FAQs

No, a referral is not required to schedule a visit. Many patients come to Dr. Goldberg through a referral from their primary care doctor or another orthopedic provider, and others schedule directly. Call Austin Orthopedic Institute to confirm what your specific insurance plan requires.

Yes. Dr. Goldberg is accepting new patients at Austin Orthopedic Institute in Austin, Texas.

Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga. He completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the University of Utah.

Hip and knee reconstruction is the center of Dr. Goldberg's practice, with shoulder care also part of what he offers. His adult reconstruction fellowship at the University of Utah concentrated on the surgical treatment of worn or damaged hip and knee joints in adults, and that training shapes how he approaches each visit.

Dr. Goldberg performs hip and knee replacement and preservation surgery. This includes anterior approach total hip replacement, a technique that reaches the hip joint from the front of the body rather than the side or back, for both primary and revision surgery (a revision is a repeat replacement of a prior implant). He also performs hip preservation and arthroscopy, a procedure that uses a small camera to view and treat the inside of a joint, along with total and partial knee replacement and knee arthroscopy.

Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, and a list of your current medications. If you were referred by another physician, bring the referral paperwork and any prior imaging, such as X-rays or an MRI. The office will confirm if anything further is needed before your visit.

That depends on your specific plan. Insurance networks change often, so the staff at Austin Orthopedic Institute verify coverage before your appointment rather than assume it. Call the office with your insurance information to confirm.

Dr. Goldberg practices at Austin Orthopedic Institute in Austin, Texas, which is also his hospital affiliation. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for medical advice from your own doctor. Talk with your physician about questions specific to your care.