Karen Godette, MD
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RoleRadiation Oncology
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Research Program
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Practicing Since1992
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (475 ratings)
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.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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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 |
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 | 08/29/2024 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Clinical breast cancer |
A Schlafstein, Y Liu, S Goyal, S Kahn, K Godette, J Lin, MA Torres, TJ Royce, SA Patel | 02/01/2022 |
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 |
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 |
Clinical genitourinary cancer |
C Jiang, K Godette, WA Hall, JK Bennett, P Rossi, S Cooper, AB Jani, PR Patel | 06/01/2021 |
Clinical genitourinary cancer |
Y Liu, SA Patel, AB Jani, TW Gillespie, PR Patel, KD Godette, BW Hershatter, JW Shelton, MW McDonald | 06/01/2021 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Annals of surgical oncology |
BR Eaton, A Losken, D Okwan-Duodu, DM Schuster, JM Switchenko, D Mister, K Godette, MA Torres | 01/01/2014 |
Cancer |
WA Hall, DC Nickleach, VA Master, RS Prabhu, PJ Rossi, K Godette, S Cooper, AB Jani | 09/15/2013 |
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics |
SA Chen, DM Schuster, D Mister, T Liu, K Godette, MA Torres | 02/01/2013 |
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 |
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 |
International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics |
S Kahn, A Jani, S Edelman, P Rossi, K Godette, J Landry, C Anderson | 05/01/2012 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR |
AB Jani, N Esiashvili, D Cassels, K Godette, PA Johnstone | 09/01/2008 |
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11/29/2024 |
Very informative and comforting |
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11/27/2024 |
Dr. Goddette a d the other doctor are top notch ! Answered all of my questions and and gave excellent advice ! |
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11/22/2024 |
Excellent |
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11/22/2024 |
Great team of professionals to place your trust. |
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11/12/2024 |
Dr. Godette is very caring and knowledgeable. |
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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. |
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10/19/2024 |
Great |
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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. |
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10/16/2024 |
Hate to have cancer but this is the place to be if you have it. |
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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 |
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09/08/2024 |
Good experience during my visit. |
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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. |
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08/21/2024 |
Exceptional care |
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08/09/2024 |
I love Dr. Godette! She is very attentive to detail and concerns of my recovery |
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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. |
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08/07/2024 |
I have mentioned many times of having selected the right place for healing to occur. |
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07/26/2024 |
I really appreciate Dr Godette's knowledge and bedside manner. |
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07/19/2024 |
My questions and concerns were addressed. |
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07/17/2024 |
All experiences were excellent. |
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07/10/2024 |
I did not see any of your list of healthcare professionals; I was serviced by a radiology technician |
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06/29/2024 |
Likelihood of recommending "Very Good" especially if she were employed somewhere other than Emory |
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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. |
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05/29/2024 |
She is extremely smart & provide very good details. |
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05/22/2024 |
Very professional, answered all my questions and calmed my apprehensions. |
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05/17/2024 |
Dr Godette was very informative about my diagnosis and treatment plan moving forward. |
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05/11/2024 |
Staff covered all my questions completely. |
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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. |
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05/08/2024 |
Referred to ICC. It took a while but was worth it. |
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05/05/2024 |
Dr. Godette's review and discussion of my options was extremely thorough and much appreciated. |
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05/01/2024 |
Doctor was very helpful and thorough in explaining to me what the procedures that I would be having in future appointments. |
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04/24/2024 |
I didn't see Dr. Godette on 4/23/24 |
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04/12/2024 |
Good |
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04/11/2024 |
Both Dr Godette and Resident Dr were excellent |
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04/05/2024 |
Dr. Goddette is an amazing provider. She was respectful, empathetic, sympathetic to my fears and concerns. She explained everything in detail. |
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03/28/2024 |
Very good |
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03/14/2024 |
Received excellent care |
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03/14/2024 |
So- Dr. Godette is a treasure. She and her resident both were very approachable and asked several times for feedback or if we had questions during our appt. Dr. Godette explained her thought process and treatment goals concisely and clearly- and she was very accommodating with even some of the (I'm sure silly ) uninformed questions that I had. Patients who must go through radiation are fearful- and Dr. Godette is a thoughtful and empathetic provider. Recommend. |
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03/12/2024 |
Dr Godette's examination of my breast was one of the most thorough I've ever experienced. You could feel the intelligence in her touch. Her manner is warm patient and reassuring and she answered my questions in a very compassionate and straightforward manner |
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03/01/2024 |
We didn't discuss risks a lot but I didn't ask a lot about it. Dr Godette was fantastic at explaining the situation and options. |
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02/23/2024 |
I have full trust in Abi and Dr Godette |
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02/13/2024 |
I would recommend my care team to everyone |
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02/09/2024 |
Dr. Goddette was exceptionally professional and thorough. Was patient while answering all my questions and concerns. |
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01/31/2024 |
Everything is going well |
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01/27/2024 |
Excellent evaluatiion of treatment options |
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01/25/2024 |
Dr Gadette was fabulous! Dr Gadette answered all my questions and was very patient. There was a resident doctor who came in prior to Dr Gadette. He answered all my questions too. |
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01/11/2024 |
Very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns. |
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01/11/2024 |
Dr.Goddett and the young man assisting her are fantastic. |
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01/09/2024 |
Treatment was very good by everyone |
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12/22/2023 |
Dr. Godette and her resident were amazing! The conversation was casual, but very focused on my new diagnosis and treatment options. