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Matthew L. Goodwin
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 71 reviews )

Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Veterans Administration Medical Center

500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84148
  • Matthew Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Goodwin received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and Master’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. During his training, he completed a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

    Dr. Goodwin’s clinical interests include: Adult cardiac surgery including multiple arterial coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, aortic procedures, arrhythmia surgery, acute and chronic/durable mechanical circulatory support, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Cardiovascular Critical Care, and minimally invasive, robotic heart surgery.

    Dr. Goodwin’s research interests include: Vascular tone and endothelial remodeling in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease in advanced heart failure, and mechanical circulatory support in decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Thoracic Surgery
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 71 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.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very professional. Knew what needs to happen and got me to surgery very quickly. Follow ups have been great.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Goodwin took the time to explain exactly what he was going to in the surgery. He answered my question helping quite my fears. He took the time to make sure every question I had was answered.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is my superhero with excellent knowledge of his profession. I am 68 and thought my life was over until I met him and was confident in his skills and team. Everyone in the hospital held him in the highest regard. I am so proud of this young Doctor.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Exactly what you want in a doctor

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Goodwin was very friendly & he explained everything to me that I needed.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I felt my best interests were always upper most to Dr Goodwin.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    This provider is one of the best! He goes the extra mile and then some, is kind and compassionate, functions on a human level, and treats you with respect and answers any question. His expertise is commendable. I am deeply grateful that he was my surgeon! I am also grateful to all his peers who assisted him. My husband noted they worked together like a well oiled machine and were right on top of everything. Thank you all so much!!

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Goodwin was wonderful. I could tell he cared abt me and the outcome. Great bedside manner.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would recommend him to anyone

  • Matthew Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Goodwin received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and Master’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. During his training, he completed a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.

    Dr. Goodwin’s clinical interests include: Adult cardiac surgery including multiple arterial coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, aortic procedures, arrhythmia surgery, acute and chronic/durable mechanical circulatory support, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Cardiovascular Critical Care, and minimally invasive, robotic heart surgery.

    Dr. Goodwin’s research interests include: Vascular tone and endothelial remodeling in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease in advanced heart failure, and mechanical circulatory support in decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care)

    Education history

    Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Business, Area Certificate: History and Philosophy of Science - Indiana University B.A.
    Graduate Training Biology - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis M.S.
    Professional Medical Medicine - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine M.D.
    Internship Surgery - University of Toledo Intern
    Residency Surgery - University of Toledo Resident
    Fellowship Surgical Critical Care Medicine - Henry Ford Hospital Fellow
    Residency Surgery - University of Toledo Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Thoracic Surgery - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Resident

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Goodwin M, Nemeh HW, Borgi J, Paone G, Morgan JA (2017). Resolution of Mitral Regurgitation With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support. Ann Thorac Surg, 104(3), 811-818. (Read full publication)
    2. Schwann TA, Al-Shaar L, Engoren MC, Bonnell MR, Goodwin M, Schwann AN, Habib R (2018). Effect of new-onset atrial fibrillation on cause-specific late mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery, 54(2), 294-301. (Read full publication)
    3. Schwann TA, Ramia PS, Engoren MC, Bonnell MR, Goodwin M, Monroe I, Habib R (2018). Evidence and temporality of the obesity paradox in coronary bypass surgery: an analysis of cause-specific mortality. European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery, 54(5), 896-903. (Read full publication)
    4. Parsikia A, Goodwin M, Wells Z, Gauthier Z, Bascom M, Suh M, Meloro B, Ortiz J, Joshi AR (2016). Prognostic indicators for early mortality after tracheostomy in the intensive care unit. The Journal of surgical research, 206(1), 235-241. (Read full publication)
    5. Goodwin M, Ito K, Gupta AH, Rivers E (2016). Protocolized care for early shock resuscitation. Current opinion in critical care, 22(5), 416-23. (Read full publication)
    6. Brenes RA, Bear M, Jadlowiec C, Goodwin M, Hashim P, Protack CD, Ziegler KR, Li X, Model LS, Lv W, Collins MJ, Dardik (2012). Cell-based interventions for therapeutic angiogenesis: review of potential cell sources. Vascular, 20(6), 360-8. (Read full publication)
    7. Goodwin ML, Bobba CM, Mokadam NA, Whitson BA, Essandoh M, Hasan A, Ganapathi A (2020). Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices and the Aortic Valve: Interactions, Issues, and Surgical Therapy. Current heart failure reports, 17(4), 97-105. (Read full publication)
    8. Wilson TW, Horns JJ, Sharma V, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Pereira SJ, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Glotzbach J (2022). Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy SAVR in the Era of TAVR: An Institutional Review. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(3), (Read full publication)
    9. Hanff TC, Browne A, Dickey J, Gaines H, Harhay MO, Goodwin M, Selzman CH, Fang JC, Drakos SG, Stehlik (2023). Heart waitlist survival in adults with an intra-aortic balloon pump relative to other Status 2, Status 1, and inotrope Status 3 patients. The Journal of heart and lung transplantation, 42(3), 368-376. (Read full publication)
    10. Browne A, Gaines H, Alharethi R, Goodwin M, Selzman CH, Fang JC, Drakos SG, Stehlik J, Hanff T (2023). Interrupted Time Series Analysis of Donor Heart Use Before and After the 2018 UNOS Heart Allocation Policy Change. Journal of cardiac failure, 29(2), 220-224. (Read full publication)
    11. Ciullo AL, Wall N, Taleb I, Koliopoulou A, Stoddard K, Drakos SG, Welt FG, Goodwin M, Van Dyk N, Kagawa H, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Tonna J (2022). Effect of Portable, In-Hospital Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation on Clinical Outcomes. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(22), (Read full publication)
    12. Goodwin ML, Roberts S, Lampert BC, Whitson B (2020). Temporary extracorporeal left ventricular support with transapical ProtekDuo cannula. JTCVS techniques, 5, 76-79. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Nishimura J, Goodwin M, Kneuertz P, Moffatt-Bruce S, Merritt RE, D'Souza D (2020). Review: Robotic Lobectomy Costs and Quality of Life. Mini-invasive Surgery, 4(11),
    2. Goodwin, ML, Nishimura JM, D'Souza, D (2021). Atypical and typical manifestations of the hiatal hernia. Annals of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, 6,
    3. Roberts SH, Goodwin ML, Bobba CM, Al-Qudsi O, Satyapriya SV, Tripathi RS, Papadimos TJ, Whitson B (2023). Continuous renal replacement therapy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: implications in the COVID-19 era. Perfusion, 38(1), 18-27. (Read full publication)

    Book Chapter

    1. Goodwin M, Lee P, Mokadam (2020). Implantable Continuous-Flow Blood Pump Technology and Features.

    Editorial

    1. Goodwin ML, Mokadam NA (2019). Total Artificial Heart Implantation: How I Teach It. Ann Thorac Surg, 108(5), 1271-1276. (Read full publication)
    2. DiChiacchio L, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Selzman C (2022). Commentary: Trainee or trainer?. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 166(3), 902-903. (Read full publication)
    3. Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Selzman C (2021). The good, the bad, the ugly: Optimal left ventricular assist device duration in bridge to transplantation. JTCVS open, 8, 116-120. (Read full publication)
    4. Goodwin ML, Selzman C (2021). Take a load off: Unloading and reperfusion. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 161(6), 2046-2050. (Read full publication)