Rachel Goossen
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 248 reviews )

Rachel Goossen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Madsen Health Center

555 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84112
801-581-8000
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Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
801-581-2000
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  • 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.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 248 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.

    October 07, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thank you so much. It's really great to have such a caring kind and knowledgeable professional taking care of my health needs.

    October 05, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Respectful, integrates the behavioral aspects of health issues with practical recommendations

    October 02, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Goossen is knowledgeable, professional, listens and is friendly. She is truly concerned about her patients, is thorough and does not make the patient feel rushed. Thank you Dr. Goossen.

    September 18, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    First appointment with Dr.Goossen; very good experience, thorough and concise with information and advice. Listens well and addresses concerns effectively.

    September 04, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Goossen is the best doctor I've ever had. She makes seeking care a painless process.

    August 29, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very caring Doctor.

    August 25, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Goosen is the best doctor I've had in my 75 years of life! I feel so fortunate to have her as my caregiver.

    August 23, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Rachel Goossen is professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

    August 18, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She was attentive to my needs, aware of my history, offered good counsel, and was able to help me with my needs.

  • 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 -Clinical Attending

    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 publication)
    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 publication)