Susan Dorr Goold, MD

Susan Dorr Goold, MD

Specialty: Primary Care, Internal Medicine
Title: Professor Emeritus
4.8/5
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Susan Dorr Goold, MD
Susan Dorr Goold, MD
Internal Medicine
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  • About

    Dr. Goold received her medical degree from the U-M, then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.* During her general medicine fellowhip at U-M from 1990-92, she completed a master's of health services administration degree (U-M School of Public Health), then a master's degree in philosophy at Michigan State University. Dr. Goold is an expert in medical ethics, especially in the area of rationing/cost containment, and speaks often on this subject at medical conferences and seminars. She enjoys gardening, skiing, fly-fishing and reading.

    Areas of Practice

    Primary Care, Preventive medicine, Advance care planning

    Locations

    • General Medicine Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 3 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5376
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    • Internal Medicine Clinic | Canton Health Center 1051 N Canton Center Rd
      Canton, MI 48187-5097
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    University of Michigan Medical School, 1987

    Residency

    University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine, 1990

    Fellowships

    University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine, 1992

    Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine

    Research Overview

    Health spending priorities; Deliberative procedures in bioethics; Public participation in health policy decisions; Trust relationship in health care

    Patient Ratings & Comments

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    Patient Ratings

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    Patient Comments

    March 25, 2026 - "Dr Goold is an exceptional doctor!"

    February 18, 2026 - "Dr. Goold is great. Couldn't ask for anything more in a PCP."

    October 4, 2025 - "I have only seen Dr. Goold twice but I am impressed by and very happy with every level of patient care she provides."

    July 4, 2025 - "Was very satisfied with how Dr Goold listened to me, looking directly at me instead of the computer. Definitely showed interest in my wellbeing. I am very happy that I have her expertise as my primary care physician."

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