Goucher received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, OH. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas. Dr. Goucher went on to complete a fellowship at Idaho Foot & Ankle in Boise, ID.Outside the clinic, Dr. Goucher enjoys white-water kayaking and rafting, mountain biking, golfing and hiking.Conditions Treated: FracturesTendon injuriesLigament tearsArthritisAlignment abnormalities such as flat footHammertoesBunionsProcedures Performed: Cartilage injuries of the knee with arthroscopyComplex foot and ankle reconstruction.
His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
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3890 Medical Drive, Ogden, UT 84403
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher?
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Is Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher a top-rated expert for Foot Drop?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher is classified as an Experienced expert for Foot Drop, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Foot Drop, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Flat Feet. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas R. Goucher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-387-7678 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Goucher isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Flat FeetDr. Goucher isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Foot DropDr. Goucher isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Goucher isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Goucher isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Goucher isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.