Isaac A. Gooding, MD

Dr. Isaac Gooding is a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain management specialist. Dr. Gooding attended New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY where he received his doctoral degree. Following medical school and his internship, Dr. Gooding trained as a Naval Flight Surgeon at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, FL. He then went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain management at the Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, CA.

Dr. Gooding is a decorated veteran, who has received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal X3, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, among other awards and recognitions. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Uniform Services, Society of Anesthesiologists, and the North American Neuromodulation Society.

In his free time, Dr. Gooding enjoys staying active, traveling, spending time with his wife and two children, and the occasional round of golf.

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rater8 Verified Patient

Jun-2025

I very appreciate Dr. Gooding. He rightly prescribed physical therapy for my condition at my first appointment with him. Physical therapy did help me. Today, we were in agreement about the path forward. He listened to my report of my experience. What we decided makes total sense. In essence, Dr. Gooding is very knowledgeable, listens to the patient, and with the patient comes to conclusion as to the treatment plan.

Patient Submitted Review

May-2025

First time I went for shocked I've been in a bad accident My left leg was completely numb for nearly 10 years The next morning after my first set of shots I felt my foot and my bottom half of my leg for the first time I scratch my foot and I felt it I tickled my foot I left I called in and said thank you so very much and I keep getting more and more feeling back. Topnotch doctor excellent service!

rater8 Verified Patient

Feb-2025

Dr. Gooding introduced himself with politeness as I was a new patient. He gave me the time to explain my issues. He has a wonderful bedside manner and explained what he was seeing on my MRI. Dr Gooding gave me options of what would help with my medical situation. Dr. Gooding took the time to answer all of my questions. I had an excellent appointment and would highly recommend him to others.

Patient Submitted Review

Oct-2024

Here’s what I like about him. From day one he learned about me and what caused me the pain I was having. Then it was a great talk about it and options. Loved that. And he even gave some great advice about another issue I was having unrelated to my back that turned out to be a huge help. THIS GUY LISTENS and is here to help.

Patient Submitted Review

Oct-2024

Excellent experience from start to finish! Cultivating a feeling of warmth and trust within the first minutes of any medical encounter is not an easy task, considering the demands placed on the healthcare system now. The doctor listened and developed a plan of care that I was comfortable with and gave me hope of feeling better and improving my quality of life. Would highly recommend to my own friends and family. Thank you!

Patient Submitted Review

Sep-2024

The staff was courteous and professional. Doctor Gooding was very pleasant and caring. Doctor and his assistant took their time to hear my story and then gave me cortisone shots for my pain. Doctor explained beforehand and asked me if it was okay to begin a and said please go ahead. Great experience and will go back when and if it is needed.

rater8 Verified Patient

Aug-2024

Dr Gooding and his Team are amazing. They are so compassionate and caring. Dr Gooding is a great Dr. He will do everything in his power to help with a patients situation to get them pain free. My situation is very extensive and did not hesitate to know where his limits are and will refer to a surgeon in the group. But that is only after he has exhausted everything he can do. I can't say enough great things about Dr Gooding and his Team. I would definitely recommend him to anyone I come in contact with with chronic spinal pain.

rater8 Verified Patient

Aug-2024

Dania is lovely and thorough. She spent a lot of time with me and explained my situation. She showed me renderings of the back and I have a good understanding of the cause of my pain. Dania invited me to contact her if I experience any problems and she assured me she and the doctor were there for me. Overall my experience with this group has been very positive, supportive and helpful. Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts about the group and its associates.

Patient Submitted Review

Jul-2024

The medical worker who I initially saw before the doctor was very helpful, she asked me a few questions and she answered my questions before Dr Gooding came in the room. When I saw Dr Gooding, he confirmed what the medical worker said, and I felt very comfortable during this appointment. No surprises to this point or any concerns about my options going forward. I think the whole staff who I interacted with was great, friendly and very knowledgeable about their field of expertise.

Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2024

Dr Gooding and staff are amazing. Pain is no joke. He definitely a very compassionate Dr that has his patient's best interest at heart. His entire staff are so very easy to work with. I can't say enough good things about this group. I have always left with all my questions answered in a way I can understand.

rater8 Verified Patient

Jun-2024

Dr. Gooding has been patient and kind and had helped me figure out my pain. Unlike other doctors that I’ve seen, Dr. Gooding takes EVERYTHING into consideration, my entire medical history, everything that is hurting, instead of just hyper focusing on what I came in for that day. He listened to me when I told him what treatments I was uncomfortable with doing again, and found alternatives that would work for me.

