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Matthew L. Goodwin
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Matthew L. Goodwin, MD, MS, FACS

Languages spoken: English

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: heart and lung transplant outcomes and procurement techniques, 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

Patients consistently praise Dr. Goodwin for his warmth, empathy, and excellent bedside manner, often saying he makes them feel heard and reassured. Commenters highlight clear, thorough explanations of diagnoses and procedures and appreciate that he takes ample time to answer questions. Many note his professionalism and attentiveness before and after surgery, and commend the coordinated, caring approach of his team.

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4.9 /5
( out of 336 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.


Jun 12, 2026
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very willing to answer a layman's questions and explain the procedures easily and understandable. He was a pleasure to talk with and was very genuine in his manner'and explanations.

May 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is very experienced and caring about what he does.

May 04, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

switching to the phone at the last minute made it work!

May 02, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Fantastic

Apr 04, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Warm, empathetic, and answered my questions in a way that left me reassured that all will be well

Mar 28, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The nicest Doctor I have ever met. Great 'bedside' manners and knowledgeable!

Mar 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

One of the finest Drs I have ever had he is professional, knowledgeable and respectful

Feb 27, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I appreciate his kindness and his concern for me.

Feb 14, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is wonderful and caring

Feb 13, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Goodwin explained everything very clearly, both before and after my surgery.

Jan 30, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Was treated professionally and with respect all questions answered

Jan 29, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Doctor Goodwin knows his stuff !! I am quite confident with his care and understanding. He also is not afraid to think "outside of the box" and find ancillary problems and their care. The best.

Jan 24, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Appreciate his direct approach of cutting to the chase, (pun intended).

Jan 02, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

easy and relaxed manner, yet professional

Dec 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

a very caring person and a great Dr.

Nov 09, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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.

Oct 27, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very thorough and respectful

Oct 22, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Goodwin took the time to meet with me, and introduce his team to me. I appreceated that very much, and he made me comfortable with the questions I asked.

Sep 15, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Highly recommend, he took his time, listened and was very relaxed which made me feel comfortable. I was Very Impressed with my initial consultation.

Sep 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Professional and throughly delightful to work with on my care

Aug 16, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Goodwin is very knowledgeable. And He could explain anything I wanted to understand. This is most important. I have confidence that I was I was putting my life into good hands. Real extra for me was i felt Dr Goodwin really wanted wanted a successful outcome for me. Made me feel Secura said he had done his best and he really cared about me. This was more than just a good bedside manner and I really appreciate Dr. Goodwin for this.

Jul 13, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

These 2 Doctors have the same line as Jesus does , only differents is Jesus save lives by saving souls & sent sent the Holly Spirit to live us while Dr. Goodwin repairs the damage body's

Jun 23, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Goodwin is very good and would give him 5 out of 5 recomandation

Jun 21, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable, courteous.

Jun 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Great job , not a worry in the world about my choice

May 15, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I would recommend him to anyone

Apr 26, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Goodwin caring and thoughtful demeanor were evident throughout my stay. When I decided I needed to get back home not waiting for the two weeks followup he managed to fit me into his clinic schedule and fully test and evaluate my condition. Seeing the way he works with his staff and fellows I have to believe he is an excellent teacher. My experience though difficult was less painful than expected, I'm off even tylenol, and am sure that is due to his skill level.

Apr 18, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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!!

Apr 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

Mar 22, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The thing that impressed me most, was Dr. Goodwin's desire to spend as much time as I required to discuss my treatment before and after the procedure.

Feb 28, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Great Guy! Very Caring! And personable! Very thankful for Him!

Feb 21, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Matthew Goodwin is a top grade A surgeon. He treated my husband and our family so well. We were confident in his ideas and suggestions that he made to us to include us in my husbands care. He went above and beyond to get all of the paperwork filled out and forwarded on to our hospital insurance so we would be covered while my husband was recovering. Excellent doctor and his nurses Ellie and Anne are amazing as well. Thank you thank you thank you!

Jan 25, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I have nothing negative to say about Dr. Goodwin. He answered my questions and I felt he was honest & sincere with his answers. I also liked his sense of humor.

Jan 14, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Goodwin is an excellent doctor. Very thorough and goes above and beyond for his patients.

Nov 23, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

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

Nov 01, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Goodwin and his entire team are incredibly intelligent and caring. I had my aortic valve replacement via open heart surgery. During my hospital stay I was well informed of my progress and felt they deeply cared about my concerns. After my discharge from the hospital, they were quick to respond to questions and concerns via My Chart and by phone. They were also instrumental in coordinating my care with our remote rural hospital team. I have immense confidence and so much respect for Dr. Goodwin and his team.


