Overview
Dr. Richard Goad is a board-certified podiatrist, specializing in pediatric podiatry. His professional interests include clubfoot, congenital pediatric foot and ankle disorders, trauma, chromosomal disorders, the autism spectrum and neuromuscular diseases, such as cerebral palsy, toe walking and other walking difficulties. Dr. Goad is passionate about providing care for his patients, from newborns to adolescents, in both the clinical and hospital settings by consult or surgery. He is a proud member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics, the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. Outside of work, Dr. Goad enjoys competing in triathlons, cooking and traveling.
Dr. Goad is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Macrodactyly of the Foot, Clubfoot, Ingrown Toenail, and Claw Foot.
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1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Bldg II, Ste 101, Waco, TX 76712
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 300 University
Dr. Elliott Hudson is a board-certified podiatrist, specializing in podiatric surgery. His professional interests include basic foot and ankle care, reconstructive surgery, diabetic limb salvage, fracture care and sports injuries. Dr. Hudson is passionate about providing care to patients, from children to older adults, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He is a proud Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Hudson has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Outside of work, Dr. Hudson enjoys golfing, cooking (he’s a member of a barbeque team), traveling and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Dr. Hudson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple South Loop
Dr. Donald Lynch is a board-certified podiatrist with an interest in all phases of podiatry, with an emphasis on bunions, hammertoes and soft-tissue masses/abnormalities; rear foot surgery with an emphasis on plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and posterior heel spurs; and diabetic foot conditions, including wound/ulcer care and the use of skin substitute modalities. Dr. Lynch is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. He serves his profession by training the next group of podiatric physicians and surgeons and has played an active role in educating and training BSWH podiatry residents since the residency at Baylor Scott & White in Temple began in 1993. When not working, Dr. Lynch golfs, hunts and does anything his grandkids are doing. Dr. Lynch is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenail, Morton Neuroma, and Fungal Nail Infection.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Pflugerville Medical Center Building 2
Dr. Bazan received his Bachelor of Arts in biology at Baylor University in Waco. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his podiatric medicine and surgical residency at Texas A&M Health Science Center/Scott & White Hospital - Temple. He is board-certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Bazan is a member of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons & the American College of Podiatric Medicine. He offers procedures including but not limited to endoscopic plantar fasciotomy repair, hammertoe correction, nail extraction, bunion surgery, metatarsal fracture repair, implant removal, abscess removal surgery, amputation, and achilles rupture repair. Dr. Bazan has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality. Dr. Bazan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ingrown Toenail.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard N. Goad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard N. Goad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard N. Goad by calling their office at 254-724-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard N. Goad a top-rated expert for Macrodactyly of the Foot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard N. Goad is classified as an Advanced expert for Macrodactyly of the Foot, 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. Richard N. Goad specialize in?
While Dr. Richard N. Goad is a Podiatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Macrodactyly of the Foot, Clubfoot, and Ingrown Toenail. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard N. Goad accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard N. Goad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Macrodactyly of the FootDr. Goad isAdvanced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Foot.
- Experienced
- Claw FootDr. Goad isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Goad isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Goad isExperienced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Goad isExperienced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.