Specialties
- Vascular Anomalies
- Facial Nerve Disorders
- Wound Healing
- Trunk & Extremity Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery, Hand Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Hand
- Flap Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Frostbite
- Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgery
- Congenital Hand
- Pediatric Hand
- Hand Surgery
Board Certification
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American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)
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Patient Rating
Patients describe Dr. Goodenough as highly skilled and knowledgeable, with strong surgical expertise and positive clinical outcomes. Reviewers consistently note his compassionate, attentive bedside manner and that he takes time to listen and explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly. Many also praise the responsiveness and professionalism of his care team, leaving them feeling understood and confident in their care.
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Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Concentration: Medicine and the Politics of Poverty - New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study | B.A. |
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| 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. |
| Internship | Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School | Intern |
| Residency | Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School | Resident |
| Residency | Plastic Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School | Resident |
| Fellowship | Hand Surgery - University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine/Buncke Clinic | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Goodenough CJ, Anderson KT, Cepeda A Jr, Smith KE, Hanfland RA, Wadhwa N, Teichgraeber JF, Greives M (2021). Impact of Cardiac Risk Factors in the Postsurgical Outcomes of Patients With Cleft Lip. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 32(3), 944-946.
- Goodenough CJ, Moffitt JK, Wainwright DJ, Cantor AD, Nguyen PD, Teichgraeber JF, Greives M (2020). Cervical Spine Injuries in Pediatric Maxillofacial Trauma: An Under-Recognized Problem. The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 31(3), 775-777.
- Goodenough CJ, Anderson KT, Smith KE, Hanfland RA, Wadhwa N, Teichgraeber JF, Greives M (2019). Impact of Cardiac Risk Factors in the Postsurgical Outcomes of Patients With Cleft Palate: Analysis of the 2012-2014 NSQIP Database. The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal, 56(5), 595-600.
- Goodenough CJ, Cobb TA, Holcomb J (2018). Use of REBOA to stabilize in-hospital iatrogenic intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Trauma surgery & acute care open, 3(1), e000165.
Review
- Goodenough CJ, Slovacek CA, Greives M (2020). Paint It Blue: Methylene Blue in Burn Care. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(10), e3079.
- Holihan JL, Hannon C, Goodenough C, Flores-Gonzalez JR, Itani KM, Olavarria O, Mo J, Ko TC, Kao LS, Liang M (2017). Ventral Hernia Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Surgical infections, 18(6), 647-658.
- Holihan JL, Alawadi ZM, Harris JW, Harvin J, Shah SK, Goodenough CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK, Roth JS, Walker PA, Ko T (2016). Ventral hernia: Patient selection, treatment, and management. Current problems in surgery, 53(7), 307-54.
- Holihan JL, Alawadi ZM, Harris JW, Harvin J, Shah SK, Goodenough CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK, Roth JS, Walker PA, Ko T (2016). Ventral hernia: Patient selection, treatment, and management. Current problems in surgery, 53(7), 307-54.
Case Report
- Goodenough CJ, Afifi RO, Prakash SK, Buja LM, Lamaris G (2020). Ulnar Artery Aneurysm as a Late Sequela of Marfan Syndrome. The Journal of hand surgery, 45(11), 1090.e1-1090.e5.
- Ehmann MR, Goodenough CJ, Lotterman CD, Warrier R (2013). Concurrent JAK2(V617F) mutation and MTHFR(C677T) homozygosity in an adolescent with polycythemia vera: case report and discussion. Clinical pediatrics, 52(7), 671-4.
Letter
- Goodenough CJ, Liang MK, Kao L (2016). Developing Useful Multivariable Models: In Reply to Xue and colleagues. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 222(1), 102-3.
He is such a caring Doctor. His whole staff treat me so good. Usually I'm nervous but they put me at ease.
Awesome interaction each time very informative to answer all questions or concerns great staff also
Dr goodenough is a very nice person and cares about you. He takes time with you. Glad I was sent to him
GOOD LISTENER, EXPLAINED OPTIONS AND OFFERED ALTERNATIVES.
Lives up to his name
Look forward to seeing him again.
Dr. Goodenough was very patient and explained all details of care plan in an understandable way. Great visit.
Dr goodenough is very concerned about my needs. Explained everything so I understood
He was really good with me & helped me to heal good.
Very good through the entire process
Caring, a great communicator.
Very nice and humble person
Excellent doctor. Competent, friendly and caring.
Very Confident
Dr. Goodenough is friendly, competent, and very easy to talk to. He takes the time to listen and makes you feel important and respected as a patient. He is easy to like.
He has been wonderful with helping me with my arm.
He is a very capable and kind doctor, and he is obviously keeping up on the newest trends in medicine. He also gave me options, and helped me pick the best option for me at this time.
Kindness and extreme skill combined in this exceptional man. I cannot recommend him and his team enough.
My initial visit with Dr. Goodenough went well. He listened carefully to my issue, and concerns. The doctor suggested solutions to my problem. I'm looking forward to working with him to resolve my issue.
He made me feel confident in what he was doing.
He was very kind and explained things very well. Took time to explain and listen. Did a great job with great follow up.
Caring and thoughtful. Treats you with respect. Includes you in on all decisions. Does Amazing work!
He's very helpful and understanding
If you want a very talented hand surgeon who has a great bedside manner, Dr Goodenough is the best!
Excellent doctor, professional and knowledgeable.
He treated me very well. Thank you 100000. [TRANSLATED]
Excellent doctor, knowledgeable and professional.
Professional and responsive to needs.
Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly doctor. He conducted a thorough evaluation of my carpel tunnel condition and recommended the appropriate surgery and care. Highly recommended.
