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Isak A. Goodwin
Rating: 4.7 of 5
( out of 130 reviews )

Isak A. Goodwin, MD

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Plastic Surgery
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113

University of Utah Hospital

Plastic Surgery, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • Dr. Isak Goodwin is a board certified, fellowship trained plastic surgeon. His clinical interests include aesthetic plastic surgery, adult and pediatric hand surgery, and reconstructive microsurgery. His areas of focus are aesthetic and functional reconstruction of traumatic injuries, deficits caused by cancer, body contouring after massive weight loss, gender affirming surgery, surgery for tetraplegia, and congenital differences of the hand. He is experienced in using microsurgery for free tissue transfer, peripheral nerve reconstruction and replantation. Dr. Goodwin places a high value on patient goals, finding the best options for the individual. He sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Center, Primary Children’s Medical Center, the University of Utah’s Main Hospital and Farmington Health Center

    Board Certification

    American Board of Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery (Sub: Hand Surgery)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.7 out of 5
    4.7 /5
    ( out of 130 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

    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.

    September 20, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    The man is a true professional that treated me with dignity & respect. Super nice man.

    September 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Goodwin is amazing with explaining how my procedure will go. Very informative and patient with all my questions. I not only feel comfortable when speaking to him but I feel comfortable within his care. Looking forward to my next visit.

    September 08, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    One of the best extremely nolageable of his practice and what I came to see him for. Highly recommend him. One of the best Dr's out there.

    September 05, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Goodwin was very informative with me about transgender operations. Very pleasant person to talk with and makes you feel listened. Would HIGHLY recommend!

    September 04, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Goodwin operated on me in the past and will be operating on me very soon. I trust him whole heartedly trust him

    August 16, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Goodwin did such a good job making me feel prepared for my surgery and afterwards making me feel ready for recovery. He was very kind and make me feel extremely comfortable and confident with my procedure.

    June 28, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    A skilled surgeon and a wonderfully kind human

    June 01, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He's nice and friendly.

    May 23, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would recommend Isac Goodwin over and over. He and his team are just so amazing. Thank you Isac you did amazing! I hope to post a before and after later but if I canÕt I will definitely send them to your instagram so you can put them in your page.

  • Dr. Isak Goodwin is a board certified, fellowship trained plastic surgeon. His clinical interests include aesthetic plastic surgery, adult and pediatric hand surgery, and reconstructive microsurgery. His areas of focus are aesthetic and functional reconstruction of traumatic injuries, deficits caused by cancer, body contouring after massive weight loss, gender affirming surgery, surgery for tetraplegia, and congenital differences of the hand. He is experienced in using microsurgery for free tissue transfer, peripheral nerve reconstruction and replantation. Dr. Goodwin places a high value on patient goals, finding the best options for the individual. He sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Center, Primary Children’s Medical Center, the University of Utah’s Main Hospital and Farmington Health Center

