Annekathryn Goodman, MD, MPH, MS

Annekathryn Goodman, MD, MPH, MS

Not currently accepting new patients

4.928261 average rating from 184 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Annekathryn Goodman is a Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and a Fellow of both the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. She has a fulltime practice in Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and is an affiliate of MGH Global Disaster Response and Humanitarian Action and the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Associate of MGH Center for Global Health. She is the Director of the Strength & Serenity MGH Global Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence and Co-director of MGH Women’s Global Health. She is interested in how structural and gender-based violence against girls and women is linked to outcomes in reproductive health, maternal mortality, and women’s cancers. Since 2021, She has been working with the MGH Center for Immigrant Health (CIH) on developing skills-based training in screening and trauma informed care for im/migrants who have experienced sexual violence. Since 2024, she has collaborated with partners in Ukraine and Uganda to examine how war and displacement impacts reproductive health care

She completed medical school and residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and her fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). In addition to board certification in gynecologic oncology, she is certified in acupuncture, and has completed training in both pastoral and palliative care. She received a certificate in Clinical Ethics and Health Policy from the Center for Practical Bioethics, University of Kansas Medical School. She received a certificate in Global health and MPH in Health Policy and Management from New York Medical College. She has undergone advanced training in humanitarian disaster relief work through the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Missioncraft in disaster relief operations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma.

She was the Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program at Massachusetts General Hospital from 1998 through 2017. She is the past president of The Obstetrical Society of Boston and of the New England Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. She is also a member of the Ethics Committee at Massachusetts General Hospital.

She is a member of the national Trauma and Critical Care Team, a branch of the US department of Health and Human Services and has deployed various international disasters.  She is also a member of the MGH Global Disaster Response and Humanitarian Action team and MGH’s Disaster Medical Team which is a branch of the Region1 Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS). Since 2008, she has been consulting in Bangladesh on cervical cancer prevention and the development of medical infrastructure to care for women with gynecologic cancers. She has directed a two-month in-person observership in gynecologic oncology at MGH for physicians from resource-limited countries from 2016 to 2020 and again currently. Since the COVID pandemic, a three-week virtual observership was added.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology, 1998
  • Residency: Tufts Medical Center, OB-GYN, 1987
  • Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1983

Board Certifications

  • Gynecologic Oncology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.928261 average rating from 184 reviews

  • This was my first visit with mass gen having been referred from Dr [redacted]. Dr. Goodman is an incredible professional and listens intently and processed my questions and concerns with compassion. She explained in detail and with clarity the images from my Ct scan. I now understand more fully what I am dealing with. She is truly unique.

    2026-08-31

  • Dr. Goodman came highly recommended. She did a fabulous job treating me and I would recommend her to anybody.

    2026-08-28

  • She is one of the most caring , thoughtful , brilliant doctors I have encountered

    2026-08-26

  • I absolutely love my doctor. Before treatment, I already felt a lot of confidence as I could see that she was an expert in the field. It's beyond my wildest expectations that I have a Doctor who is also compassionate, sees me as a unique individual, and provides holistic care. I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be her patient.

    2026-08-26

  • I think the world of Dr G. I trust her judgement and have complete faith in her

    2026-08-26

  • She explains in detail your questions and she is a caring doctor.

    2026-08-26

  • Excellent, caring, efficient doctor and nurses. My visit was wonderful, even though I've had some issues health-wise, of course, on me, but they addressed everything and put me at ease. Wonderful service.

    2026-08-21

  • AK Goodman was very professional knowledgeable and showed empathy Dr Goodman answered all our questions and then some I thought I would be more nervous but she made me feel at ease . I trust in her abilities to help me with my illness

    2026-08-20

  • There is no provider kinder or more caring or more thorough than Dr. Goodman.

    2026-08-18

  • She's great

    2026-08-14

  • Excellent and very caring!!

    2026-08-11

  • Dr. Goodman was incredibly kind and thoughtful and patient and she did a very thorough examination and explained all the different possibilities and she was able to fit me in despite her extremely busy schedule on kind of short notice and she didn't make the appointment feel rushed. So yeah, I would highly recommend Dr. Goodman and I'm really grateful that I could be seen by her.

    2026-08-07

  • An extremely powerful human being, very soulful, very caring, very giving. She is definitely part of the solutions for patients and not the problems.

    2026-08-06

  • Dr Goodman is superlative in every way. She is knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, patient, and respectful. She has been there with me for the past thirty years. She is the reason I'm well again.

    2026-08-03

  • Compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly effective and skilled. Very welcoming demeanor and as thorough.

