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Dr. James Justin Goad, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: cancer, robotic surgery, cancer surgery, and more.

12955 Palms West Drive Suite 201
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

(561) 383-5200

Dr. James Justin Goad, MD is a general surgeon in Loxahatchee, FL specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1997 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. James Justin Goad, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC and HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

12955 Palms West Drive Suite 201
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Some issues Dr. James Justin Goad, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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“Board-certified surgeon Dr. James J. Goad will be leading a discussion on breast health and cancer treatment at the Wellington Community Center on Monday, Oct. 16 at noon.”—"PWH Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With Several Informative Events", The Town-Crier, October 2023

“During the month of October, the hospital also hosted a lunch and learn with doctors Berracol, Lesnikoski and Georgian-Smith at the hospital, and general surgeon Dr. James Goad spoke at a breast...”—"Palms West Hospital To Host Breast Center Open House", The Town-Crier, October 2022

“Palms West Hospital officials recently gathered to congratulate surgeon Dr. James Goad on the completion of 1,500 surgeries using robotic technology.”—"Palms West Hospital Salutes Surgeon Dr. James Goad For Robotic Milestone", The Town-Crier, February 2020

doctor visit	12
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	20
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

doctor visit	50
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

doctor visit	72
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	34
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

doctor visit	84
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

doctor visit	92
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	14
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	17
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	17
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

doctor visit	35
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	21
Cancer	23

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	245
inpatient care	245
minimally invasive procedures	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Justin Goad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Justin Goad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Loxahatchee, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	10
doctor visit	75
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Justin Goad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	80
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Justin Goad, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Justin Goad, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	16
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. James Justin Goad, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans (2002)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Justin Goad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

PALM BEACH GENERAL SURGERY LLC

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$41,664 Da Vinci Surgical System $41,664
KCI USA, Inc	$737 VAC VERAFLO $461	VAC VIA $276
Neomend, Inc.	$241 SURGICAL $241
Davol Inc.	$175 SURGICAL $106	BD MAX $55	DAV-VENTRALIGHT $14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$149 $149
Other	$1,194 Zenith $114	TI KNOT $104	Mesh $100	Restrata Wound Matrix $81	NATRELLE IMPLANTS $70	Other $725

**Types of Payments**
Education	$34,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,349
Food and Beverage	$4,311
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500

Biography

Dr. James Goad is a general surgery specialist. Dr. Goad graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.

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Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography