Dr. James Goodin, MD
General Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 45
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Dr. James Goodin, MD is a general surgery specialist in Knoxville, TN and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from Univ Of Tn Hlth Sci Ctr in 2007 and specializes in general surgery, critical care surgery, and more.
University General Surgeons
1932 Alcoa Hwy Bldg C-270
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 251-4658
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
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Umbilical Hernia
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more than 5% of peers
Tracheal Surgery
normal
more than 5% of peers
Pleural Effusion
normal
more than 5% of peers
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3 Specialties
- General Surgery
- Critical Care Surgery
- Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- Critical Care SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
68 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Burn Injuries
- Cancer
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Empyema
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Varices
- Fracture
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Second-Degree Burns
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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59 Procedures
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adrenalectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hepatectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Orchiectomy
- Paracentesis
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Skin Grafts
- Sphincterotomy
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Trigger Point Injection
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Tennessee.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of TennesseeUndergraduate School | Graduated 2002
- Univ Of Tn Hlth Sci CtrMedical School | Graduated 2007
- University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, Chattanooga CampusInternship Hospital | Completed 2008
- University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, Chattanooga CampusResidency Hospital | Completed 2013
- University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, Chattanooga CampusFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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What People Say About Dr. James Goodin, MD
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Dr.Goodin has done more for me than I could ever explain. I was terrified when I found out I was pregnant and then 2 weeks later found out I had thyroid cancer. He kept a close eye on me throughout my pregnancy and after I had my daughter did my surgery. I'm so glad he's the doctor I went to. Now,...Read More
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Nicole Panitz in Knoxville, TN – Jul 20, 2018
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Excellent care and skills. He went out of his way to explain everything to me and my family. Awesome patience with me. Could not have been blessed with a better Doctor.
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Joyce in Sevierville – Nov 30, 2017
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It was 7 star I had to have emergency surgery he went over care he was so niece and made me not afraid he saved my life he really took good care of me and did what he said he would do I would reckmend him to any one he is a good person and a good Dr. My husband really respected
him
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Patty hawn in Wartburg – May 12, 2016