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Dr. Heather Gotha, MD

Dr. Heather Gotha, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Gotha, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Springfield, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Cornell University in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 94 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (94 reviews)

Practice

300 Birnie Ave Ste 201 Springfield, MA 01107

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gotha

4.7
94 ratings, 78 with a written review
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5 Stars!
My appointment was so quick and easy. I needed to get Xrays and be seen by Dr. Gotha. The entire process was less than 90 minutes.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2025
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Heather Gotha
Heather is a very thorough doctor she explained everything about my up coming surgery..It was much needed as I am very nerve about it
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2025
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The best foot and ankle surgeon in Western Massach
Highly trained, highly skilled, highly approachable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Feb 18, 2025
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Amazinnggggg
Dr. Gotha is amazing took the time to explain everything didn’t beat around the bush explained everything amazingly!!! We had to book a surgery but also trying less invasive things in the mean time as well !!! I would recommend her to anyone !!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tyler A – Feb 15, 2025
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Answered all my questions. Easy to talk to. Never felt rushed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 11, 2025
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Excellent
Dr Gotha is always professional and thoughtful in her dealings with me. She did an amazing job of putting the parts of my heal bone back together.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2025
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fantastic doctor
Dr. Gotha always takes the time to answer questions and explain everything clearly. She's a super doctor and I would highly recommend her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheila W. – Nov 26, 2024
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Great Surgeon
Dr Gotha is a skilled surgeon who actively listens to her patients. She repaired my broken right ankle perfectly, and is giving me options re: a torn ligament in my left ankle. I give her my very highest recommendation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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Dr Gotha was educational, supportive, and reassuring regarding my condition.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John Wojcik – Oct 25, 2024
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Total Ankle Replacement Follow-up
I felt complete confidence in Dr Gotha and was impressed with every aspect of the surgery from the follow-up visits (like today's) to the constant diagnosis (x-rays). They even got me in early!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2024
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Plantar Fascitis consult
Dr Gotha was very approachable, honest, helpful and answered all my questions regarding possible courses of treatment. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alvin R. – Sep 18, 2024
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Outstanding Surgeon in Western Massachusetts
Brilliant Doctor and surgeon with excellent communications skills.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jack Luttrell – Sep 11, 2024
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Excellent surgeon
Personable, knowledgeable, wanted to get my athlete back on her feet asap.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 10, 2024
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Mavis P visit
Very organized, clean and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 05, 2024
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Great 1st visit after no progress with other docs
My frustrating and discouraging foot pain problem is not solved yet, but after many fruitless podiatric appointments, and rather dismissive sessions with two other orthopedists (“You have a sore foot” and “Have you considered acupuncture?”), Dr Gotha was a breath of fresh air. She constructively engaged with the existing evidence, speculated about what unobvious physical factor might be responsible, and ordered a new test, all the while giving me new hope.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 04, 2024
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Dr. Gotha is an Excellent, Caring MD.
I have had 2 appointments with Dr. Gotha. for ankle pain. She far exceeded my expectations. She is very professional, and thorough, easy to communicate with, and keenly listens to her patients. She ordered appropriate X-rays and follow upcoming MRI.I did not feel rushed either time despite her busy practice, and she was on time.All questions and concerns were addressed. All staff were also great.My Trust with this MD is 100%.Thank you Dr. Gotha.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carol Killay – Mar 12, 2024
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Evaluate for possible surgery for bunionectomy.
Friendly , very knowledgeable. Showing my X-rays, explained the best surgical procedure for me.Postop plan and potential outcome.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea LeBeau – Feb 28, 2024
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Great doctor.
I was a patient of Dr. Gotha for a couple years. She and her team were like family to me. Highly recommend not only for her excellent work but also for her wonderful personality.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Placzek – Feb 19, 2024
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Waste of time
Long waiting time.Did not help me with my problem.Walked out of her office with the same pain I walked into the office with ,no help of stopping my pain.I feel it was the waste of my time seeing her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 13, 2024
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Dr. Gotha
Dr. Gotha is thorough in her examination and explanation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Eileen Carrillo – Jan 20, 2024
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Dr. Heather Gotha, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Springfield, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Cornell University in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Cornell University

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

New England Orthopedic Surgeons300 Birnie Ave Ste 201 Springfield, MA 01107
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Practice

New England Orthopedic Surgeons265 Benton Dr East Longmeadow, MA 01028
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Baystate Orthopedic Surgery Center50 Wason Ave Fl 2 Springfield, MA 01107
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Baystate Medical Center759 Chestnut St Springfield, MA 01199
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baystate Noble Hospital

    115 W Silver St
    Westfield, MA 01085

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St
    Springfield, MA 01199
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baystate Franklin Medical Center

    164 High St
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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