    2026-08-03

  • Dr Goodman is one of the MGH's clinical stars. She is knowledgeable, kind, engages well with her patients, and always gives the most up to date care.

    2026-07-29

  • Dr. Goodman seemed very kind, which as an anxious person, the kindness and calmness about her really helped me. I appreciated her getting to know me as a person and patient, not just a number.

    2026-07-08

  • She was precise and knew my health history, I like her

    2026-07-13

  • Provider explained everything, explained all the options, and I felt as though we were a team, and I really appreciated her. I highly recommend her. Thank you.

    2026-07-08

  • Dr. Goodman was kind, professional, and took her time making my concerns feel very validated. And I left feeling confident in the next step.

    2026-06-25

  • Very positive experience!

    2026-06-15

  • Doctor Goodman treated me with the utmost efficiency and respect with regard to the diagnosis and treatment after the operation.

    2026-06-15

  • Hi, Dr. Goodman was excellent. She answered all our questions. [redacted]

    2026-06-11

  • She's interested in your life

    2026-06-10

  • The best! Everyone at MGH is very knowledgeable and caring. I feel so privileged to be able to receive the care I get. From everyone!

    2026-06-10

  • Doctor AnnKatherin Goodman was extremely, kind, thoughtful knowledgeable and very professional. I would highly recommend all my family and friends to see her. It was a wonderful experience. Sincerely, [redacted]

    2026-06-04

  • The doctor was very caring and very helpful and explaining my procedure and I feel comfortable with her

    2026-05-25

  • Dr. Goodman is the best provider I've ever seen in my life and I would highly recommend her to anybody that needs oncology appointments.

    2026-05-22

  • I am so grateful for Dr AK Goodman... Her surgery skills, her chemo expertise, her kind bedside manner... She truly cares about her patients... I could go on and on... She is an extraordinary doctor and human being... I am so fortunate to have her as my provider...

    2026-05-22

  • They treated me with respect and helped me with everything I needed. I am very happy with the service I received.

    2026-05-20

  • Dr. Goodman is extraordinary and I'm so happy that my local doctor referred me to her for my surgery last year. She is truly gifted as an oncologist and surgeon - her reviews on social media are off the chart with positive, heartfelt feedback, which was very reassuring to read before I met her. In addition, she is a good listener and a good teacher. She takes the time to make sure you understand every detail of your diagnosis which is empowering. It's the best possible combination of skills and characteristics in a doctor. I feel blessed to be connected with her.

    2026-05-19

  • I was very pleased with Dr Goodman and staff. Everyone was professional and compassionate. Dr Goodman was extremely supportive, knowledgeable and explained my issue thoroughly. She answered all my questions. I left feeling hopeful and that I will be in good hands with my treatment going forward.

    2026-05-18

  • Dr. Goodman is a extraordinary physician. I feel honored to be one of her patients

    2026-05-18

  • Dr. Goodman is a truly outstanding provider. She was able to perform successful surgery when no one else wanted to even try. She achieved results with a successful outcome when other doctors said there was no hope. She is amazing!

    2026-05-12

  • Thoughtful

    2026-05-12

  • This was my first visit with her. There was a lot of information coming quickly but thoroughly. Ii am taking one step at a time so I don't have much else to say at this point, but I am hopeful and optimistic for good guidance from her.

    2026-05-11

  • Excellent surgical team

    2026-05-06

  • The Dr is very helpful and caring .

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Goodman is always patient, knowledgeable and extremely clear with explanations. I feel very grateful to be her patient.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Goodman was very caring and attentive. She listened to me and spent more time with me than any other Dr. I have ever seen.

    2026-04-25

  • Dr. Goodman listened to all my concerns, explained very clearly what the options for treatment would be, provided me with information about some of the circumstances that might affect my treatment. I found her to be very open, honest, and direct and was very pleased with my visit.

    2026-04-24

  • My provider Dr Goodman was the most caring and supportive person I've ever met! She explained everything regarding my diagnosis and what my next steps were! Everyone at this office was wonderful.

    2026-04-23

  • She is one of the best providers ever. She is thoughtful, kind, tender and thorough. She was early for my appointment

    2026-04-23

  • AK is gracious and compassionate; she genuinely cares about her patients. She always takes the time to ensure she understands my concerns, listens carefully and responds completely. She is extremely skilled and truly a treasure.

    2026-04-22

  • Dr Goodman is so attentive and caring. She is beyond the best MD to have.

    2026-04-22

  • Dr. Goodman is a caring and thorough doctor!

    2026-04-21

  • Dr. Goodman was the kindest and best communicator I have ever experienced in a Doctor. She listened intently and helped me fully understand my medical situation. I'm so grateful God led me to her and feel more confident in the surgery procedure I'll be having.

