Overview
Christopher Goodavish, PA, is a UW Health physician assistant specializing in cardiothoracic surgery.Chris is part of the cardiothoracic surgical team that treats patients with a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the heart, lungs and other organs in the chest requiring surgical procedures. These procedures include coronary artery bypass graft surgery (surgery to restore blood flow to a blocked artery), heart valve repairs and replacements and endoscopic radial artery and vein harvests (a minimally invasive procedure used to collect healthy blood vessels from other parts of the body for heart bypass surgeries).As an experienced physician assistant with advanced training, Chris also serves as team lead of cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants.Chris is committed to providing high-quality care. He supports his patients throughout their time in the hospital, preparing them for surgery and monitoring their recovery. He strives to help patients overcome obstacles and return to doing the things they love once they leave the hospital.I strive to provide the best possible care for all of my patients.
His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
Goodavish, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Goodavish, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
1506 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915
University Hospital
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East Madison Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic
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University Hospital Lung Transplant Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher B. Goodavish, PA
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Christopher B. Goodavish, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Christopher B. Goodavish, PA specialize in?
While Christopher B. Goodavish, PA is a Physician Assistant, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physician Assistant.
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