Karen Godette, MD

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Role

Radiation Oncology
Specialty

Breast Cancer Prostate Cancer Sarcoma
Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Practicing Since

1992

Call 404-686-2391

Background

Karen Godette, MD, has served as medical director of the radiation oncology department at Emory University Hospital Midtown since 2001. Dr. Godette is board certified in radiation oncology and a clinical member of Winship Cancer Institute and Emory Proton Therapy Center. She specializes in brachytherapy, intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) and proton therapy. Her practice sees patients with breast malignancies, prostate cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

Dr. Godette played a central role in creating a radiation oncology residency program at Emory. She served for 10 years as director of the residency program. She has also served as the medical director and advisor for the Grady Radiation Therapy Technology School since 1998.

She is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society, American Medical Women's Association, American Board of Radiology and National Medical Association, where she served as chair of the radiology section from 2005-2007.
She is actively involved in the community and participates in health fairs, educational workshops, multidisciplinary panels and support groups. She is also active in the international arena, working in partnership with colleagues in developing countries to advance the delivery and standard of cancer care.

Dr. Godette received her MS and MD degrees from Howard University in Washington, DC, where she also completed a year-long transitional internship. She completed residency in radiation oncology at Columbia University New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she served as chief resident.

Titles & Roles

Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Director of Radiation Oncology

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

Education & Training

Education

Residency, Radiation Oncology, 1992
Columbia Presbyterian Med Ctr
Internship, Radiation Oncology, 1989
Howard University Hospital
Medical Education, MD, 1988
Howard University College of Medicine
Medical Education, 1988
Howard University College of Medicine

Board Certifications

Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 1995

Professional Memberships

American Board of Radiology
American Medical Women's Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Connective Tissue Oncology Society
National Medical Association