    2026-04-20

  • Dr Goodman was very apologetic about running over I totally understand coming from a dental background things happen!!! But she talked me through my upcoming procedure with her and I understood all she is a great Dr I would highly recommend

    2026-04-20

  • There are not enough good things to say about Dr. Goodman.....she is WONDERFUL!!!!!

    2026-04-20

  • She was very caring and listened to me and what is going on in my life.

    2026-04-13

  • The experience was very professional. Dr. Goodman was very empathetic and kind reassuring me that the procedure is needed due to my PAL B 2 genetic test results. She even looked up Uber Medical to see that I could get to the procedure without any issues. She was very straightforward drawing a diagram of the procedure she will perform. The doctor was very empathetic and kind. I feel so fortunate to have her as my surgeon. Everybody in the office was attentive and able to get my EKG, labs, and preop prep work for my scheduled surgery. She asked me if I have any questions and concerns. She exemplifies a positive patient experience. Thank you to you and your staff.

    2026-04-13

  • Dr Goodman is an absolutely terrific medical provider.

    2026-04-20

  • Dr. Goodman is amazing! She is a very knowledgeable, thoughtful, caring doctor. Her approach to clinical care is very patient-centered. She always makes herself available to her patients. I feel very grateful to be under her care.

    2026-04-12

  • Dr Goodman was very easy to follow in her explanation and was very respectful towards the amount of time and energy it took for me to finally receive the care I needed

    2026-04-08

  • Dr. Goodman is the best! She's patient and kind. She explains the test results at my level. I'm [redacted] years old and I've never come across Dr. that is so kind and caring.

    2026-04-08

  • SK Goodman was wonderful. She explained the procedure in simple detail. She was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful "bedside" manner

    2026-04-06

  • My experience was a pleasant one.Everyone was friendly and welcoming while gathering any information from me and any instructions required of me.

    2026-03-30

  • Although I had to wait to see the doctor, I understood that she was very busy and that I would receive the same time and attention when she was free. Her caring manner and ability to explain everything as well as answer my questions was truly exceptional. I felt very confident and ready for surgery when I left the office. She called the night of my appointment but unfortunately my phone didn't ring. [redacted].

    2026-03-30

  • Dr. Goodman spoke directly to me while explaing my condition. She took the time to suggested different treatments. I was given options.

    2026-03-30

  • Dr. Goodman is amazing. Felt really at ease. Made me feel at ease concerning surgery and outcome. Explained everything so I fully understood everything involved. Couldn't be happier with having her do the surgery. Grateful I was able to connect with her.

    2026-03-16

  • Dr Goodman has been a caring and compassionate provider; I trust her advice and surgical competency.

    2026-03-16

  • The doctor is amazing, caring and kind.

    2026-03-11

  • Dr. Annekathryn Goodman is one of my beloved doctors. She's wonderful, caring, tender, kind. I can't even describe how many words. She is a delight to see. I enjoy her company. She saved my life and I hope to continue to work with her for many, many, many years to come. God bless her. Amen.

    2026-03-12

  • Dr. G is the best!

    2026-02-26

  • I am lucky to have Dr. Goodman.

    2026-02-23

  • Dr Goodman was very attentive and caring.

    2026-02-23

  • Her grounded presence was very helpful. I also loved that she drew a picture on the surgery consent form. I left feeling in safe, skilled and compassionate hands.

    2026-02-22

  • Doctor Goodman is a marvelous physician. She is knowledgeable, professional. warm and caring. she thinks outside the box which is a marvelous ability in a doctor.

    2026-02-22

  • Dr. Goodman was a magn8ficent provider. I traveled from the pacific, and felt I was treated as a part of the MGH family.

    2026-02-15

  • Very knowledgeable, kind, understanding. She didn't rush and was patient with me.

    2026-02-11

  • She was incredibly kind and listened to all of my concerns. I am someone who struggles with anxiety around doctors / medical procedures. She made me feel at ease and heard instead of gaslighting me.

    2026-02-11

  • She explained all my options

    2026-02-27

  • Dr. Goodman is one of the best doctors I've ever had in my entire life. She's smart, she's thorough, I totally trust her decisions and what she wants to do. I have referred another friend to her that was high risk and she took care of her and she loved her experience with her as well. There wasn't there's no one better at Mass General than Dr. Goodman. Given how many doctors I've had given my history that's saying a lot.

    2026-02-25

  • I always enjoy and appreciate seeing Dr Goodman.

    2026-02-04

  • I'm very well taken care of.

    2026-02-04

  • At every visit, I am continually impressed by Dr. Goodman's leadership and empathy. I could not have a better doctor.