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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: heart and lung transplant outcomes and procurement techniques, 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. Griffee MJ, Kirsch RE, Rubin J, Peeler A, Hayanga JW, Chatterjee S, Dorsey D, Emeruwa IO, Goodwin ML, Rubin EB, Kim BS, Grant MC, Zaaqoq AM, Vogelsong MA, Hirshberg EL, Engelman DT, Cho SM, Arora R (2026). Ethical Challenges of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society Consensus on Key Issues and Practical Recommendations. ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs,
  2. Schäfer M, Heiler JC, DiChiacchio L, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Hill B, Scott A, Raman S, Frye L, Cahill B, Morrell M, Kagawa H, Contreras N, Selzman CH, Goodwin M (2026). The Preoperative Role of Right-Sided Heart Function in Primary Graft Dysfunction After Bilateral Lung Transplantation. The Annals of thoracic surgery,
  3. Kyriakopoulos CP, Sideris K, Kyriakoulis I, Taleb I, Maneta E, Zhang C, Tseliou E, Carter S, Florido R, Welt FG, Stehlik J, Selzman CH, Fang JC, Goodwin ML, Tonna JE, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2026). Factors associated with native heart survival and intermediate-term outcomes in acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock. European heart journal open, 6(1), oeag015.
  4. Kyriakopoulos CP, Sideris K, Taleb I, Maneta E, Tseliou E, Aadland J, Baird AS, Bonios MJ, Nelson M, Dranow E, Goodwin ML, Hanff TC, Carter S, Selzman CH, Stehlik J, Wever-Pinzon O, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Drakos S (2025). Left Atrial Reverse Remodeling in Patients Supported With Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Clinical Implications. Circulation. Heart failure, 18(7), e012807.
  5. Schäfer M, Selzman CH, DiChiacchio L, Heiler JC, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Hill B, Kagawa H, Contreras N, Raman S, Frye L, Cahill B, Morrell M, Goodwin M (2025). Reduced left atrial compliance exacerbates primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 170(6), 1840-1849.
  6. Schäfer M, Glotzbach JP, Sharma V, Tandar A, Welt FG, L Goodwin M, Smego D, Selzman CH, Pereira S (2025). Aortic shape and diameter variations are predictive of short-term complications in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, 41(5), 955-965.
  7. Kyriakopoulos CP, Taleb I, Sideris K, Maneta E, Hamouche R, Tseliou E, Krauspe E, Selko S, Carter S, Jones TL, Zhang C, Presson AP, Dranow E, Geer L, Stehlik J, Selzman CH, Goodwin ML, Tonna JE, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2025). Informing Management of Patients Developing Cardiogenic Shock at a Spoke and Being Transferred to a Hub. Journal of the American Heart Association, 14(4), e035464.
  8. Kagawa H, Silvester B, Smego D, Sharma V, Goodwin M, Steely A, Glotzbach J, Pereira S, Selzman (2025). Surgical Therapy for Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm. Annals of thoracic surgery short reports, 3(3), 561-565.
  9. Goodwin ML, Nickel IC, Li H, Kagawa H, Kyriakopoulos CP, Hanff TC, Stehlik J, Drakos SG, Selzman C (2025). Direct procurement with machine perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion in donation after circulatory death heart transplantation. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 170(1), 256-265.e6.
  10. Kyriakopoulos CP, Sideris K, Taleb I, Maneta E, Hamouche R, Tseliou E, Zhang C, Presson AP, Dranow E, Shah KS, Jones TL, Fang JC, Stehlik J, Selzman CH, Goodwin ML, Tonna JE, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2024). Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Suffering Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock. Circulation. Heart failure, 17(9), e011358.
  11. Chavez MA, Anderson M, Kyriakopoulos CP, Scott M, Dranow E, Maneta E, Hamouche R, Taleb I, Leon J, Kogelschatz B, Goldstein J, Billia F, Baran DA, Tehrani B, Goodwin M, Selzman CH, Tonna JE, Fang JC, Drakos SG, Hanff T (2024). Pathophysiologic Vasodilation in Cardiogenic Shock and Its Impact on Mortality. Circulation. Heart failure, 17(9), e011827.
  12. Kyriakopoulos CP, Taleb I, Tseliou E, Sideris K, Hamouche R, Maneta E, Nelson M, Krauspe E, Selko S, Visker JR, Dranow E, Goodwin ML, Alharethi R, Wever-Pinzon O, Fang JC, Stehlik J, Selzman CH, Hanff TC, Drakos S (2024). Impact of Diabetes and Glycemia on Cardiac Improvement and Adverse Events Following Mechanical Circulatory Support. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(14), e032936.
  13. Kyriakopoulos CP, Selzman CH, Giannouchos TV, Mylavarapu R, Sideris K, Elmer A, Vance N, Hanff TC, Kagawa H, Stehlik J, Drakos SG, Goodwin M (2024). Hospital Readmissions in Patients Supported with Durable Centrifugal-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Journal of clinical medicine, 13(10),
  14. Peled Y, Ducharme A, Kittleson M, Bansal N, Stehlik J, Amdani S, Saeed D, Cheng R, Clarke B, Dobbels F, Farr M, Lindenfeld J, Nikolaidis L, Patel J, Acharya D, Albert D, Aslam S, Bertolotti A, Chan M, Chih S, Colvin M, Crespo-Leiro M, D'Alessandro D, Daly K, Diez-Lopez C, Dipchand A, Ensminger S, Everitt M, Fardman A, Farrero M, Feldman D, Gjelaj C, Goodwin M, Harrison K, Hsich E, Joyce E, Kato T, Kim D, Luong ML, Lyster H, Masetti M, Matos LN, Nilsson J, Noly PE, Rao V, Rolid K, Schlendorf K, Schweiger M, Spinner J, Townsend M, Tremblay-Gravel M, Urschel S, Vachiery JL, Velleca A, Waldman G, Walsh (2024). International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates-2024. The Journal of heart and lung transplantation, 43(10), 1529-1628.e54.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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),
  18. 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),
  19. 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.
  20. Goodwin ML, Roberts S, Lampert BC, Whitson B (2020). Temporary extracorporeal left ventricular support with transapical ProtekDuo cannula. JTCVS techniques, 5, 76-79.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. Goodwin M, Ito K, Gupta AH, Rivers E (2016). Protocolized care for early shock resuscitation. Current opinion in critical care, 22(5), 416-23.
  26. 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.