Research

Publications

Title/Journal	Authors	Publication Date
Utilization, health care expenditures, and patient costs of definitive treatment modalities for localized prostate cancer in the United States. Cancer	NT Sebastian, D Patil, PR Patel, AB Jani, BW Hershatter, VR Dhere, KD Godette, CA Lorentz, AD Weiss, SS Joshi, MG Sanda, SA Patel	03/15/2025
Intraoperative radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer. Journal of surgical oncology	L Schwieger, JM Switchenko, Y Cao, I Amaniera, R Phillips-Reed, K Godette, M Rizzo	10/01/2024
Impact of Rectal Spacer on Toxicity Reduction in Men Treated With Proton Versus Photon Therapy. International journal of particle therapy	VR Dhere, S Goyal, J Zhou, NT Sebastian, AB Patel, S Hanasoge, PR Patel, J Shelton, KD Godette, BW Hershatter, AB Jani, SA Patel	09/01/2024
Impact of androgen deprivation therapy in patients with unfavorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer receiving brachytherapy-based dose-escalated radiation therapy. Journal of contemporary brachytherapy	NT Sebastian, S Goyal, Y Liu, V Dhere, AB Jani, B Hershatter, PR Patel, JW Shelton, S Hanasoge, KD Godette, SA Patel	08/01/2024
Association of Radiation Facility Volume with Overall Survival in Patients with Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated with Radiation and Androgen Deprivation Therapy. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	N Sebastian, S Goyal, Y Liu, PR Patel, S Hanasoge, VR Dhere, JW Shelton, KD Godette, A Jani, B Hershatter, B Fischer-Valuck, SA Patel	10/01/2023
Rapid unpaired CBCT-based synthetic CT for CBCT-guided adaptive radiotherapy. Journal of applied clinical medical physics	JF Wynne, Y Lei, S Pan, T Wang, M Pasha, K Luca, J Roper, P Patel, SA Patel, K Godette, AB Jani, X Yang	10/01/2023
Radiation Facility Volume and Survival for Men With Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated with Radiation and Androgen Deprivation Therapy. JAMA network open	N Sebastian, S Goyal, Y Liu, JR Janopaul-Naylor, PR Patel, VR Dhere, S Hanasoge, JW Shelton, KD Godette, AB Jani, B Hershatter, B Fischer-Valuck, SA Patel	08/01/2023
Pathologic Complete Response and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Localized Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treated With Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy or Radiotherapy: The NRG/RTOG 9514 and 0630 Nonrandomized Clinical Trials. JAMA oncology	D Wang, J Harris, WG Kraybill, B Eisenberg, DG Kirsch, DS Ettinger, JM Kane, PN Barry, A Naghavi, CR Freeman, YL Chen, YJ Hitchcock, M Bedi, KE Salerno, D Severin, KD Godette, NA Larrier, WJ Curran, PA Torres-Saavedra, DR Lucas	05/01/2023
Time to Radiation after Oncoplastic Reduction versus After Lumpectomy. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open	T Marxen, P Chan, N Baker, KD Godette, TM Styblo, GW Carlson, A Losken	05/01/2023
Regional Nodal Irradiation for Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancer Patients With Pathologic Negative Nodes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Clinical breast cancer	A Schlafstein, Y Liu, S Goyal, S Kahn, K Godette, J Lin, MA Torres, TJ Royce, SA Patel	02/01/2022
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy Treatment Planning for Postmastectomy Patients with Metallic Port Tissue Expanders. Advances in radiation oncology	M Zhu, K Langen, EM Nichols, Y Lin, S Flampouri, KD Godette, SW Dutta, MW McDonald, SA Patel	01/01/2022
Impact of Metastasectomy and Aggressive Local Therapy in Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma: An Analysis of the NCDB. Annals of surgical oncology	M Abugideiri, J Janopaul-Naylor, J Switchenko, S Tian, W Read, R Press, S Oskouei, N Reimer, M Ferris, RJ Cassidy, M Behera, D Monson, J Landry, KD Godette, PR Patel	01/01/2022
Early Comparative Toxicity Outcomes of Patients With Prostate Cancer Receiving Initial Cryotherapy and Radiotherapy Salvage. Clinical genitourinary cancer	C Jiang, K Godette, WA Hall, JK Bennett, P Rossi, S Cooper, AB Jani, PR Patel	06/01/2021
Overall Survival After Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer With Proton Beam Therapy, External-Beam Photon Therapy, or Brachytherapy. Clinical genitourinary cancer	Y Liu, SA Patel, AB Jani, TW Gillespie, PR Patel, KD Godette, BW Hershatter, JW Shelton, MW McDonald	06/01/2021