    2026-02-02

  • My first time at Mass General at o I was very anxious. My doctor & nurse made me feel at ease as they spoke to me very calmly and confidently in what procedure would be done. I feel strong in my understanding and ready for my surgery.

    2026-01-30

  • I am thrilled to have Dr. Goodman as one of my providers.

    2026-01-26

  • She is the most wonderful doctor I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

    2026-01-23

  • I can't say enough nice things about Dr Goodman and her nurse [redacted]. After spending all the time I needed and answering all my questions, when I got home I thought of another question and asked it through the portal and was answered shortly.

    2026-01-12

  • I had my 1st appointment with Dr. Annekathryn Goodman and she was amazing. A truly caring doctor that spent the time of the visit getting to know me and explaining everything with detail as to what surgery is going to look like and the steps afterwards. The entire staff is amazing, caring and every detail is taking care of in a timely manner. I am very happy I will be in the care of this amazing team. It's made me feel very comfortable with what I have been diagnosed with.

    2026-01-07

  • The provider was so caring and receptive. She has wonderful people skills and made me feel so comfortable. She made me feel like I mattered.

    2026-01-07

  • She was excellent, took a lot of time with me and explained everything.

    2025-12-29

  • This doctor is exceptional. She not only is excellent medically but also is warm and caring.

    2025-12-29

  • Dr. Goodman is very compassionate and caring. She is very knowledgeable and thoughtful. Most of all, she is very patient and willing spending time to listen my concerns

    2025-12-26

  • AK GOODMAN IS THE BEST, MOST WONDERFUL DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFETIME. NOT ONLY IS SHE VERY PERSONABLE, KIND, AND THOUGHTFUL, BUT SHE HAS THE MOST EXPERTISE IN HER FIELD THAN ANY OTHER DOCTOR (I THINK IN THE WORLD). THAT IS WHY I HAVE ALWAYS FELT SO THANKFUL FOR HAVING HER FOR ALL THESE YEARS THRU CANCER, SURGERIES, AND WORRIES ABOUT MY FUTURE HEALTH AND THAT OF MY DAUGHTER'S. SHE FEELS LIKE FAMILY, AND I NEVER WANT TO BE WITHOUT HER.

    2025-12-24

  • Dr. Goodman is the best doctor who has ever treated me. Her kindness, compassion and expertise is amazing.

    2025-12-22

  • I had an amazing experience with Dr. Goodman. She's one of the best Drs I've seen in a long time. She was respectful, kind, thorough and clearly an expert at what she does. I felt she, heard and understood. I wish all Drs cared about their patients as much as she does.

    2025-12-07

  • Hi, yes, I just wanted to mention that Dr. Goodman and [redacted] are fabulous. They're a fabulous team. Everybody was very professional. They explained everything to me. They made sure that I was comfortable. They answered all my questions, even my family that came with me. I just wanted to say how grateful I am and very blessed that I have a great doctor and [redacted] as the technician nurse to take care of me. And the secretary and everybody else was very thoughtful, professional in every kind of way. I have nothing bad to say about anybody. Everybody was an awesome team. And I'm so glad and blessed that I had the greatest experience going to the Boston Hospital. Thank you so much and have a blessed day.

    2025-12-04

  • I wanted to take a moment to share how grateful I am for the care I've received. Dr. Goodman is truly exceptional, not only in her clinical knowledge, but in the way she treats patients as real people. She takes the time to listen without rushing, and made sure I felt heard and understood. Every conversation feels meaningful because she genuinely cares about what I'm saying and how I'm feeling. It's rare to meet a healthcare professional who combines skill, compassion, and humanity so seamlessly. Dr. Goodman's warmth, patience, and ability to truly connect makes every visit a positive experience. I'm incredibly appreciative of her dedication and I feel fortunate to be under the care of such a wonderful human being.

    2025-12-04

  • Dr. AK Goodman is a wonderful doctor. I am so grateful to be in her care.

    2025-12-01

  • Was amazing

    2025-11-26

  • Excellent appointment .Dr took the time to inquire about my life +experiences to know me as a person.Explained medical information and what needed to be done in great detail and how I felt about it .Relieved my anxiety and felt I was in good hands .

    2025-11-19

  • She is very caring and knowledgeable. She alleviated my fears and took my questions and anxiety seriously.

    2025-11-17

  • She was amazing. I felt so seen, heard, and cared for. I was blown away by her compassion and willingness to understand me.

    2025-11-17

  • I can't imagine you've ever gotten a stitch of negative feedback on AK as a physician. She's terrific. [redacted]

    2025-10-29

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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