Dr. James R. Goss, DO | Valdosta, GA | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. James Goss is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated 47 years to helping patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at USPHS Hospital. Dr. Goss brings nearly five decades of surgical expertise to his practice, combining traditional osteopathic principles with modern orthopedic techniques. He communicates with patients in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Goss practices at South Georgia Medical Center and maintains offices throughout Valdosta, Georgia. His clinical focus includes treating joint pain, arthritis, and torn cartilage in the knee. He incorporates non-surgical approaches like physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans. Dr. Goss also provides hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients recover from orthopedic injuries. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.4

20 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Usphs Hospital
7 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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The best thing about him is no nonsense tells you what he can do to fix your problem then fixes it right the first time he’s the best doctor that I have ever had

June 6th, 2023

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Be blessed!

June 6th, 2020

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Good doctor . Thorough examination, very professional . Had one surgical procedure with him and the results were outstanding . Preparing to have another surgical procedure with Dr. Goss . The only problem that I have with Dr. Goss is his bedside manner is not real personable but then, I'm not seeing him on a social visit .

August 29th, 2016

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They will not schedule you in a timely manner for tests or procedures

August 15th, 2016

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Great, Caring, Informative. A terribly long appt wait when you get the building. Three different levels of waiting rooms before you get see him. About an hour before the first move to the second room about a 30 minutes wait to the next seat in the hallway. Then you get to an exam room.

March 25th, 2014

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I waited THREE hours in this office to see this man. He walked in the room, tapped me on the knees, and then tried to walk out. He didn't even apologize for taking half of a day to get to my room. Very arrogant, unwilling to listen or help. He never looked at me in the face. I wasted a WHOLE lot of time and money. I would rank him up there as one of the worse. Never ever would I recommend anyone to see him. Choose your doctors wisely!!!

December 12th, 2013

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I was in a very bad condition...I was shot in my leg. He treated me for years of recovery operation after operation . He came and talked to me while I was in the hospital and even told me that his family and him prayed for me. That made me feel like it wasn't just a job to him, but he cared. I am now 43 years old able to walk pretty good for my injury. He took the time to spend years of corrective surgeries for my bones to be almost straight now. I was 22 when I was injured. Other doctors are often amazed at his work on my leg. The only problem I had along time ago he had so many patients it took awhile to be seen. He is in a new office now, and I am going to have to go see him again for problems with my other leg- not the one he worked on. I know he can get this one straighten out too. He's #1 in my book. After he did such a good job with me- my brother-in-law went to him with back trouble. Other doctors wanted to operate. Dr. Goss didn't. He is back working now, without surgery.

May 22nd, 2013

South Georgia Medical Center

2501 N Patterson StValdosta, GA 31602

Tel: (229) 333-1000

Valdosta Orthopedic Associates

3526 N Crossing CirValdosta, GA 31602

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

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Valdosta Orthopedic Associates

3520 N Crossing CirValdosta, GA 31602

Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

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Valdosta Surgery Center

3527 N Valdosta RdValdosta, GA 31602

Tel: (229) 253-9336

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Dr. James R Goss, DO	Dr. Eric Christian Stiefel, MD	Aaron S Courington	Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine	Nurse Practitioner	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (20 Ratings)	4.3 (34 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience		13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Valdosta , GA	Valdosta , GA	Valdosta , GA	Naples , FL
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University		Med School: International University Of The Health Sciences (Iuhs)
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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Surgery
Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Georgia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Usphs Hospital

Medical School

Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1979

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What languages does Dr. James Goss speak?: Dr. James Goss speaks Spanish and English.
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