Immunomodulatory Low-Dose Whole-Lung Radiation for Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019-Related Pneumonia. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	CB Hess, TH Nasti, VR Dhere, TJ Kleber, JM Switchenko, ZS Buchwald, WA Stokes, BD Weinberg, N Rouphael, JP Steinberg, KD Godette, DJ Murphy, R Ahmed, WJ Curran, MK Khan	03/15/2021
Influence of Timing Between Androgen Deprivation Therapy and External Beam Radiation Therapy in Patients With Localized, High-Risk Prostate Cancer. Advances in radiation oncology	NS McCall, Y Liu, SA Patel, B Hershatter, D Moghanaki, KD Godette, S Hanasoge, P Patel, BW Fischer-Valuck, JW Shelton, AB Jani	01/01/2021
Patient-reported outcomes after Low-dose-rate versus High-dose-rate brachytherapy boost in combination with external beam radiation for intermediate and high risk prostate cancer. Brachytherapy	VR Dhere, BW Fischer-Valuck, S Goyal, Y Liu, TM Morgan, E Ghavidel, DM Moghanaki, BW Hershatter, PR Patel, AB Jani, KD Godette, PJ Rossi, SA Patel	01/01/2021
A Call to Action: Radiation Oncology Trials and Minority Enrollment. Practical radiation oncology	AH Kesarwala, KD Godette, JD Bradley	01/01/2021
Low-dose whole-lung radiation for COVID-19 pneumonia: Planned day 7 interim analysis of a registered clinical trial. Cancer	CB Hess, ZS Buchwald, W Stokes, TH Nasti, JM Switchenko, BD Weinberg, JP Steinberg, KD Godette, D Murphy, R Ahmed, WJ Curran, MK Khan	12/01/2020
Immunomodulatory Low-Dose Whole-Lung Radiation for Patients with COVID-19-Related Pneumonia. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	CB Hess, ZS Buchwald, WA Stokes, T Nasti, J Switchenko, BD Weinberg, N Rouphael, JP Steinberg, KD Godette, DJ Murphy, R Ahmed, WJ Curran, MK Khan	12/01/2020
Analysis of Radiation Facility Volume and Survival in Men With Lymph Node-Positive Prostate Cancer Treated With Radiation and Androgen Deprivation Therapy. JAMA network open	SA Patel, S Goyal, Y Liu, D Moghanaki, PR Patel, S Hanasoge, VR Dhere, JW Shelton, KD Godette, AB Jani, B Hershatter, BW Fischer-Valuck	12/01/2020
Impact of Regional Nodal Irradiation and Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation on Long-Term Breast Retraction and Poor Cosmetic Outcome in Breast Cancer Survivors. Clinical breast cancer	D Wang, X Yang, J He, J Lin, S Henry, G Brown, L Chu, KD Godette, ST Kahn, T Liu, MA Torres	02/01/2020
Full axillary lymph node dissection and increased breast epidermal thickness 1 year after radiation therapy for breast cancer. Journal of surgical oncology	JY Lin, X Yang, M Serra, AH Miller, KD Godette, ST Kahn, S Henry, G Brown, T Liu, MA Torres	12/01/2019
The importance of surgery in scalp angiosarcomas. Surgical oncology	RJ Cassidy, JM Switchenko, ML Yushak, N Madden, MK Khan, DK Monson, JJ Beitler, JC Landry, KD Godette, TW Gillespie, KR Patel	12/01/2018
Increase in PD-L1 expression after pre-operative radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma. Oncoimmunology	KR Patel, A Martinez, JM Stahl, SJ Logan, AJ Perricone, MJ Ferris, ZS Buchwald, M Chowdhary, KA Delman, DK Monson, SV Oskouei, NB Reimer, K Cardona, MA Edgar, KD Godette	01/01/2018
The Oncologic Impact of Postoperative Complications Following Resection of Truncal and Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Annals of surgical oncology	JS Broecker, CG Ethun, DK Monson, AG Lopez-Aguiar, N Le, M McInnis, K Godette, NB Reimer, SV Oskouei, KA Delman, CA Staley, SK Maithel, K Cardona	11/01/2017
Quality of Life and Performance Status From a Substudy Conducted Within a Prospective Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Concurrent Accelerated Radiation Plus Cisplatin With or Without Cetuximab for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma: NRG Oncology Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 0522. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	MT Truong, Q Zhang, DI Rosenthal, M List, R Axelrod, E Sherman, R Weber, PF Nguyen-Tân, A El-Naggar, A Konski, J Galvin, D Schwartz, A Trotti, C Silverman, A Singh, K Godette, JA Bonner, CU Jones, AS Garden, G Shenouda, C Matthiesen, QT Le, D Bruner	03/15/2017
