John Goodner, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Sports Medicine

9970 Central Park Blvd 300 Boca Raton FL, 33428 Show map

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Dr. John D. Goodner, D.P.M., brings a wealth of expertise as a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in comprehensive care for foot, ankle, and leg injuries across all age groups. With a dedication to utilizing the latest minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques, Dr. Goodner is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. A native of Broward County, Dr. Goodner's passion for sports and medicine was evident from an early age. As a standout two-sport varsity letterman in baseball and football at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, he garnered recognition for his academic and athletic achievements, including nominations for the Wendy's High School Heisman and the Miami Herald Silver Knight. Choosing to pursue a career in sports medicine, Dr. Goodner declined multiple collegiate athletic offers to focus on his academic pursuits. He earned a full academic scholarship to the University of Florida, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Professional Health Science. Dr. Goodner then distinguished himself at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating with Pi Delta Eta honors. Completing his rigorous foot and ankle surgical residency at Memorial Healthcare System, which included training at a Level 1 Trauma Center and Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital, Dr. Goodner received extensive training from esteemed foot and ankle surgeons, podiatrists and orthopedists. Dr. Goodner's commitment to education and community extends beyond his clinical practice. With experience as a team physician for St. Thomas Aquinas, he shares his sports medicine expertise through surgery lectures and surgical skills labs as academic faculty for the HCA Florida Northwest Hospital Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency Program. Patients value Dr. Goodner's unique perspective as a former athlete, recognizing his specific insight into sports injuries and his compassionate approach to patient care. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Goodner remains actively involved with Kids In Distress, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and supporting abused and neglected children. In his leisure time, Dr. Goodner enjoys staying active through sports, exploring new destinations through travel, and spending quality time with his wife and children.

Education and Training

Barry University DPM 2015

Memorial Healthcare System Surgical Residency 2018

Board Certification

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)

Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)

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John Goodner, DPM

Increased Lower Extremity Fracture Risk with Osteoporosis
Very few adults at risk for advanced bone loss and fracture are participating in necessary testing to determine the extent of their bone density decline. With a large volume of the population being over the age of 50, patients who fail to be proactive regarding their bone health fall into the fast...
My Child is Toe Walking, Should I Be Concerned?
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Does My Child Have Growing Pains or Merely Flatfeet? Parents Be Pro Active!
Foot, ankle and leg problems in the growing child are often considered to be “Growing Pains” in the bone and muscles of the lower extremity. While in a small number of cases this might be true, in a majority of the cases the pains that plague these children and teenagers may be caused by lower...
Bone Stress Injury and Female Athlete Triad
The female athlete triad can occur in any sport or exercise , most commonly in sports that emphasize a lean body build. Low energy availability can be accompanied by an eating disorder, to which the resultant is amenorrhea and eventual osteoporosis leading to a higher incidence of bone stress...
What Can I Do About My Bunion?
1. What is this large bump on the inside of my foot? It is called a bunion. A bone is becoming more prominent on the inside of the foot. It is part of your normal foot and not a growth of new bone. The foot bones are starting to spread out, making the bone more prominent.2. What is the cause...
Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle Conditions
Advanced Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle ConditionsIf you've had a foot and ankle injury, that has lasted for several months, and has not gotten better despite rest and physical therapy, then I would encourage you to explore the following advanced treatment options to get you back to your...
Athletic Injuries and Synthetic Playing Surfaces
Generations of advancing technology have provided the most durable and versatile artificial surfaces now installed at the professional, collegiate, and high school fields and arenas. Musculoskeletal injury is greatly impacted by the interface between the athletes shoe and the playing surface....
Common Lower Extremity Injuries for Runners
Many people will try out new exercise or running routines, however, if they are not careful there are many foot and ankle injuries they may suffer. It is recommended to increase physical activity gradually, 10% increments of intensity or distance each week going forward. Doing too much too soon,...
What are the best surfaces to run on?
What are the best surfaces to run on?Dr. John Goodner...
Benefits of Running with Orthotics
Benefits of Running with OrthoticsBy Dr. John GoodnerWhether you like to run 5K’s, 10K’s, Half or Full Marathons, having the proper running shoe is the single most important factor in injury prevention for runners of any level of competition or training. Running shoes must be selected based on...

