Nitin Goyal, MD
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Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Orthopedic Surgeon -
Office Locations
963 129th Infantry Dr.
Joliet, IL 6043555 Shuman Blvd.,
Suite 700
Naperville, IL 60563Surgical Locations998 129th Infantry Drive
Joliet, IL 60435
- Arthritis treatment and reconstruction of the hand, wrist, and elbow
- Arthroscopic treatment of the wrist and elbow
- Fracture fixation and reconstruction of the hand, wrist, and elbow
- Nerve compression release, nerve repair and reconstruction
- Tendon repair and reconstruction in the hand, wrist, and elbow
- Distal biceps repair and reconstruction
- Elbow arthritis
- Return to activity following distal radius fracture fixation
- Wrist arthritis salvage procedures
Dr. Nitin Goyal is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of the hand and upper extremity. He believes in empowering patients through education to make thoughtful treatment decisions that optimize the return to daily activities, hobbies, and work. Treatment options typically include observation, occupational therapy, bracing, injections, or surgery. Dr. Goyal’s goal is to work with patients to select the least invasive option that provides the most reliable outcomes.
Originally from Naperville, Dr. Goyal graduated with honors (Summa Cum Laude) in Economics from Northwestern University, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. He received his medical degree with honors (Cum Laude) from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Goyal completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center, where he received the Surgical Specialty Intern of the Year Award and was selected to attend the AOA Resident Leadership Forum. He then completed his hand and upper extremity fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Goyal strongly believes in contributing to the field of orthopedics. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, presented his research at several national and international meetings, and was given the Chief Resident Award for the Best Research Presentation while in residency at Rush University. Dr. Goyal feels humbled to serve the Chicagoland community that raised him and is committed to taking care of his patients with sincerity and integrity.
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Registered Nurse, Maureen Casey
Shares Her Story after Wrist Surgery -
Erin Brais Shares Her
Story after Hand Surgery
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Patient StoriesBack in the saddle after wrist surgeryWhile practicing a jump with her horse Butterscotch, Donna Marsh fell off after completing a clean jump, landing directly on her wrists.
- Undergraduate Degree
Northwestern University, Evanston IL - Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago IL - Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago IL - Fellowship
Hand and Upper Extremity, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh PA
The use of tranexamic acid in open elbow release surgery.
Goyal N, Wilson DJ, Wysocki RW, Fernandez JJ, Cohen MS.
Shoulder Elbow. 2022 Apr;14(2):189-193. doi: 10.1177/1758573220976055. Epub 2020 Dec 6.
PMID: 35265185 Free PMC article.
Anatomic Restoration of the Biceps Brachii Insertion Through a Single Anterior Incision.
Goyal N, Wilson DJ, Wysocki RW, Cohen MS, Fernandez JJ.
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2020 Dec;24(4):159-165. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000289.
PMID: 32349097
Restoration of peak strength and endurance following distal biceps reconstruction with allograft for chronic ruptures.
Goyal N, Wilson DJ, Salzano MB, Fernandez JJ, Cohen MS, Wysocki RW.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Apr;29(4):853-858. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.12.016.
PMID: 32197770
Index Finger Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis With a Dorsal Locking Plate.
Goyal N, Wilson DJ, Salzano MB, Wysocki RW, Cohen MS, Fernandez JJ.
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2020 Mar;24(1):47-52. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000270.
PMID: 31693572
Saline Load Test for Detecting Traumatic Arthrotomy in the Wrist.
Goyal N, Bohl DD, Frank RM, Slikker W 3rd, Fernandez JJ, Cohen MS, Wysocki RW.
J Wrist Surg. 2019 Jun;8(3):221-225. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1683365. Epub 2019 Mar 8.
PMID: 31192044 Free PMC article.
Cerclage Fusion Technique for 4-Corner Arthrodesis.
Goyal N, Bohl DD, Fernandez JJ.
J Hand Surg Am. 2019 Aug;44(8):703.e1-703.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.02.016. Epub 2019 Mar 27.
PMID: 30928022 Review.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)