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Karen Goodwin, DO
Breast Surgical OncologyMedical Director, UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center, Berkeley- Telehealth Visits
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Karen Goodwin, DO
Breast Surgical OncologyMedical Director, UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center, Berkeley- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Karen Goodwin is a surgeon who specializes in breast diseases. Her focus is on breast conservation using oncoplastic techniques, which aim to remove cancer while preserving breast appearance and function. She performs these techniques – including hidden scar methods and nipple-sparing mastectomies – with colleagues in reconstructive surgery. She serves as medical director of the UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley.
In research, Goodwin is interested in how to reduce risk in women found to be at high risk for breast cancer.
Goodwin earned her medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing a general surgery residency at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, she completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Goodwin is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Outside of work, Goodwin enjoys hiking with her family, yoga, tennis, cooking, wine tasting and travel.
Education & training
Board certification
- General Surgery, Amr Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Fellowship
- Breast Surgery and Oncology, Washington Hospital Center - Medstar
Residency
- General Surgery, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
Internship
- General Surgery, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
Degree
- DO, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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- June 12, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Karen Goodwin is a treasure. I was filled with anxiety, but once I met her and the way she took such quality time with me is not to be equaled. I come from a medical family (father/uncle/brother), and I know what it means to treat "the whole patient. This was my first consult with Dr. Goodwin, and I knew right away I wanted her for my surgery.
- June 2, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Goodwin!-Caring and professional- a true doctor!
- May 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Goodwin is excellent. Listens well and has a friendly manner setting patient at ease.
- May 21, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Goodwin is wonderful!
- May 17, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Goodwin is very caring and a good listener
- May 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I am so lucky to have Dr. Goodwin as my doctor. I feel so safe, and in such good hands
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