What is wrong with my feet
The most accurate way to diagnose and accurately treat your condition would be with a biopsy of the nail and skin. READ MORE
What helps with a bunion on the side of the feet?
This sounds like a Tailor's bunion at the 5th or "pinky toe" region. Aside from wider toe boxes, there are minimally invasive surgical options to which you walk right after the procedure available. READ MORE
Infected area under foot - wart?
A foot and ankle specialist can excise the wart with sterile instruments to avoid further infection. They can also place your son on oral and topical antibiotics if needed for the infection. An offloading shoe or boot can alleviate the painful walking. Avoid using the nail clipper in the future as that likely introduced bacteria and caused infection. READ MORE
What is the treatment for broken foot toe?
After an x-ray evaluation from a foot specialist, the proper offloading course can be prescribed. If there is any displacement or dislocation sometimes a close reduction or an open reduction with internal fixation may be indicated. READ MORE
How do you treat a foot injury?
See a foot specialist immediately and have x-rays performed to evaluate for any fracture. An MRI or CT scan may be indicated for further diagnosis. Once the type in severity of foot injury is diagnosed, offloading options can be discussed. Conservative and surgical options will be discussed in accordance with the diagnosis. READ MORE
Can you help with ankle pain?
There are multiple sources of ankle pain. It is best to get a proper work up with a foot and ankle specialist. X-ray imaging, MRI or CT may be necessary to properly diagnose because of the ankle pain and get you on the proper treatment course. There are many conservative and surgical options for ankle pain relief. READ MORE
Will I get a brace after ankle surgery?
Depending on what type of ankle surgery, most people have a period of offloading that could include a cast, cam walker boot, splint, or brace. READ MORE
What exercises to avoid with a bunion?
Painful bunions can make higher impact activities very difficult. Most people are limited to low impact exercise. Consider surgical correction for a better chance to enjoy higher impact activities again. READ MORE
How long after ankle surgery can I swim?
The timeline for swimming is ultimately up to your surgeon. This will depend largely on the severity of injury and how complicated the ankle surgery was. Swimming and water aerobics can be an integral part of the Physical Therapy and rehabilitative process. READ MORE
Can I walk on a sprained ankle?
Most patients can walk on a grade 1 ankle sprain. Grade 2 and 3 ankle sprains usually require some sort of offloading boot or period of limited weight-bearing. READ MORE
Will I get braces after ankle surgery?
Splinting, casting, offloading boots, and braces are all often used in most rehabilitative plans after ankle surgery. The timing and the usage of the durable medical equipment depends on the level of involvement and severity of injury or condition. All postoperative courses can vary for different types of ankle surgery. Please follow the guidelines of your surgeon closely for optimal results. READ MORE
Infected area under foot - wart?
Plantar warts are common in teenagers. If the wart does not start the peel off after a few weeks with the salicylic acid treatment, there are stronger agents that can be use such as cantharin, freezing, laser etc. These treatment options are available at a pediatric podiatrist or dermatologist office. READ MORE
How long should you rest with a sprained ankle?
It can range from a few weeks to a few months, depending on how many ligaments are damaged. An MRI is the best way to determine how many ligaments were torn and how much rest is indicated. READ MORE
How long does it take for a cortisone shot to work on a heel spur?
A cortisone shot, if given accurately and with the correct dosage, should provide immediate relief for heel spur/plantar fasciitis symptoms. READ MORE
How can you help with ankle pain?
In order to alleviate your ankle pain, the source of the pain has to be determined first. A foot, ankle and leg specialist can perform a clinical exam to determine the anatomic zone of injury. Advanced imaging modalities such as x-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound can be very useful in developing a diagnosis. Once the source of your ankle pain is identified, conservative and surgical options will be discussed. READ MORE
How long does an ankle surgery take?
The length of ankle surgery depends on the severity of the injury or deformity, the number of procedures indicated to perform and the complexity of the surgery being performed. READ MORE
Can hammertoes be corrected without surgery?
Non surgical options include but not limited to: Toe spacers, crest pads, corn pads, moleskin, silicone toe sleeves and caps, splints and wider toe box shoes. If the pain from the hammertoes is not alleviated from conservative care, less invasive surgical options are available. READ MORE
Can ankle spur be healed?
They are minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical options to remove ankle spurs. Consult with a foot and ankle surgeon for guidance. READ MORE
What are the risks of plantar fasciitis surgery?
There are several conservative care treatment options that have a very high success rate supported by medical literature for plantar fasciitis. In the rare case that surgery is indicated, the associated risks will be discussed in great detail by your foot and ankle surgeon. Risks can include but are not limited to: anesthesia complications, medicine complications, infection, recurrence, poor outcome with worsening of symptoms, excessive scarring, exacerbation of flatfoot related issues and pathologies, cuboid syndrome. READ MORE
Why does my ankle hurt when I walk?
There are multiple possibilities including but not limited to: acute injury, fracture, ligament sprain or tear, tendon strain or tear, tendinitis, ankle impingement, arthritis, infection, systemic inflammatory condition, biomechanical deficit, gait disturbance. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sports InjuryPediatric Foot and Ankle ConditionsPediatric Sports MedicineSports MedicinePediatric Foot and Ankle Fracture, Sprain and InjuryPediatric Foot and Ankle Reconstructive SurgeryAdult Foot and Ankle Reconstructive SurgeryAdult Foot and Ankle ConditionsAdult Foot and Ankle Fracture, Sprain and InjuryPediatric BunionAdult BunionAchilles tendon injuryAnkle SprainFoot SprainHallux LimitusHallux RigidusPediatric and Adult Hammertoe, Curly Toe, Mallet ToeHeel pain and Plantar fasciitisGrowth Plate injuryCalcaneal ApophysitisIn Toe GaitOut Toe GaitToe walkingCalf and leg injuryAchilles tendon ruptureArthroscopic foot and ankle surgeryMinimally invasive foot and ankle surgeryPediatric and Adult Foot and Ankle TraumaLis Franc InjuryAnkle fractureCalcaneal FracturePilon Ankle FractureConservative and Surgical management of Flat feetPediatric Flat footAdult flat footPediatric and Adult OrthoticsRegenerative MedicinePlatelet rich plasmaStem Cell therapyShockwave therapyToe fractureMetatarsal fractureJones FracturePeroneal tendon injuryTotal Ankle Replacement

Faculty Titles & Positions

Clinical and Surgical Teaching Staff HCA Westside Hospital Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Diplomate of American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

Kids In Distress South Florida

What do you attribute your success to?

As a former athlete, there is nothing more rewarding than getting our patients back to the sports and activities they love. I comprehensively evaluate all injuries and conditions of the lower extremity. I evaluate gait and take xrays when necessary to complete the exam and provide an accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment plan that is well adapted to the patient's specific sport or activities. In most cases, conservative care is best. However, when necessary, surgery is offered if all conservative care options have failed. Before any procedure, all risks and benefits are always discussed. Our greatest asset is the team approach from our group of multi specialty surgeons. I am an advocate for my patients and readily give them my email address after our visit to answer any further questions or clarify our conversation.