Christopher Goodenough
( out of 81 reviews )

Christopher Goodenough, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Salt Lake City
801-581-7719

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

University of Utah Hospital

Plastic Surgery, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-7719

  • Christopher Goodenough, MD, MPH is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the University of Utah specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He completed his surgical training at the University of Texas - Houston, which included significant experience with complex traumatic and oncologic reconstructions. He completed his hand fellowship at The Buncke Clinic in San Francisco, where he participated in cutting-edge microvascular and nerve reconstruction techniques.

    In his free time, Dr. Goodenough enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and skiing.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 81 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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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 28, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He is very understanding and explains everything to where you understand what is going to happen.

    February 27, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr goodenough is a skilled wonderful doctor and I would send any one that needed this service to him . All the other doctors that helped during the needs needed were wonderful as well

    February 24, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Not getting clear answers to questions

    January 31, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Goodenough's a great doctor but have some concerns about continuing repeated procedures to resolve the issue

    December 30, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I wasn¿t impressed with sense of urgency or caring

    December 04, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I highly recommend Dr. Goodenough for reconstruction surgery. It's been a long two year journey since I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. I'm grateful for the surgical team that has helped reconstruct the breasts that cancer took from me. I love the results and feeling somewhat whole again.

    December 02, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very fine doctor who related extremely well with the patient throughout the orocedure

    November 01, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goodenough isn't just good enough. He is the perfect doctor! I have seen many doctors in my life and he is as professional as they come. Also, he goes way beyond when it comes to bedside manners. I was in your Burn Unit up at the University of Utah hospital for 32 days. And the first time he came in to greet me, he sat down beside me and answered all my questions and, explained everything in full detail about the 12 hour surgery. He also explained everything I should expect with my arm after the surgery. And after 2 & 1/2 hours of conversation he politely left. I had no idea he was the actual Plastic Surgeon that was going to be working on me. Anyways.. As far as I'm concerned, he is a perfect 10, and i would recommend him to anyone. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me... Sincerely, Isaac Brotherson

    October 25, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Great surgeon! He did an awesome job on my very damaged hand!

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  • Christopher Goodenough, MD, MPH is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the University of Utah specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He completed his surgical training at the University of Texas - Houston, which included significant experience with complex traumatic and oncologic reconstructions. He completed his hand fellowship at The Buncke Clinic in San Francisco, where he participated in cutting-edge microvascular and nerve reconstruction techniques.

    In his free time, Dr. Goodenough enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and skiing.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Hand Surgery - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine/Buncke Clinic Fellow
    Plastic Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School Resident
    Residency Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School Resident
    Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School Intern
    Graduate Training Public Health and Tropical Medicine - Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine M.P.H.
    Medicine - Tulane University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Concentration: Medicine and the Politics of Poverty - New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Goodenough CJ, Anderson KT, Cepeda A Jr, Smith KE, Hanfland RA, Wadhwa N, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR (2020). Impact of Cardiac Risk Factors in the Postsurgical Outcomes of Patients With Cleft Lip. J Craniofac Surg, 32(3), 944-946. (Read full article)
    2. Goodenough CJ, Moffitt JK, Wainwright DJ, Cantor AD, Nguyen PD, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR (2020). Cervical Spine Injuries in Pediatric Maxillofacial Trauma: An Under-Recognized Problem. J Craniofac Surg, 31(3), 775-777. (Read full article)
    3. Goodenough CJ, Anderson KT, Smith KE, Hanfland RA, Wadhwa N, Teichgraeber JF, Greives MR (2018). Impact of Cardiac Risk Factors in the Postsurgical Outcomes of Patients With Cleft Palate: Analysis of the 2012-2014 NSQIP Database. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 56(5), 595-600. (Read full article)
    4. Goodenough CJ, Cobb TA, Holcomb JB (2018). Use of REBOA to stabilize in-hospital iatrogenic intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open, 3(1), e000165. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Goodenough CJ, Slovacek CA, Greives MR (2020). Paint It Blue: Methylene Blue in Burn Care. [Review]. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 8(10), e3079. (Read full article)
    2. Holihan JL, Hannon C, Goodenough C, Flores-Gonzalez JR, Itani KM, Olavarria O, Mo J, Ko TC, Kao LS, Liang MK (2017). Ventral Hernia Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. [Review]. Surg Infect (Larchmt), 18(6), 647-658. (Read full article)
    3. Holihan JL, Alawadi ZM, Harris JW, Harvin J, Shah SK, Goodenough CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK, Roth JS, Walker PA, Ko TC (2016). Ventral hernia: Patient selection, treatment, and management. [Review]. Curr Probl Surg, 53(7), 307-54. (Read full article)
    4. Holihan JL, Alawadi ZM, Harris JW, Harvin J, Shah SK, Goodenough CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK, Roth JS, Walker PA, Ko TC (2016). Ventral hernia: Patient selection, treatment, and management. [Review]. Curr Probl Surg, 53(7), 307-54. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Goodenough CJ, Afifi RO, Prakash SK, Buja LM, Lamaris GA (2020). Ulnar Artery Aneurysm as a Late Sequela of Marfan Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am, 45(11), 1090.e1-1090.e5. (Read full article)
    2. Ehmann MR, Goodenough CJ, Lotterman CD, Warrier RP (2012). Concurrent JAK2(V617F) mutation and MTHFR(C677T) homozygosity in an adolescent with polycythemia vera: case report and discussion. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 52(7), 671-4. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Goodenough CJ, Liang MK, Kao LS (2015). Developing Useful Multivariable Models: In Reply to Xue and colleagues. [Letter to the editor]. J Am Coll Surg, 222(1), 102-3. (Read full article)

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