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Dr. James Goad, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (45)
Map Pin Small Loxahatchee, FL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. James Goad, MD

Dr. James Goad, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Loxahatchee, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Arkansas and is affiliated with HCA Florida Jfk Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Dr. Goad, completed a residency at Louisiana State University New Orleans. Patients rated Dr. Goad an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Goad works at HCA Florida Palm Beach Surgical Specialists - Loxahatchee in Loxahatchee, FL with other offices in Belle Glade, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Goad's Office Locations

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    HCA Florida Palm Beach Surgical Specialists - Loxahatchee
    12955 Palms West Dr Ste 201, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    HCA Florida Palm Beach Surgical Specialists - Belle Glade
    1200 S Main St Ste 104, Belle Glade, FL 33430 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Asherman Syndrome
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Melanoma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Sebaceous Cysts
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Surgery
Breast Reduction
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Prostate Removal
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
    • Medicaid of Florida
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Sunshine Health
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    About Dr. James Goad, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1861562183
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Louisiana State University New Orleans
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Arkansas
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Jfk Hospital
    • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

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    Dr. Goad has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Goad has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Goad on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    45 patients have reviewed Dr. Goad. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Goad.

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