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Matthew L. Goodwin
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Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Salt Lake City
  • Matthew Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Goodwin received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and Master’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. During his training, he completed a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

    Dr. Goodwin’s clinical interests include: Adult cardiac surgery including multiple arterial coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, aortic procedures, arrhythmia surgery, acute and chronic/durable mechanical circulatory support, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Cardiovascular Critical Care, and minimally invasive, robotic heart surgery.

    Dr. Goodwin’s research interests include: Vascular tone and endothelial remodeling in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease in advanced heart failure, and mechanical circulatory support in decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 70 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    June 23, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Goodwin is very good and would give him 5 out of 5 recomandation

    June 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable, courteous.

    June 04, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Great job , not a worry in the world about my choice

    May 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I would recommend him to anyone

    April 26, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Goodwin caring and thoughtful demeanor were evident throughout my stay. When I decided I needed to get back home not waiting for the two weeks followup he managed to fit me into his clinic schedule and fully test and evaluate my condition. Seeing the way he works with his staff and fellows I have to believe he is an excellent teacher. My experience though difficult was less painful than expected, I'm off even tylenol, and am sure that is due to his skill level.

    April 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    This provider is one of the best! He goes the extra mile and then some, is kind and compassionate, functions on a human level, and treats you with respect and answers any question. His expertise is commendable. I am deeply grateful that he was my surgeon! I am also grateful to all his peers who assisted him. My husband noted they worked together like a well oiled machine and were right on top of everything. Thank you all so much!!

    April 04, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I felt my best interests were always upper most to Dr Goodwin.

    March 22, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    The thing that impressed me most, was Dr. Goodwin's desire to spend as much time as I required to discuss my treatment before and after the procedure.

    February 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Great Guy! Very Caring! And personable! Very thankful for Him!

  • Matthew Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Goodwin received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and Master’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. During his training, he completed a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

    Dr. Goodwin’s clinical interests include: Adult cardiac surgery including multiple arterial coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, aortic procedures, arrhythmia surgery, acute and chronic/durable mechanical circulatory support, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Cardiovascular Critical Care, and minimally invasive, robotic heart surgery.

    Dr. Goodwin’s research interests include: Vascular tone and endothelial remodeling in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease in advanced heart failure, and mechanical circulatory support in decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    Education history

