Dr. Hubert Gooch Jr, MD

Bedside manner was the worst ever! I would NOT take anything with a heartbeat to this classless clown

Terrible bedside manner. Dismissed me, told me nothing was wrong with my back. He said he didn't see anything wrong with my images. I left in tears, my husband with me, just as stunned. I think he was looking at someone else's images instead of mine. I have SCOLIOSIS!

He operated on me for a spinal fracture. It was completely ineffective. Chronically late and physically intimidating. So no. Keep shopping.

I had Gooch do lumbar surgery on me due to arthritis. He cut out part of the lumbar, replaced with rods and bolts. He said beforehand that he would not guarantee I would be out pain after surgery. Well dog gone it, he was right. Except that the surgery he performed created new, never before felt pain and while my legs work much better post surgery, I have incredible 24x7 pain now in places I never had prior. I went back to see him, he took and X-ray, and said I needed more surgery. Really? Fix it the first time. I will never let him any where me or my family and would not recommend him to properly administer an aspirin.

My husband has been going to him for a few months and he has done nothing for him. He wont return calls. Horrible office staff. Need to look for another doctor out of Asheville because they are all affiliated with Mission.

About a year and a half ago I had spinal surgery with Gooch and I've been left with way more pain than I had before the surgery and have not even been able to go for a walk without having to quit after 3 minutes because of the pain. Gooch was abrupt and rude. And he's morbidly obese which never bodes well. Choosing him was the worst mistake of my life.

Dr Gooch fused 4 of my lumbar vertebra. He was good to work with, explained my options. The surgery was complex. Recuperation time was long but now at 74, a year after the operation, I feel great. Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery was easy to work with.

I went to see Dr. Gooch after 3 failed back surgerie's..I was in so much pain I could barely tolerate it daily. After trying a lot of different treatments Dr. Gooch finally agreed to fix my back. I had a 7 disc fusion. The story is long and details are many so I will just say he gave me years of comfort and though I am having problems again I would recommend him to everyone. I trust this Doctor above all others!

Had appointment in October 2021 for lower back pain that hit a nerve that ran all the way down my right leg to my calf. Explained to Dr. Gooch that if surgery was needed, I wanted to have it in 2021. He recommended therapy. Therapy was not working. Called office and left message requesting an MRI so Dr. Gooch would have the results by my next visit. The office never called back or scheduled the MRI. Follow up visit in November with Dr. Gooch and he ordered the MRI. I again explained if surgery was needed, I wanted it in 2021. The office called to make an appointment to review the MRI on Dec. 10th. They informed me that after that date Dr. Gooch was unavailable for the rest of the year. No surgeries being performed. He could have told me that in October. He knew that his practice was moving and leaving Mission Health. My pain was not his problem. I was able to see Dr. Goebel at EmergeOrtho on Dec. 10th and he performed the surgery on Dec. 14th. Instant pain relief.

For the 1st time in years I can stand tall, walk, and sleep without any pain. I had an extremely positive surgery experience with Dr. Gooch, his staff and HCA Mission in Asheville. I am recommending this practice without reservation to any and all that are fighting back pain and limited mobility.

Dr. Gooch is that rare surgeon who considers surgery as a last resort. He is easy to visit with and explains things so that you can understand it.

I traveled over 2 hours to see him, he operated on me 19 years ago. There is no one else I would want as my doctor. He is the best!!!!

Without even looking at me, Dr Gooch recommended spinal surgery. 3 minute visit with him and a two hour wait in the waiting room. No explanations, blunt, no alternative suggestions. I chose not to see him again.

Excellent visit, from the receptionist to the nurses to Dr. Gooch. His explanations were clear and easy to understand. His "bed side manner" was professional and helped put me at ease. Couldn't be happier with him as a physician or person.

I really liked Dr. Gouche, he was very thorough and explained everything to my satisfaction. The office staff was excellent and thorough also.

I have been a patient of Dr Hubert Gooch since 2005, and having multiple successful back surgeries, I have the upmost respect for Dr Gooch and his work. Dr Gooch has always told me his goal in surgery was to make my pain more tolerable. In all three surgeries Dr Gooch has more than met this goal. If your having back problems and the pain more than you can easily tolerate, I would highly advise you to make an appointment with Dr Gooch.

Enjoy talking to dr he explained things well

Dr Gooch is great. Major back surgery; walking better; no wheelchair. He listens and explains where you do understand. He encourages questions for each follow up visit. Definitely recommend

Dr. Gooch was courteous and knowledgeable. He helped me every step of the way. Surgery was great and my pain is completely gone. Very HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Excellent...is the only word for the care I have received.DrGooch,David his PA,and the entire office staff are kind ,caring,and make your visits a great experience..if you say that about a doctor's visit...He ordered PT for me to try to avoid surgery..from a surgeon that had been a pleasant surprise...and I am doing SO much better