Review

  1. Kagawa H, Contreras N, Goodwin M, Frye L, Raman S, Cahill B, Hachem R, Morrell M, Selzman C (2026). Targeting leukocytes, neutrophil extracellular traps and cytokines: A conceptual review to prevent primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. Transplantation reviews (Orlando, Fla.), 40(2), 100989.
  2. 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.
  3. DiChiacchio L, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Griffiths E, Nickel IC, Stehlik J, Selzman C (2023). Heart Transplant and Donors After Circulatory Death: A Clinical-Preclinical Systematic Review. The Journal of surgical research, 292, 222-233.
  4. Goodwin, ML, Nishimura JM, D'Souza, D (2021). Atypical and typical manifestations of the hiatal hernia. Annals of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, 6,
  5. 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),

Book Chapter

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

Case Report

  1. Dichiacchio L, Heiler J, Kagawa H, Selzman CH, Goodwin M (2024). Minimally Invasive Direct Aortic Implantation of Impella 5.5 As Bridge to Transplant: A Case Report. Transplantation proceedings, 56(1), 145-147.
  2. Kagawa H, Stringham J, Selzman C, Goodwin M, Frye L, Raman S, Cahill B, Morrell (2023). Case Report of Needle Disruption of the Retroperitoneal Lymph Nodes for Refractory Chylothorax After Double Lung Transplantation. Transplantation proceedings, 55(8), 1981-1983.
  3. Kagawa H, Goodwin M, Stehlik J, Campsen J, Baker T, Selzman C (2023). A Case Report of Triple Organ Transplantation From a Donor After Circulatory Death Using Thoraco-Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion. Transplantation proceedings, 55(8), 1883-1887.

Editorial

  1. Goodwin ML, Selzman C (2022). Commentary: What the eye doesn't see and the mind doesn't know, doesn't exist. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 164(6), 1931-1932.
  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.
  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.
  4. Goodwin ML, Selzman C (2021). Take a load off: Unloading and reperfusion. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 161(6), 2046-2050.
  5. Goodwin ML, Mokadam N (2020). Commentary: Pick's Disease Picks the Chicken. Or the Egg?. Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 32(4), 729.
  6. Goodwin ML, Mokadam NA (2019). Total Artificial Heart Implantation: How I Teach It. Ann Thorac Surg, 108(5), 1271-1276.