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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.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 81 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    September 24, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Professional, but easy going.

    September 24, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Goodenough and his team preformed Like a symphony orchestra. Every member displays knowledge and confidence in what they are doing.

    September 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Goodenough was great very friendly caring person.

    September 17, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very nice and helpful. I felt validated and comforted about my situation

    September 10, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Goodenough was patient, caring , and utilized our time effectively. No nonsense personable and took care of business.

    July 30, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I really enjoyed Dr.Goodenough he explained my treat in Laban terms easy to understand.

    July 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr.Goodenough saved my arm. I was life flighted from Idaho and was brought into his care. Because of him I fought a mass infection and he saved my arm. Him and his team are life changing individuals to say the least. Thank you isn't even enough to say. He's a renowned surgeon and professional he truly cares and serves his patients with his whole heart.

    July 24, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He explained what will take place then he said members of his care team will help as I prepare for surgery

    July 17, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional and caring.

  • 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)