During his fellowship, he indulged several research interests, including prevention and treatment of discitis, and evaluation of anterior interbody fusion devices. He participated in international research trials evaluating the effectiveness of both intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET), and total disc replacement in the management of lower back pain and neck pain.
His professional interest covers all aspects of spinal disorders and injuries, including degenerative and traumatic disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, scoliosis, infection, and spinal deformity. He also offers medicolegal services, including Independent Medical Examinations (IME), Medical Records Review, Trial Preparation, and Expert Case Reviews.
With his extensive background in spinal disorders and injuries, Dr. Goss is well-equipped to provide objective and thorough assessments of complex medical issues. His expertise, combined with his dedication to the field, allows him to provide clients with the support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes in their legal cases.
Education / Training
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide South Australia
Neuro-Orthopaedic Spinal Fellowship2000 - 2001 - Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover New Hampshire
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency1996 - 2000 - Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover New Hampshire
General Surgery Internship1995 - 1996 - University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville Virginia
Doctor of Medicine1991 - 1995 - University of Virginia College of Arts & Sciences, Charlottesville Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (Chemistry)1987 - 1991
Military Service
- Major, United States Army Reserves - Commissioned July, 1996
- Active Duty, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom,
- 2002, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany
Board Certification / Licensure / Professional Societies / Hospital Affiliations
- Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2004
- Certified Independent Medical Examiner, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners 2023
- Medical Licenses: Virginia active
North Carolina active
Vermont active - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons fellow
- North American Spine Society member
- Virginia Orthopaedic Society member
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake Virginia active staff
- Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk Virginia active staff
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach Virginia active staff
Clinical / Practice Expertise
- Nonsurgical management of all spinal diseases and disorders
- In office interventional management of all spinal pathology
- Translaminar / transforaminal spinal epidural injections
- Facet injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulation, kyphoplasty, etc.
- Management of sacroiliac pain
- Various interventional procedures for management of ortho/spine pain
- Surgical management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral pathology
- Minimally invasive and open procedures (with or without instrumentation) from upper cervical spine thru sacrum
- General orthopaedic trauma
- Independent Medical Examinations, Medical Record Reviews, Expert Testimony, Workers’ Compensation, etc
Research / Publications
- “Radiologic assessment of interbody fusion using carbon fiber cages,” Santos ER, Goss DG, Morcom RK, Fraser RD .Spine. 2003 May 15;28(10):997-1001.
- “Distraction-flexion injury in a neurologically intact pediatric patient treated nonoperatively: case study,” Goss DG, Abdu WA Spine. 2001 Sep 1;26(17):1932-5.
- “Effect of Factors Influencing Type X Collage Expression in Periosteum,” Topping RE, Anderson P, Goss DG and G Balian, University of Virginia, 1994.
- “Expression of Type X Collagen at Osseotendinous Junction in Rats,” with S Hurwitz, University of Virginia, 1994
- “Effects of Experimental Diabetes of Type X Collagen Synthesis in Fracture Healing,” Topping RE, Bolander ME, and G Balian, University of Virginia, 1992-93