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Hand & Microsurgery - The Buncke Clinic Fellow
    Residency Plastic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship/Residency General Surgery - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Drexel University College of Medicine M.D.
    Other Training Premed Program - University of Vermont Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Internship Howard Hughes Biomedical Research Internship - Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Research Intern
    Undergraduate Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Dartmouth College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Goodwin IA, Luo J, Veith J, Magno-Pardon DA, Willcockson J, Matsen C, Kwok AC, Agarwal, C (Sept 2022). Current Practices in Pathologic Assessment of Breast Tissue in Female-to-Male Transgender Top Surgery (accepted for Sept 2022 pub). (Epub ahead of print) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
    2. Bertolaccini CM, Prazak AMB, Goodwin IA, Kwok A, Mendenhall SD, Rockwell WB, Agarwal J, Pannucci CJ (2021). Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Microvascular Surgery Patients Using Weight-Based Unfractionated Heparin Infusions. J Reconstr Microsurg, 38(5), 395-401. (Read full publication)
    3. Chen ML, Patel DP, Moses RA, Goodwin IA, Safa B, Watt AJ, Hotaling JM (2021). Infrapubic Insertion of Penile Implants in Transmen After Phalloplasty. Urology, 152, 79-83. (Read full publication)
    4. Tieman JT, Nourian MM, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Farhat B, Goodwin IA, Swistun L, Foreman KB, Rockwell WB (2021). Developing a Breast Reconstruction Program in a Resource-Constrained Ghanaian Teaching Hospital: Needs Assessment and Implementation. Ann Plast Surg, 86(2), 129-131. (Read full publication)
    5. Odobescu A, Dawson D, Goodwin I, Harris PG, BouMerhi J, Danino MA (2019). High-Fidelity Microsurgical Simulation: The Thiel Cadaveric Nerve Model and Evaluation Instrument. Plast Surg (Oakv), 27(4), 289-296. (Read full publication)
    6. Hosein RC, Odobescu A, Goodwin IA (2019). A Novel Technique for Microsurgery on Calcified Arteries: Venous Interposition Grafting. Eplasty, 19, pb3. (Read full publication)
    7. Odobescu A, Goodwin I, Berbiche D, BouMerhi J, Harris PG, Danino MA (2018). High Fidelity Microsurgical Simulation: The Thiel Model and Evaluation Instrument. Plast Surg (Oakv), 27(2), 118-124. (Read full publication)
    8. Kwok AC, Simpson AM, Willcockson J, Donato DP, Goodwin IA, Agarwal JP (2018). Complications and their associations following the surgical repair of pressure ulcers. Am J Surg, 216(6), 1177-1181. (Read full publication)
    9. Bertolaccini CM, Prazak AMB, Agarwal J, Goodwin IA, Rockwell WB, Pannucci CJ (2018). Adequacy of Fixed-Dose Heparin Infusions for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention after Microsurgical Procedures. J Reconstr Microsurg, 34(9), 729-734. (Read full publication)
    10. Scheefer MF, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Farhat B, Goodwin IA, Rockwell WB (2018). Combining Breast Reduction Techniques to Treat Gigantomastia in Ghana. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 6(2), e1673. (Read full publication)
    11. Labroo P, Shea J, Edwards K, Ho S, Davis B, Sant H, Goodwin I, Gale B, Agarwal J (2017). Novel drug delivering conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration. J Neural Eng, 14(6), 066011. (Read full publication)
    12. Berger I, Goodwin I, Buncke GM (2017). Fluoroquinolone-Associated Tendinopathy of the Hand and Wrist: A Systematic Review and Case Report. Hand (N Y), 12(5), NP121-NP126. (Read full publication)
    13. Kwok AC, Goodwin IA, Ying J, Agarwal JP (2015). National trends and complication rates after bilateral mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction from 2005 to 2012. Am J Surg, 210(3), 512-6. (Read full publication)
    14. Garlick JW, Goodwin IA, Wolter K, Agarwal JP (2015). Arterialized venous flow-through flaps in the reconstruction of digital defects: case series and review of the literature. Hand (N Y), 10(2), 184-90. (Read full publication)
    15. Gociman B, Blagg R, Agko M, Goodwin I, Kestle JR, Siddiqi F (2014). The metopic angle: a novel assessment tool of the trigonocephalic frontal deformity and its correction. J Craniofac Surg, 25(6), 2101-4. (Read full publication)
    16. Glat PM, Kubat WD, Hsu JF, Copty T, Burkey BA, Davis W, Goodwin I (2009). Randomized clinical study of SilvaSorb gel in comparison to Silvadene silver sulfadiazine cream in the management of partial-thickness burns. J Burn Care Res, 30(2), 262-7. (Read full publication)
    17. Chen B, Pogue BW, Goodwin IA, OHara JA, Wilmot CM, Hutchins JE, Hoopes PJ, Hasan T (2003). Blood flow dynamics after photodynamic therapy with verteporfin in the RIF-1 tumor. Radiat Res, 160(4), 452-9. (Read full publication)
    18. Pogue BW, OHara JA, Demidenko E, Wilmot CM, Goodwin IA, Chen B, Swartz HM, Hasan T (2003). Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin in the radiation-induced fibrosarcoma-1 tumor causes enhanced radiation sensitivity. Cancer Res, 63(5), 1025-33. (Read full publication)
    19. Pogue BW, OHara JA, Goodwin IA, Wilmot CJ, Fournier GP, Akay AR, Swartz H (2002). Tumor PO(2) changes during photodynamic therapy depend upon photosensitizer type and time after injection. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol, 132(1), 177-84. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Patel DP, Goodwin IA, Acar O, Kocjancic E, Hotaling JM (2021). Masculinizing gender-affirming surgery for trans men and non-binary individuals: what you should know. [Review]. Fertil Steril, 116(4), 924-930. (Read full publication)
    2. Cheng PJ, Pastuszak AW, Myers JB, Goodwin IA, Hotaling JM (2019). Fertility concerns of the transgender patient. [Review]. Transl Androl Urol, 8(3), 209-218. (Read full publication)

    Book Chapter

    1. Goodwin IA, Watt AJ, Buncke G (2017). Thumb Reconstruction After Partial or Complete Amputation. In Trumble TE (Ed.), Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy (3rd Edition, pp. 545-570). Philadelphia: Saunders.

    Case Report

    1. Sivakumar W, Goodwin I, Blagg R, Johns D, Riva-Cambrin J, Siddiqi F, Gociman B (2015). Pancraniosynostosis following endoscopic-assisted strip craniectomy for sagittal suture craniosynostosis in the setting of poor compliance with follow-up: a case report. J Med Case Rep, 9, 64. (Read full publication)
    2. Goodwin IA, Stotland MA (2012). Transient oblong anisocoria and orbital surgery. J Craniofac Surg, 23(7 Suppl 1), 2011-3. (Read full publication)

    Other

    1. Goodwin IA, Chen M (November 2015). Postoperative Considerations after Phalloplasty for Transgender Men. A brief description of risks and postoperative management after phalloplasty. Patient Information Pamphlet.
    2. Goodwin IA, Chen M (11/01/2015). Postoperative Considerations after Phalloplasty for Transgender Men. A brief description of risks and postoperative management after phalloplasty. Informational packet for prospective patients (Ed.).

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Goodwin, IA (12/04/2018). Vaginoplasty & Vulvoplasty: Educational lecture made into veido for nusing staff on hospital care of male to female gender affirming surgery. [Web]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Health, PULSE. Available: https://pulse.utah.edu/site/cse/Pages/Special-Populations-Collaborative-.aspx.
    2. Goodwin, IA (09/27/2018). Phalloplasty: Educational lecture made into video for nursing staff on hospital care of transgender surgery patients undergoing female to male gender affirming surgery. [Web]. Salt Lake City: University of Utah, PULSE. Available: https://pulse.utah.edu/site/cse/Pages/Special-Populations-Collaborative-.aspx.

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