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Dr. George A. Godette, MD

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(Dr. George A Austin Godette, MD)

(24 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Professional interests include: lumbar decompression, hip pain, fractures (broken bones), and more.

735 Steeles Fort Road Suite 3
Raphine, VA 24472

(540) 510-6200

Dr. George A. Godette, MD is an orthopedist in Raphine, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. George A. Godette, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

735 Steeles Fort Road Suite 3
Raphine, VA 24472

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1 Health Circle
Lexington, VA 24450

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Some issues Dr. George A. Godette, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. George A. Godette, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

knee replacement

total knee replacement

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. George A. Godette, MD had a list price for knee replacement, total knee replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	171
doctor visit	789
hip imaging	71
hospital care	12
injections	171
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	305
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	88
X-rays	393

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	209
doctor visit	705
hip imaging	88
hospital care	17
injections	209
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	285
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	351

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	41
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	143
doctor visit	676
hip imaging	67
hospital care	24
injections	143
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	32
lower extremity surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	258
reconstructive surgery	32
spinal procedures	75
X-rays	333

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	47
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	661
hip imaging	59
hospital care	22
injections	119
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	240
reconstructive surgery	19
spinal procedures	94
X-rays	334

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	642
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	90
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
doctor visit	731
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	32
injections	87
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	189
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	60
X-rays	249

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	47
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
doctor visit	837
fracture surgery	28
hospital care	50
immobilization	12
injections	114
inpatient care	50
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	169
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	81
X-rays	250

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	62
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	861
hospital care	14
immobilization	11
injections	107
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	159
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	76
X-rays	235

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	54
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
doctor visit	611
injections	85
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
minor procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	107
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	52
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22
X-rays	159

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	52
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2020 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
fracture surgery	12
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	27
musculoskeletal imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	196
injections	27
musculoskeletal imaging	28
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	158
injections	24
musculoskeletal imaging	36
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	131

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	121
injections	27
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	29
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Godette, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated as an orthopedist in Raphine, VA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	534
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	71
hospital care	24
immobilization	11
injections	101
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	22
minor procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	151
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	57
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22
X-rays	204

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	254
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	39
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	134

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Godette, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Godette, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. George A. Godette, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George A. Godette, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George A. Godette, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George A. Godette, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raphine, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George A. Godette, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$1,882 $1,882
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$332 KNEES $284	ATTUNE $49
FX Shoulder USA, Inc	$113 $113
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$22 EUFLEXXA $22

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,882
Food and Beverage	$467

Biography

Dr. George Godette, who practices in Staunton, VA, Lexington, VA, and Raphine, VA, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Godette's clinical interests include hip replacement, knee replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation. He attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center for residency. The average patient rating for Dr. Godette is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, Dr. Godette is currently accepting new patients at his office in LEXINGTON, VA.