About
John Goddard, MD earned both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from the University of Virginia. He completed his residency in family medicine at Riverside Family Practice in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Goddard then served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 2000 to 2004, practicing family medicine at Barksdale Air Force Base and serving as flight surgeon for the 96th Bomb Squadron, the Red Devils. He continued his military service as a flight medicine physician in the Air Force Reserve.
Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Goddard brings more than two decades of experience spanning family medicine, occupational medicine, aviation medicine, allergy immunotherapy, DOT medical examinations, and expeditionary medical support. He holds a core belief that good medicine begins with a strong relationship between a patient and their doctor. A native Virginian with generational roots in the Commonwealth, Dr. Goddard has followed the direct care movement for more than two decades. Outside medicine, he is active in the performing arts and choral music and has a deep interest in Virginia history, particularly the preservation of historic battlefields and the study of the Battle of Eltham's Landing in New Kent County.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Riverside Family Practice, Newport News
Additional Training
Active duty USAF 2000–2004; flight surgeon for the 96th Bomb Squadron; Air Force Reserve flight medicine physician; experience in occupational medicine, aviation medicine, allergy immunotherapy, DOT medical examinations, expeditionary medical support
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Goddard right for?
Dr. Goddard is an excellent fit for adults seeking a preventive-focused family physician with broad clinical depth. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or chronic conditions benefit from his relationship-driven approach. Those with occupational health needs, DOT examination requirements, or aviation medicine questions find his specialized background directly relevant. He works particularly well with patients who want a doctor focused on keeping them healthy rather than simply treating illness after it occurs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Goddard holds board certification in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Riverside Family Practice in Newport News, Virginia.
Dr. Goddard served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 2000 to 2004. He practiced family medicine at Barksdale Air Force Base and served as flight surgeon for the 96th Bomb Squadron. He continued afterward as a flight medicine physician in the Air Force Reserve.
Yes. Dr. Goddard's career has included aviation medicine and DOT medical examinations, along with occupational medicine and expeditionary medical support. Patients who need these specialized services can access them through New Kent Direct Care.
Dr. Goddard focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, diabetes, and hypertension. He emphasizes keeping patients healthy before illness progresses. His background also covers occupational medicine and allergy immunotherapy.
Dr. Goddard believes good medicine begins with a strong relationship between a patient and their doctor. He focuses on prevention rather than reacting to illness after it occurs. He describes joining New Kent Direct Care as a return to what originally drew him to medicine.
Dr. Goddard has more than two decades of experience across family medicine, occupational medicine, urgent care, and aviation medicine. His career spans community-based practice, military service, and now direct primary care at New Kent Direct Care.
Yes. Dr. Goddard has deep experience managing chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension. His preventive focus means he works with patients to manage these conditions proactively rather than reactively.
Dr. Goddard sees patients ages 13 and up. He works well with adults managing chronic disease, patients needing occupational or aviation medicine evaluations, and anyone seeking a family physician with a strong preventive focus and genuine continuity of care.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026