Dr. Goddard earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He majored in biochemistry and minored in mathematics and religious studies. While in medical school, Dr. Goddard also completed a fellowship in anatomy, and a predoctoral fellowship in osteopathic principles and practice. Dr. Goddard graduated from NOVA Southeastern in Davie, Florida, with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2008. He then pursued and completed a family practice residency program.
Additionally, Dr. Goddard completed the Leadership Training Program for Complementary and Alternative Medicine sponsored by National Institutes for Health (NIH) at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. He also pursued coursework in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians through UCLA, prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma injections, stem cell injections, hands-on cranial coursework, and multiple courses in intravenous nutrients. He also participated in multiple conferences and fellowships. Dr. Goddard was chosen as the 2006 Student of the Year by Florida Academy of Osteopathy (FAO) as well as serving as class vice-president and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Osteopathic Awareness Co-Chair his first year in medical school.
Technology and recent medical advances are studied, and the best are chosen to give patients an improved ability to fight infections, heal, and overcome any transient or chronic condition they may be battling. Enhancing metabolic processes through key supplements and developing reasonable goals for a more active lifestyle also enable the body to regenerate tissue more effectively and perform more optimally. Patients are empowered to enjoy this level of health with a custom-tailored plan catered to their particular needs. This allows his patients to find their own personal key to health, longevity, and a vastly increased quality of life.
“Science, technology, and access to research have enabled modern physicians to treat injury and disease in a manner that has never been seen before. It’s an exciting time to observe the integration and coordination of these advances, especially when the results are so profound.” Dr. Goddard believes that working with the body’s own healing mechanisms can produce a better quality of life: less pain, less medication, less invasive surgeries and procedures, and a more youthful, vibrant appearance and experience.