Christopher Goodenough
( out of 160 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 Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 160 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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    March 20, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous

    December 26, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goodenough is truly a remarkable surgeon his care goes beyond the operation. He truly has set me up for success after a life changing accident. Thank you for everything! There's no worlds that describe your work and your amazing ability. You lead an amazing team and wherever you are or whatever you're facing you'd be missing out if you didn't schedule with Dr. Goodenough! Thank you again!!

    November 26, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goodenough is kind and very knowledgeable. Includes the patient in the conversation. Very concerned.

    November 03, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very professional and great personality

    October 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Good enough is a very kind, warm and professional doctor. I feel very lucky to have had him as my surgeon. Thank you

    October 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goodenough was clear and helpful in what was going on with my hand and the options to fix it. He laid out the options and explained the pros and cons of each option and took the time to ensure I understood the risks and rewards. I did not feel rushed or brushed off and could tell he wanted to help anyway he could. I would highly recommend Dr. Goodenough.

    October 20, 2024
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Excelente Doctor

    October 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He really cares about me

    October 08, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Professional, personable, extremely competent. I could tell I was in good hands! ,

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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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Hand Surgery - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine/Buncke Clinic Fellow
    Residency 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
    Internship 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.
    Professional Medical 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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