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Dr. John Goodson, MD

Dr. John Goodson, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Goodson, MD is an internist in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1975. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

15 Parkman St Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-1155
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Goodson is a patient favorite Internist

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Goodson specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Goodson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goodson

4.8

13 ratings, 9 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Susan McElaney – Oct 26, 2023
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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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Lisa Kaneb – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Sheridan St. Jour – Feb 28, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Paul Simard Jr – Dec 17, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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John Doyle – Sep 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Caron – Mar 20, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Patricia King, PhD – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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John F. Laderoute, Esquire in Pelham, NH – Mar 18, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Goodson, MD is an internist in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1975. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Goodson is a patient favorite Internist

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    Locations

    Practice

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD15 Parkman St Boston, MA 02114
    1
    Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St
      Boston, MA 02114
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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