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Nicholas R. Goucher

Nicholas R. Goucher, MD

Orthopedic SurgeryFoot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

Sees Existing Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-1
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 13-18
  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • McKay Dee Hospital

About Nicholas R. Goucher

About The Provider

Nicholas Goucher, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in orthopedic diseases of the foot and ankle including at Intermountain Health’s McKay-Dee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic in Ogden, Utah. He supports patients in Ogden, Riverdale, South Ogden, North Ogden, Roy, and surrounding communities, treating fractures, tendon injuries, ligament tears, arthritis, alignment abnormalities such as flat foot, hammertoes and bunions, cartilage injuries of the knee with arthroscopy, complex foot and ankle reconstruction, and more.

Dr. Goucher received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, OH. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas. Dr. Goucher went on to complete a fellowship at Idaho Foot & Ankle in Boise, ID.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Goucher enjoys white-water kayaking and rafting, mountain biking, golfing and hiking.

Conditions Treated: 

  • Fractures
  • Tendon injuries
  • Ligament tears
  • Arthritis
  • Alignment abnormalities such as flat foot
  • Hammertoes
  • Bunions

Procedures Performed: 

  • Cartilage injuries of the knee with arthroscopy
  • Complex foot and ankle reconstruction

Locations

  1. McKay Dee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
    • phone: 801-387-7678
    • fax: 801-387-8538

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2006
  • Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, Orthopedic Surgery, 2005
  • Internship: University of Texas Medical Branch, Surgery (General Surgery), 2001
  • Medical School: Medical University Of Ohio, 2000

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

365 ratings, 41 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    He really took the time to review my MRI with me in detail, and explained all my options for me. He has a wonderful demeanor and soothing voice that put me at ease quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Honest and always to the point with all options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Dr Goucher spent a lot of time showing me my MRI scan and explaining what we were looking at. He even found a tare in a tendon that was not noted by the radiologist on the report.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    It helped

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    He and his staff were extremely prompt and knowledgeable about my injury.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Great Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Dr Goucher gave me hope when I had given up on hiking and some outdoor activities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Dr. Goucher has tried everything to help my foot heal! And he continues to try and get it right.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    I would recommend it to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr Goucher is engaged in the process. He

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    He listened to my concerns and treated them in the way I wanted. Plus, he’s fun!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    He was verry easy to talk to and did give us a reason to trust his information about the healing process of my ankle.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Explained procedure well. Recommended by several friends

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr, Nicholas Goucher did not let my husband and me wait a long time before he met with us. He was very professional and was pleased with my progress (fractured ankle bone) healing.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I haven't seen dr Goucher since the procedure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    He is very skilled, and indeed a specialist of the first degree.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr. Goucher is caring, knowledgeable and skilled

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Ever since I first met Dr. Goucher I have had. He's a great doctor and very professional. He did awesome with my surgeries. Had nothing negative to say about him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    He knows my history on my foot and listens, and helps me when I need it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    He was very nice and was truthful and honest about the surgery

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Very rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    He is very close to a miracle worker! Very professional and very caring! I'm convinced the he operated on me as if was one of his children. Thank Dr. Goucher

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    I have trust in his care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I think he’s great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    He was very clear to me in pre op about what was going to happen and what needed to be done.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    I needed to know more about the procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    informative, helpful, and fun.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    He is a straight forward no nonsense surgeon! I very much appreciate him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Honest and upfront about the procedure. And he always cares at check ups.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    I like the Dr just need more follow through.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Overall it was a good experience, as far as fixing my broken foot. I hope it is my only visit there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr. Goucher took the time to listen and answers all questions I had. With my diagnosis, he was able to explain the prognosis and what was needed to heal properly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    His treatment did not work, not his fault though. He has treated me for years and is very attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2025

    The issue that stands out is that he didn’t get upset when I didn’t choose surgery right away. In my experience that’s very rare for surgeons.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Wonderful doctor, and great staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Great surgeon. He’s been there for me many times.