Biography
Michael Goodman, MD, MMM, FAAP
Chair
Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
Education and Training
| Medical School: | MD - Ross University, Roseau, Dominica, WI, MMM - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Internship: | Pediatrics - Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ |
| Residencies: |
Pediatrics - Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ Child Neurology - SUNY at Brooklyn College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY |
| Fellowship: | Clinical Neurophysiology -Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Child Neurology
Special Interests
Seizures, concussions, fetal neurology
Memberships
- Brain Injury Association of New Jersey
- NJ Council of Children's Hospital
- NJ Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
- Eastern Association of Electroencephalographers
- Philadelphia Neurological Society
- American College of Physician Executives
- American Epilepsy Society
- Child Neurology Society
- American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Awards & Honors
Chief Resident, Pediatrics, Overlook Hospital
Chief Resdient, Child Neurology, SUNY Brooklyn
Fellow, American Academiy of Pediatrics
Fellow, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
Fellow, American Epilepsy Society
Fellow, Philadelphia College of Physicians
Top Docs - Philadelphia Magazine, SJ Magazine, New Jersey Magazine, Inside New Jersey, New Jersey Monthly (since 2001), America's Most Honored Professionals (since 2016)
About Me
I treat every patient as a unique individual, never as a routine case. It is my deepest commitment to meet each child and their family with empathy, respect, and my full, undivided attention. I strive to empower my patients and their loved ones through clear guidance and compassion. Caring for children is a privilege I treasure. Their resilience, curiosity, and honesty continually inspire me, and it is an honor to support them and their families through some of their most vulnerable times.
I hope my patients and their families all say that I consistently demonstrate timeliness, respect, listening to make them feel understood, and that they leave my examination with an understanding of their condition and a clear management plan.
Dr. Goodman’s was recruited to Cooper to serve as the chief of Pediatrics in 2010. His clinical focus includes epilepsy, fetal and neonatal neurology, concussion, and developmental disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder). Dr. Goodman has served as an examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology, and the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists. He has served as president of the Philadelphia Neurological Society and the Eastern Association of Electroencephalographers. He serves on several community boards including Center for Family Services, Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, Camden Health and Athletic Association, Kipp Cooper Norcross Academy, and Raise the Bar.