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Dr. Michael Goodman, MD

Dr. Michael Goodman, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Goodman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goodman has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Michael W. Goodman, PC

979 E 3rd St Ste C630 Chattanooga, TN 37403
Telehealth available

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Dr. Goodman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goodman

4.6
42 ratings, 24 with a written review
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wonderful GI dr
He is personable and kind. He listens to you and cares about what's going on.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kacey P. – Apr 02, 2025
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My Hero
Dr. Goodman has saved my life more then once. I have Chron's and have many flares and other conditions he has helped with. He has been my doctor for over 32 years.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Butler – Mar 13, 2025
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Keeps me healthy.
I have Crohn’s and he has kept me healthy for years. He pays close attention to everything that you say then acts on it. I can’t say enough about my treatment with him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lori Adkins – Dec 20, 2024
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One of the nicest and informative doctors I know
My visit went well and everyone was so helpful and made this experience easier for me I trustDr. Goodman completely. I highly recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy Short – Jun 27, 2024
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Really bad service
Telehealth
Really bad service. Dr Goodman will prescribe pills instead of exam, x-ray, or bloodwork, His diagnosis is by guessing. My symptoms got worse under his care. Office charged me Telehealth visit that Dr Goodman was a no show. Very unprofessional and poor managed office
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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J Wilkerson – May 04, 2024
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He is a great doctor; explains things well, takes plenty of time during appointments, is on top of it all. I think his staff is terrific.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 11, 2023
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Dr.Goodman saved my mothers life for over 25 years
Dr. Goodman started seeing my mother as a new patient, around 1995. She became very close to him, as several previous doctors in and out of the area, didn’t have a lot of experience with Chrons disease, at that time. He not only became a very special doctor to her, he was a very special friend in her eyes. I would recommend him to anyone with any sort of stomach issues. Thank you for all your years of love, caring, advice, and medical practice to my mother, Edwina. You were truly a life saver to her for many years!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Danielle Wampler – Jun 23, 2023
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My husband had an appointment with Dr. Goodman today. He was a new patient and we were very impressed. His appt. was at 2:00 and we were walking in to our room at 2:00. No wait time at all. He was very friendly . He didn't rush us and took time to answer all our questions. So happy we changed Gastrologist. Would definitely recommend him. Thank you. Jim Chamberlain
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2023
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They are awful, rude, unprofessional, insulting, incapable of truly providing any level of character and/or actual care. Impossible to schedule defies doctors instructions, and barricade themselves between patient and doctor so you can never get thru to communicate a single thing. Doctor is a wonderful man, and probably very good at his job, but I'd rather take a slow and painful death than deal with nurse Rachel or the rest of the "team"
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Bian – Mar 22, 2023
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In December 1993, I was admitted to Erlanger on an emergency. My esophagus was bleeding and I required an endoscopy for an accurate diagnosis. My Internist at the time called in the best gastroenterologist available in Chattanooga, Dr. Michael Goodman. He diagnosed me with esophageal cancer. Because of his diagnosis I was able to receive the care I needed to survive. His followup care always gave me the feeling that I was his most important patient, even though I wasn't. His bedside manner was always excellent and helped me heal, regardless of my health needs over the insuring years. This happened 28 years ago. I will always be in his debt for helping to save my life and for being one of my best docs I have had during my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brad Harbuck – Nov 12, 2022
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good personality, explains things clearly, answers any and all questions and most important does not rush you out the door. so happy I finally went to see him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda Lanier – Nov 05, 2022
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Friendly and talks to patient.. Glad to have him as gastroenterologist!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2022
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Successful colonoscopy performed 12/21/21.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Floyd – Dec 24, 2021
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Dr Goodman is a thorough caring doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cee Peace – Dec 10, 2021
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Dr. Goodman is one of the most caring doctors. He takes time to listen and make sure he hears all of my concerns. He treats some of my other family members. We really trust his decisions in treating each one of us. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2021
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My visit was very helpful. The nurses were very professional and very concerned about my condition, I really appreciate Dr. Goodman's knowledge, his great diagnostic skills and his great skills doing endoscope procedures. Also he communicates very well , Dr, Goodman is my doctor and my friend and the procedure went very well. The medicine used to put me to sleep was very comfortable and I had no pain when it was administered. That means a lot to me. Everything done was done very well. My visit was excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Fitzgerald – Sep 18, 2020
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Dr. Goodman has done my colonoscopy and endoscopy the last two times and he has always been very professional and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2019
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Love Dr Goodman! He treats our entire family. He is one of the most compassionate doctors you could ever find. He listens to you and never rushes you. He has been there for us during some tough times. We trust him and his care of any condition. We are so lucky to have him and would highly recommend him. He is the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Tammy Langley in Chattanooga , TN – Oct 09, 2019
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Dr Goodman diagnosed my father with colon cancer in the late '90 and afterwards my siblings and spouses have been having colonoscopy scheduled . We would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Linda Renfro in Ooltewah Tn, TN – Jun 20, 2018
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Love Dr. Goodman! He is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met. He doesn't rush me out the door and listens to me. After being sick for years and seeing other doctors without anyone ever finding what was wrong with me, Dr. Goodman found my issue right away and got me on the right path to recovery and healing. I can't thank him enough! I have been his patient since 2008.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 10, 2017
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Dr. Michael Goodman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goodman has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Pancreatic Disease, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He graduated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Minn Hosps

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979
  • University Minn Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1975
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
  • Northwestern University/evanston Hospital

    Undergraduate School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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    Michael W. Goodman, PC

    Michael W. Goodman, PC979 E 3rd St Ste C630 Chattanooga, TN 37403
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