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2024

Dr. Gooding is excellent at what he does, I was so unbelievably nervous to have my RFA done on the right side of my Back. Dr. Gooding and his assistant, help make me feel comfortable during the procedure. I would recommend him to anyone that has constant pain in their back. A big thank you To Dr. Gooding and the entire staff at Southeast orthopedics!

Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2024

My first visit to see Dr. Gooding - the ladies checking me in were amazingly nice and helpful. Didn't take long was taken back to see the Doctor - he took the time to review my MRI showing me exactly what my issues were and good advice on how to improve. Know he will be there if I need any follow up.

rater8 Verified Patient

Mar-2024

Although I have rated Dr. Gooding in the past, I felt that I should reiterate just how wonderful he is as well as his Orthopedic group… I have been in bed for almost almost 3 years with orthopedic issues and he has single-handedly changed my life… I am now able to do the things I used to enjoy… Thank you, Dr. Gooding

Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2024

I had my first consultation with Dr. Gooding late Jan. 2024 and my follow up appointment March 2024. Both times I received great service from staff, assistants, and Dr. Gooding. He is friendly, caring, professional, and gets right to the point. He offers great suggestions. His office in Pointe Vedra is very nice and clean. I highly recommend Dr. Gooding to anyone with back issues.

rater8 Verified Patient

Dec-2023

I called his office in an emergency situation. My s1 joint was so pain ful that I literally could not walk. The pain was unbearable. They said come in immediately and someone took me to their office. and they were amazing. He gave me a shot and eventually I walked out by myself. And he called 2 prescriptions. Without them I would have had to get to emergency room where they do not know me and would not have gotten help quickly. Dr Gooding and his staff are just amazingly professional, caring, helps in every way possible. .

Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2023

Simply the best… And I’ve gone to many… listens to your problem, which equals an excellent diagnostician… When all is said and done and you feel like there’s no procedures that can help your pain, he always manages to try something thinking outside the box… It’s amazing when your knees hurt that sometimes it’s not your knees it’s your back… He accommodates my travel, which is unusual and I’ve never experienced that with any other physician I am blessed to have found Dr. Gooding

Patient Submitted Review

Oct-2023

Today is my 4th visit with Dr. Gooding. The front office staff are pleasant and the on-time wait is unheard of. The nursing staff are also friendly and efficient. At the initial meeting with Dr. Gooding, he listened and discussed treatment plan. His staff handled the insurance approval in a timely manner. Once I arrived for treatment, I found Dr. Gooding to be all business and efficient. On follow up appointments I met with his PA, David Blair, PA-C. I was extremely impressed with the amount of information, time allowed for questions and his knowledge of my treatment. Some may find this method of service unusual, but I find to be well organized and efficient. I recommend Dr. Gooding for pain management.

Patient Submitted Review

Sep-2023

Dr. Gooding and his staff have been very professional and patient. We are relatively new to the area and are blessed to find Dr. Gooding and Southeast Orthopedics. It's very convenient to have MRI's, Pain Management, Physical Therapy and Surgeons under one roof. Their great staff really help you manage the medical process during some difficult health concerns. Thank you again Dr. Gooding & staff for helping better my health life. Bob Marsh.

rater8 Verified Patient

Jul-2023

My First visit/meeting with Dr Gooding went extremely well. His professional and personal attention to my needs exceeded my expectations. Working together with his assistant (don’t recall his name or title… sorry) and Dr Gooding put my mind at ease and together we worked out my health options and plan. Looking forward to my next appointment to review how I am doing and continue working together for my continued better living.

Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2023

I arrived early and fortunately then was taken back for x-rays and within minutes I was taken to the exam room where a scribe took my intake information. Then again within minutes Dr. Gooding came in. He and the assistant were pleasant and efficient without being hurried or harried. I've been to this office 4 times for different symptoms and procedures, and I have never had a bad experience. I'm retired from 40 years of doing ER Medicine so I can spot a good practice

Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2023

My visit today was exactly as Dr. Gooding had explained to me previously. Dr. Gooding and his staff were very informative and the procedure was quicker than I imagined. He office was very bright and organized. I will recommend Dr. Gooding to family and friends when needed. Southeast Orthopedic Specialists are always my first and only choice of Ortho physicians for care.

Patient Submitted Review

May-2022

Dr Gooding listened carefully to me, planned with me to alleviate the pain and performed the procedure. It worked perfectly and I don't have pain in my back for the first time in almost 3 years. This procedure should last 6 month to 1 year. He made sure that I understood each step of the procedure, he's a great doctor.

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