Very thorough with a kind and attentive bedside manner. Confident, thoughtful, kind. Explained the problem and diagnosis as well and gave me options for treatment. Very impressed overall.
Dr. G I is a pleasure to work with. He is competent, responsive to patient needs and positive.
He laid out all of the options and listened to what I was wanting or thinking about. Overall I am healing and getting back to life.
Christopher was very professional. He was very kind. He greeted me. He explained things very well and I was just very impressed.
Very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous
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!!
Dr. Goodenough is kind and very knowledgeable. Includes the patient in the conversation. Very concerned.
Very professional and great personality
Dr. Good enough is a very kind, warm and professional doctor. I feel very lucky to have had him as my surgeon. Thank you
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.
Excelente Doctor
He really cares about me
Professional, personable, extremely competent. I could tell I was in good hands! ,
Friendly, efficient, and very clear. He and his PA McKenzie Alban are both incredibly competent and made me feel super comfortable with the care and treatment plan.
Professional and kind with expert knowledge in his field
Professional, but easy going.
Dr Goodenough and his team preformed Like a symphony orchestra. Every member displays knowledge and confidence in what they are doing.
Dr. Goodenough was great very friendly caring person.
Very nice and helpful. I felt validated and comforted about my situation
Dr Goodenough was patient, caring , and utilized our time effectively. No nonsense personable and took care of business.
I really enjoyed Dr.Goodenough he explained my treat in Laban terms easy to understand.
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.
He explained what will take place then he said members of his care team will help as I prepare for surgery
Very professional and caring.
Dr. Goodenough, is an outstanding Dr. He is kind, attentive, great at listening and assessing your needs to give top of the line care. He allows you to joke around when you're in extreme pain because he understands the importance of having humor in terrible situations. I was in a very horrific car accident which caused some pretty serious damage and he has helped me through it with a very caring and compassionate attitude. He is also willing to work with me when I go back home to Idaho. I can't thank him and his team enough for all they have done for me. I'd give him a 20, out of 5 stars. Keep being an impeccable Dr. Dr Goodenough! You're amazing and I appreciate you greatly. Sincerely, [NAME REMOVED]
Dr Goodenough made me feel special and his human touch is outstanding. He was very kind and a great teacher to the Resident physician.
Dr. Goodenough and his staff are the ones you want at your side if your parents or your children are in need of care. Collectively they provide the information that you need in a way that you can understand and then get the job done. I highly recommend Dr. Goodenough and his practice!
I thought he was very friendly and professional. He kept me informed and never made me feel uncomfortable
Very professional and caring
Dr. Goodenough is kind, caring and very competent. He injected my thumbs and they feel much better. I would highly recommend him.
Dr. Good enough is one of the top doctors from whom I received care in my entire life. He is responsive, caring, highly professional, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra length to make sure either the care I had for wound or the ability to use my hands. His entire team is outstanding, which you would expect from, a doctor like him. If surgery or any of the disciplines related is anything you need, you would have great confidence and Dr. Goodenough.
He's kind but not a great communicator
Dr. Goodenough is terrific. He is better than his name
Dr Goodenough is very thoughtful and easy to talk to. He explains well what I need to know about all the procedures needing to be done. I never feel rushed at any of my appointments with him.
Dr. Goodenough is kind, thorough, and easy to talk to. He and his PA took care of me in a professional manner, and I didn't feel like things were being rushed, and they answered my questions in a way I could understand. Wait times were also very minimal, which made me feel my time was valuable.
Took time to explain and answered questions
Dr Goodenough positively engaged my daughter, the patient, and the whole interaction went well.
Knowledgeable, skilled surgeon, great with his patients, involves his patients in making decisions on their healthcare.
I felt like I had to ask a lot of questions in order to understand why he wanted to do certain things or was making certain decisions. I wish that he had explained his reasonings more.
Great surgeon. Very knowledgeable and skilled in what he does.
I am really happy with his knowledge and bedside manners. Dr Goodenough seemed genuinely concerned. I would definitely recommend him and his staff.
He is very understanding and explains everything to where you understand what is going to happen.
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
Not getting clear answers to questions
Dr Goodenough's a great doctor but have some concerns about continuing repeated procedures to resolve the issue
I wasn't impressed with sense of urgency or caring
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.
Very fine doctor who related extremely well with the patient throughout the orocedure
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, [NAME REMOVED]
Great surgeon! He did an awesome job on my very damaged hand!
I have great respect for Dr. Goodenough. He is an articulate and confident physician.
Dr. Goodenough expresses deep concern for his patients and is very concerned that they understand what's happening to them after surgery and or for additional surgery.
He was great to talk too. I'm grateful that he was able to look at my case and come up with ideas on how to possibly get a better outcome. I'm extremely grateful.
Muy buen professional
Very attentive to what I had to say. At the same time doctor made certain he interjected any and all vital information
I know don't think I could have a had a better surgeon that treated me with so much care and understanding from the beginning to the end. For this I thank you more than words can express!!
He is very professional and kind. The scheduling of personal face to face meetings needs to be better handled.
He was professional, knowledgeable, thorough, candid, confident and engaging, a real person and a highly qualified Doctor.
He was great
The surgeon is amazing. His care for me has been excellent even when an emergency happened and he was called away for an emergency.
Dr. Goodenough was absolutely perfect. I trust and respect him.
I was referred to this Dr by my primary physician. I am so glad. Dr Goodenough was a wonderful Dr
Wonderful, knowledgeable Dr. Very thorough, very patient and kind
Good
very professional
The appointment was quick and accomplished what I expected and hoped to address.