Medical Expertise of Dr. Marcus Goodman, DO
About Dr. Marcus Goodman, DO
Dr. Marcus Goodman completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, and later earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ. He completed his Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Residency at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2009, where he also served as Chief Resident. After completing his residency, Dr. Goodman worked in a private dermatology practice outside of Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Goodman has had the honor of lecturing at both the local and national level and has had numerous articles published in internationally recognized medical journals. Dr. Marcus Goodman is a Board Certified Dermatologist through the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Goodman is affiliated with North Fulton Hospital (NFH). NFH is a 202-bed, acute-care hospital located on Highway 9, Alpharetta Highway, in Roswell. Opened in 1983, NFH serves North Fulton and surrounding counties through its team of over 1000 employees, 400 staff physicians and 200 volunteers. NFH is a state-designated Level II trauma center and provides a continuum of services through its centers and programs, including neurosciences, orthopedics, rehabilitation, surgical services, bariatric surgical weight loss, gastroenterology and oncology. The hospital is fully accredited and is also certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.
Patient Education Resources
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