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Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, MD

General Surgery*
3.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, MD

Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Patients rated Dr. Goodchild an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Goodchild works at Practice in Columbus, GA with other offices in Cedar Falls, IA and Waterloo, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Goodchild's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Columbus Regional Medical Group - Surgical Assoc
    920 18th St, Columbus, GA 31901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 649-6600
  2. 2
    Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center
    515 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 268-3990
  3. 3
    Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (319) 272-5000
  4. 4
    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
    710 Center St, Columbus, GA 31901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 571-1454

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  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

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Lipomas
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Lipomas
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist

Treatment frequency



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Lipomas
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710283460
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Ross University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Malcolm Goodchild, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Goodchild is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Goodchild has seen patients for Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Goodchild on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Goodchild. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Goodchild.

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