    Residency Thoracic Surgery - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Resident
    Residency Surgery - University of Toledo Administrative Chief Resident
    Fellowship Surgical Critical Care Medicine - Henry Ford Hospital Fellow
    Residency Surgery - University of Toledo Resident
    Internship Surgery - University of Toledo Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Biology - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis M.S.
    Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Business, Area Certificate: History and Philosophy of Science - Indiana University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Hanff TC, Browne A, Dickey J, Gaines H, Harhay MO, Goodwin M, Selzman CH, Fang JC, Drakos SG, Stehlik J (2022). Heart waitlist survival in adults with an intra-aortic balloon pump relative to other Status 2, Status 1, and inotrope Status 3 patients. J Heart Lung Transplant, 42(3), 368-376. (Read full article)
    2. Browne A, Gaines H, Alharethi R, Goodwin M, Selzman CH, Fang JC, Drakos SG, Stehlik J, Hanff TC (2022). Interrupted Time Series Analysis of Donor Heart Use Before and After the 2018 UNOS Heart Allocation Policy Change. J Card Fail, 29(2), 220-224. (Read full article)
    3. Ciullo AL, Wall N, Taleb I, Koliopoulou A, Stoddard K, Drakos SG, Welt FG, Goodwin M, Van Dyk N, Kagawa H, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Tonna JE (2022). Effect of Portable, In-Hospital Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on Clinical Outcomes. J Clin Med, 11(22). (Read full article)
    4. Wilson TW, Horns JJ, Sharma V, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Pereira SJ, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Glotzbach JP (2022). Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy SAVR in the Era of TAVR: An Institutional Review. J Clin Med, 11(3). (Read full article)
    5. Goodwin ML, Roberts S, Lampert BC, Whitson BA (2020). Temporary extracorporeal left ventricular support with transapical ProtekDuo cannula. JTCVS Tech, 5, 76-79. (Read full article)
    6. Goodwin ML, Bobba CM, Mokadam NA, Whitson BA, Essandoh M, Hasan A, Ganapathi AM (2020). Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices and the Aortic Valve: Interactions, Issues, and Surgical Therapy. Curr Heart Fail Rep, 17(4), 97-105. (Read full article)
    7. Schwann TA, Ramia PS, Engoren MC, Bonnell MR, Goodwin M, Monroe I, Habib RH (2017). Evidence and temporality of the obesity paradox in coronary bypass surgery: an analysis of cause-specific mortality. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 54(5), 896-903. (Read full article)
    8. Schwann TA, Al-Shaar L, Engoren MC, Bonnell MR, Goodwin M, Schwann AN, Habib RH (2017). Effect of new-onset atrial fibrillation on cause-specific late mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 54(2), 294-301. (Read full article)
    9. Goodwin M, Nemeh HW, Borgi J, Paone G, Morgan JA (2017). Resolution of Mitral Regurgitation With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support. Ann Thorac Surg, 104(3), 811-818. (Read full article)
    10. Parsikia A, Goodwin M, Wells Z, Gauthier Z, Bascom M, Suh M, Meloro B, Ortiz J, Joshi ART (2016). Prognostic indicators for early mortality after tracheostomy in the intensive care unit. J Surg Res, 206(1), 235-241. (Read full article)
    11. Goodwin M, Ito K, Gupta AH, Rivers EP (2016). Protocolized care for early shock resuscitation. Curr Opin Crit Care, 22(5), 416-23. (Read full article)
    12. Brenes RA, Bear M, Jadlowiec C, Goodwin M, Hashim P, Protack CD, Ziegler KR, Li X, Model LS, Lv W, Collins MJ, Dardik A (2012). Cell-based interventions for therapeutic angiogenesis: review of potential cell sources. Vascular, 20(6), 360-8. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Roberts SH, Goodwin ML, Bobba CM, Al-Qudsi O, Satyapriya SV, Tripathi RS, Papadimos TJ, Whitson BA (2021). Continuous renal replacement therapy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: implications in the COVID-19 era. [Review]. Perfusion, 38(1), 18-27. (Read full article)
    2. Goodwin, ML, Nishimura JM, DSouza, DM (2021). Atypical and typical manifestations of the hiatal hernia. [Review]. Ann Laparosc Endosc Surg, 6.
    3. Nishimura J, Goodwin M, Kneuertz P, Moffatt-Bruce S, Merritt RE, DSouza DM (2020). Review: Robotic Lobectomy Costs and Quality of Life. [Review]. Mini-invasive Surgery, 4(11).

    Book Chapter

    1. Goodwin M, Lee P, Mokadam N (2020). Implantable Continuous-Flow Blood Pump Technology and Features. In Karimov JH., Fukamachi K, Starling RC (Eds.), Mechanical Support for Heart Failure: Current Solutions and New Technologies. Springer International Publishing.

    Editorial

    1. DiChiacchio L, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Selzman CH (2022). Commentary: Trainee or trainer? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 166(3), 902-903. (Read full article)
    2. Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Selzman CH (2021). The good, the bad, the ugly: Optimal left ventricular assist device duration in bridge to transplantation. JTCVS Open, 8, 116-120. (Read full article)
    3. Goodwin ML, Selzman CH (2020). Take a load off: Unloading and reperfusion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 161(6), 2046-2050. (Read full article)
    4. Goodwin ML, Mokadam NA (2019). Total Artificial Heart Implantation: How I Teach It. Ann Thorac Surg, 108(5), 1271-1276. (Read full article)