Impact of ¹⁸F-Fluciclovine PET on Target Volume Definition for Postprostatectomy Salvage Radiotherapy: Initial Findings from a Randomized Trial. Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine	AB Jani, E Schreibmann, PJ Rossi, J Shelton, K Godette, P Nieh, VA Master, O Kucuk, M Goodman, R Halkar, S Cooper, Z Chen, DM Schuster	03/01/2017
Benefit of adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving therapy among elderly women with T1-T2N0 estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer. Cancer	BR Eaton, R Jiang, MA Torres, ST Kahn, K Godette, TL Lash, KC Ward	10/01/2016
The 21-gene recurrence score and locoregional recurrence in breast cancer patients. Annals of surgical oncology	NK Jegadeesh, S Kim, RS Prabhu, GM Oprea, DS Yu, KG Godette, AB Zelnak, D Mister, JM Switchenko, MA Torres	04/01/2015
Local recurrence patterns in breast cancer patients treated with oncoplastic reduction mammaplasty and radiotherapy. Annals of surgical oncology	BR Eaton, A Losken, D Okwan-Duodu, DM Schuster, JM Switchenko, D Mister, K Godette, MA Torres	01/01/2014
The association between C-reactive protein (CRP) level and biochemical failure-free survival in patients after radiation therapy for nonmetastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Cancer	WA Hall, DC Nickleach, VA Master, RS Prabhu, PJ Rossi, K Godette, S Cooper, AB Jani	09/15/2013
Radiation field design and patterns of locoregional recurrence following definitive radiotherapy for breast cancer. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	SA Chen, DM Schuster, D Mister, T Liu, K Godette, MA Torres	02/01/2013
Treatment efficiency of volumetric modulated arc therapy in comparison with intensity-modulated radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer. Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR	WA Hall, TH Fox, X Jiang, RS Prabhu, PJ Rossi, K Godette, AB Jani	02/01/2013
Reduced acute toxicity associated with the use of volumetric modulated arc therapy for the treatment of adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Practical radiation oncology	WA Hall, L Colbert, D Nickleach, J Shelton, DM Marcus, J Switchenko, PJ Rossi, K Godette, S Cooper, AB Jani	01/01/2013
Matched cohort analysis of outcomes of definitive radiotherapy for prostate cancer in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	S Kahn, A Jani, S Edelman, P Rossi, K Godette, J Landry, C Anderson	05/01/2012
The impact of skin-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction in patients with Stage III breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and postmastectomy radiation. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	R Prabhu, K Godette, G Carlson, A Losken, S Gabram, C Fasola, R O'Regan, A Zelnak, M Torres	03/15/2012
Anatomic tumor location influences the success of contemporary limb-sparing surgery and radiation among adults with soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	MP Korah, AT Deyrup, DK Monson, SV Oskouei, SW Weiss, J Landry, KD Godette	02/01/2012
Treatment adherence and outcome in women with inflammatory breast cancer: does race matter? Cancer	F Andic, K Godette, R O'Regan, A Zelnak, T Liu, M Rizzo, S Gabram, M Torres	12/15/2011
The negative effect of triple-negative breast cancer on outcome after breast-conserving therapy. Annals of surgical oncology	SS Zaky, M Lund, KA May, KD Godette, JJ Beitler, LR Holmes, RM O'Regan, ES Yu, DS Yu, JC Landry	10/01/2011
Three-year outcomes of breast intensity-modulated radiation therapy with simultaneous integrated boost. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	MW McDonald, KD Godette, DJ Whitaker, LW Davis, PA Johnstone	06/01/2010
A review of low-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy--techniques and outcomes. Journal of the National Medical Association	DM Marcus, AB Jani, K Godette, PJ Rossi	06/01/2010
Long-term outcomes of IMRT for breast cancer: a single-institution cohort analysis. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics	MW McDonald, KD Godette, EK Butker, LW Davis, PA Johnstone	11/15/2008
International collaborations in radiation oncology: a single-institution experience in academic outreach. Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR	AB Jani, N Esiashvili, D Cassels, K Godette, PA Johnstone	09/01/2008

