Care Philosophy

I aim to serve the community with patient-centered care, emphasizing respect, compassion and straightforward patient education.

Education & Professional Highlights

Dr. Goss completed a three-year surgical residency program at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. This provided extensive training in forefoot and rearfoot/ankle reconstruction, trauma surgery, arthroscopy, and diabetic limb salvage techniques. Additionally, Dr. Goss has authored and co-authored publications on various topics in foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Goss was raised in southeast Michigan and graduated from Hillsdale College, in Hillsdale, Michigan, with a B.S. in Biology. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Outside of work, Dr. Goss enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and playing and recording various styles of music.

  • Bachelor of Science Biology – Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA
  • Medical Degree – Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, IA
  • Podiatric Medicine and Surgery /Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery Residency – Regions Hospital/Health Partners Institute for Education and Research in St. Paul, MN
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Foot Surgery

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publication
Boffeli TJ, Goss MS. “Distal Syme Hallux Amputation for Tip of Toe Wounds and Gangrene
Complicated by Osteomyelitis of the Distal Phalanx: Surgical Technique and Outcome in Consecutive
Cases.” Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, December 2017.

Cited Textbook Chapter
Boffeli TJ, Goss MS. Stepwise Approach to Diabetic Partial Foot Amputations. In Zgonis, T. (ed):
Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia, PA. Wolters Kluwer
/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2017.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
Goss MS. ACFAS Scientific Literature Review: “Blood Glucose Levels Following Intra-Articular Steroid Injections in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review.” November 2016.

Goss MS. “Antibiotic-Induced Cutaneous Vasculitis Following Partial Foot Amputation.” Minnesota
Podiatric Physician. July 2017.

Goss MS. “Fillet of Second Toe Flap for Plantar Forefoot Ulceration.” Minnesota Podiatric Physician.
October 2017.

Goss MS, Boffeli TB, Abben KW. “Prophylactic Locking Plate Fixation for Medial Malleolar Bone Cyst With Total Ankle Replacement: A Case Report.” Minnesota Podiatric Physician. January 2018.

Scientific Posters at National Meetings
Boffeli TJ, Goss MS
“Distal Symes Hallux Amputation for Tip of Toe or Nail Bed Wounds of the First Toe Complicated by
Osteomyelitis of the Distal Phalanx”
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 74th Annual Scientific Conference
Austin, TX
February 10-14, 2016

Boffeli TJ, Goss MS
“Isolated Foot Delta Frame Construct for External Fixation of Midfoot and Rearfoot Fracture-
Dislocation Injuries”
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 75th Annual Scientific Conference
Las Vegas, NV
February 27-March 2, 2017

Boffeli TJ, Goss MS
“Two-Screw Fixation Construct for Subtalar Joint Fusion Revisited: A Retrospective Review”
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 76th Annual Scientific Conference
Nashville, TN
March 22-25, 2018

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