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Dr. James Goad, MD

Dr. James Goad, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Goad, MD is a general surgeon in Belle Glade, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida JFK Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (46 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Goad specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Goad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goad

4.6
46 ratings, 21 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Communication by Dr. Goad and his P.A. Took time, listened, and explained all. My husband had bilateral repair with mesh. Great experience and outcome. Happy to give five stars.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Hall – Jun 01, 2024
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Dr. Goad did 2 surgery on me and he was great, I wouldn't change him for anyone else, his staff is also great if I ever need another surgery I will go to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Luz Lopez – Dec 16, 2021
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Excelente he knows what he is doing. Excelente. Juman been
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Eric – Dec 12, 2021
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He recently saw me as a consultant because I had a gallbladder infection and he certainly was fairy personal ,kind. he communicate with me really well and explain what was my condition and why they needed to postpone the surgery and treat me first with antibiotics and later on she proceeded to do the gallbladder surgery. My experience has been excellent . His staff is really good his school coordinator Keeshia was fantastic. In all my interactions with Dr. Goad he has been really outstanding he explained the surgery procedures complications and everything the day of the surgery he review all that again he was always available for questions and his follow up has been excellent I receive all the instructions that I needed I certainly highly recommend Dr. James Goad as a fantastic surgeon.He use for my surgery the robotic surgery and everything went fine without any complications.I’m extremely pleased with his care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MD Ernesto Rivera – May 16, 2021
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Dr. Goad and his staff are fantastic! Nobody likes to have surgery but he and his team made me feel comfortable throughout the complete process of surgery! Recovery has been a snap as he and his team did everything as minimally invasive as possible. I highly recommend them!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Matt Finney – Dec 23, 2020
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The best surgeon I have ever used! Also the best staff ever! They will bend over backwards for you to make sure your visit is comfortable for you! During my lifetime I have had several surgeries, but, never have I had an amazing surgeon and staff to make me know that if I need any other surgeries I will only go to Dr Goad! I recommend this to anyone who needs a surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Diane Norkin – Oct 20, 2020
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Been seeing Dr. Goad for years and he has always been the best doctor, never changed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dina Thomas – Dec 26, 2019
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Excellent experience since the beginning. Clean Office environment, personnel very diligent, information very clear, courteous manners and relax environment. Excellent coordination between primary doctor’s office, urologist office, and hospital. Strongly recommended. Very happy with my gallbladder surgery. A big hug to Dr. Goad and his “right hand scheduler - Tisha! Thank you for your services!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Milagros Calzada in West Palm Beach , FL – Apr 24, 2019
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Dr. Goad was super attentive to my husband when he needed gall bladder surgery. He prepared us well and did exactly what he said. Great bedside manner in the hospital! I highly recommend Dr. Goad.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shelly W in Lake Worth, FL – Mar 06, 2019
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Staff are amazing and makes me feel welcome everytime.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2018
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Love the staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2018
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Good experience!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Boca Raton – Nov 21, 2018
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I would absolutely recommend Dr Goad to my friends, family or anyone looking for a highly skilled surgeon with exceptional bedside manner. I think he’s the best out there (I had two other surgical consults). Dr Goad performed my hernia surgery 2/2017 & when I needed my gallbladder removed this week 9/2018 I returned to Dr Goad & am again 100% happy. In today’s day & age where insurance companies have changed care it has not at this office. Everyone in his office gives exceptional patient care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Amoroso in FL – Sep 20, 2018
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Would not recommend. Saw him for a buttock issue. After first surgery issue soon returned, after second surgery it returned again. This was just within several months. Turned out he gave the wrong diagnosis. I finally saw a specialist who told me what it actually was and he removed it - one time, with lots less inconvenience and discomfort compared to the first two wrongly diagnosed surgery's. I will say the staff and Dr. alone are nice enough people but lets get it right the first time please.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 26, 2018
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Dr. Was great BUT office clueless. My daughter has a cyst on her spleen, she called the office to make an appointment and told them what she was coming for AND had her films sent to him. She arrives, fills out the papers sees three medical assistants who all ask her why she’s there, in walks the doc to tell her he DOES NOT OPERATE ON SPLEENS ?? this wouldn’t be so bad if she didn’t skip a day of grad school in an advanced doctorate program in Miami, now she has exams coming and has to wait to se
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Ft Lauderdale, FL – Oct 18, 2017
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Dr. James Goad is by far the best I have come across , he's is all and more of what a patient expects from a Dr , the knowledge , caring and understanding are over the top after years of suffering thanks to him my quality of life is better than in my younger years , simply amazing !!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Luisa Selva in West palm beach , Fl – Aug 02, 2017
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I had my surgery today, and I was very pleased with his confidence and trust!! I'm very blessed been under care of dr James goad !! Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mileydys in West Palm Beach, FL – Jul 22, 2017
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Dr. Goad is fare very professional and listens to his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Greenacres, FL – Nov 03, 2016
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Very Friendly , he made me feel very at ease during my first visit and I scheduled surgery with him next week.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dorothy T. in West Palm Beach, FL – Oct 28, 2016
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Absolutely amazing and caring doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Karen in West Palm Beach, FL – Aug 23, 2016
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care philosophy

The Center for Advanced Surgical Care is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with the expertise of highly-skilled physicians utilizing leading-edge technology. We are one of the few places in the country that provides a wide range of...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. James J. Goad is a board certified general surgeon. He graduated from Arkansas State University with a double major in French and Zoology before moving on to medical school at the University of...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Louisiana State University New Orleans

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Arkansas

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Caduceus Club Outstanding Senior Medical Student

  • Caduceus Club Community Service Award

  • Caduceus Club Alumni Assoication Board of Directors

  • Aesculapian Society Resident of the year, 2002

  • Aesculapian Society Outstanding Intem, 1997

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

    13001 Southern Blvd
    Loxahatchee, FL 33470
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave
    Atlantis, FL 33462
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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