Awards

Dr. Godette was awarded the Woodruff Fund Clinical Teaching Support Award in Radiation Oncology in 2002 for her commitment to teaching. She was listed as one of Atlanta Magazine's "Top Doctors" in 2016 through 2018.

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One star One star One star One star One star	04/11/2025	Doctor was very professional and courteous
One star One star One star One star One star	04/09/2025	My doctor listened to me and bedside manners were excellent. I enjoyed my first visit and look forward to my treatment plan.
One star One star One star One star One star	04/02/2025	excellent job
One star One star One star One star One star	03/29/2025	Dr. Godette is warm, personable, and knowledgeable.
One star One star One star One star One star	03/27/2025	Very professional.
One star One star One star One star One star	03/26/2025	No complaints. Awesome Drs. Caring understanding, asked questions about my knowledge about my visit. No complaints.
One star One star One star One star One star	03/20/2025	Very satisfied.
One star One star One star One star One star	02/25/2025	Superior
One star One star One star One star One star	02/19/2025	Good
One star One star One star One star One star	02/14/2025	They went step by step with questions and answers about everything in detail
One star One star One star One star One star	02/13/2025	I am, well, pleased with the degree of my care.
One star One star One star One star One star	02/07/2025	Excellent.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/31/2025	Dr. Godette clearly explain to me my 0ptions and now I have to make my decision on moving forward
One star One star One star One star One star	01/24/2025	Patient care excellent
One star One star One star One star One star	01/11/2025	Good experience: providers demonstrated teamwork on my behalf.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/03/2025	Love the care I'm receiving.
One star One star One star One star One star	12/18/2024	Dr Godette made me feel very comfortable and her explanations were easy to understand.
One star One star One star One star One star	12/17/2024	Very professional and caring
One star One star One star One star One star	11/29/2024	Very informative and comforting
One star One star One star One star One star	11/27/2024	Dr. Goddette a d the other doctor are top notch ! Answered all of my questions and and gave excellent advice !
One star One star One star One star One star	11/22/2024	Great team of professionals to place your trust.
One star One star One star One star One star	11/22/2024	Excellent
One star One star One star One star One star	11/12/2024	Dr. Godette is very caring and knowledgeable.
One star One star One star One star One star	10/26/2024	The PA listened to my questions and gave the answers I needed and Dr Godelle explained what her presence with Dr Phillips would be; and answered all questions asked.
One star One star One star One star One star	10/19/2024	Great
One star One star One star One star One star	10/17/2024	Dr. Godette is a consummate professional who sincerely listens to understand all issues of concern. Afterwards, she offers sound, fact based recommendations for appropriate treatment.
One star One star One star One star One star	10/16/2024	Hate to have cancer but this is the place to be if you have it.
One star One star One star One star One star	09/27/2024	Dr Godette was very thorough and helpful. She explained the situation and all the confusing parts to come. She provided a kind exam and took the time to explain things to my partner as well
One star One star One star One star One star	09/08/2024	Good experience during my visit.
One star One star One star One star One star	08/21/2024	Exceptional care
One star One star One star One star One star	08/21/2024	All of the staff from valet to check in to doctors were great! Especially the techs who's caring attitude, compassion and professionalism made my treatments a better experience than expected. Always smiling, concerned with my comfort and generally pleasant people.
One star One star One star One star One star	08/09/2024	Dr. Godette was very professional. She was very specific about the path to take in regard to my treatment with the radiation.
One star One star One star One star One star	08/09/2024	I love Dr. Godette! She is very attentive to detail and concerns of my recovery
One star One star One star One star One star	08/07/2024	I have mentioned many times of having selected the right place for healing to occur.
One star One star One star One star One star	07/26/2024	I really appreciate Dr Godette's knowledge and bedside manner.
One star One star One star One star One star	07/19/2024	My questions and concerns were addressed.
One star One star One star One star One star	07/17/2024	All experiences were excellent.
One star One star One star Empty star Empty star	07/10/2024	I did not see any of your list of healthcare professionals; I was serviced by a radiology technician
One star One star One star One star One star	06/29/2024	Likelihood of recommending "Very Good" especially if she were employed somewhere other than Emory
One star One star One star One star One star	06/26/2024	Radiation therapists Brenda, Rafael, Alexis, Teddy and Ian are excellent techs, professionals, and compassionate with people like me that we are fighting cancer. Excellent staff.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/29/2024	She is extremely smart & provide very good details.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/22/2024	Very professional, answered all my questions and calmed my apprehensions.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/17/2024	Dr Godette was very informative about my diagnosis and treatment plan moving forward.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/11/2024	Staff covered all my questions completely.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/08/2024	Referred to ICC. It took a while but was worth it.
One star One star One star One star One star	05/08/2024	NP Kamm provided the patient a list of things he must do. She clearly explained potential health issues to watch for and guidance as to what action to take in the event an issue was present. Patient and spouse were thus able to have a clear understanding of the things that must be done in order to enhance his healing.