Physician, Associate Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Department: Orthopaedics
I serve as the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program director and as the vice chair of Education in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in conditions affecting the upper extremity, from the fingertips to the mid-upper arm. My training in orthopedic surgery, fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery, and broad clinical experience let me treat nearly all pathologies in this region, including arthritis, fractures, tendon, ligament, and nerve injuries and chronic deformities. I also have a particular interest in complex elbow trauma and reconstruction as well as paralysis and spasticity after brain or spinal cord injuries.
I chose a career in medicine because I wanted to make a tangible difference in people’s lives by helping them overcome their health challenges. I have always enjoyed math and science, and as an undergraduate student I chose to study biomedical engineering – focusing on biomechanics – to combine those interests with my desire to advance medical care. That background not only prepared me for medical school but also shaped the way I think about solving clinical problems. During medical school, I found all disciplines fascinating, but orthopedic surgery stood out. It felt intuitive, likely because of my engineering training, and offered the opportunity to restore function and improve quality of life in a concrete, visible way.
I have spent my entire career in academic medicine. My residency and fellowship training were completed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, an environment that fostered my interest in education, research and complex patient care. After completing my training, I joined the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center to begin my academic orthopedic surgery practice.
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I care for patients with challenging orthopedic problems, conducting meaningful research and teaching the next generation of physicians and surgeons. My passion for education has guided my professional path, leading me to serve as the orthopaedic medical student director, the associate residency program director, and now as the residency program director and Vice-Chair of Education.
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I have problems getting people to understand me sometimes
All good.
The doctor was very pleasant as through.
Even though I was prepared for surgery to fix my right elbow like he did my left one 10 years ago, he talked me out of it and recommended strengthening exercises.
He is very knowledgeable and open
He was excellent everyone was very nice
Just very thorough and direct. Great bedside manner and my surgery outcome got me out of pain and back to my drills and nail guns! Dr Goyle is a great physician who has now fixed both of my hands!
All good
Very knowledgeable. Used shared decision making so that we arrived at an agreed upon path forward and options if the current plan didn't work.
Very polite. Listened to my concerns
Great service. I felt very comfortable with no anxiety
Love my care provider, awesome experience and great explanation and I did not feel rushed