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Rachel Goossen
( out of 151 reviews )

Rachel Goossen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
  • Rachel Goossen, MD is a board certified family physician practicing full time at the Sugarhouse Health Center.

    Dr. Goossen believes the foundation of a good physician-patient relationship is excellent communication, and it is her goal that every patient feels heard while in her care. She has special interest in lifestyle change for the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions, and values a holistic approach to health. She earned her bachelors degree from UC Santa Barbara, then attended medical school at the University of Iowa and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Utah. She enjoys hiking, running, cooking, acoustic guitar and spending time with her family.

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 151 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

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Rachel Goossen is a kind, smart and attentive doctor. She listens and helps you make lifestyle goals that will have a postitive impact on your life. Very uplifting care!

    February 18, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goosen is thorough in her exams and easily understood with her explanations. Very good Doctor.

    February 16, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Rachel is very kind and understanding, the best doctor I've seen at sugar House. If I were not so happy with how this location has been treating me as a patient I would see Dr. Goossen again.

    February 09, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goossen listens well, is thorough in her evaluation of my concerns and always treats me with respect.

    February 08, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    A fantastic doctor who actually involved me in my care journey instead of just blindly guiding it along. Was not afraid to switch things up if they weren¿t working, and listened to all of my concerns and took them very seriously.

    February 07, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is the best, the most holistic, and respectful physician I have ever had, and I am in my 80s

    February 03, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goossen listened, ordered an EKG & immediately sent me to the ER. She¿s an outstanding physician!

    January 25, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Goosen is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.

    December 10, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Goossen is very friendly and I know she cares about how I feel. She always listens to my concerns and helps me by explaining things in a way that I can understand. I never feel rushed when visiting with Dr. Goossen. Definitely one of the best doctors I¿ve been too.

  • Rachel Goossen, MD is a board certified family physician practicing full time at the Sugarhouse Health Center.

    Dr. Goossen believes the foundation of a good physician-patient relationship is excellent communication, and it is her goal that every patient feels heard while in her care. She has special interest in lifestyle change for the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions, and values a holistic approach to health. She earned her bachelors degree from UC Santa Barbara, then attended medical school at the University of Iowa and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Utah. She enjoys hiking, running, cooking, acoustic guitar and spending time with her family.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Family Medicine

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Goossen RP, Summers KM, Ryan GL, Mengeling MA, Booth BM, Torner JC, Syrop CH, Sadler AG (2018). Ethnic Minority Status and Experiences of Infertility in Female Veterans. J Womens Health (Larchmt), 28(1), 63-68. (Read full article)
    2. Cookingham LM, Goossen RP, Sparks AET, Van Voorhis BJ, Duran EH (2015). Successful treatment algorithm for evaluation of early pregnancy after in vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril, 104(4), 932-937.e1. (Read full article)
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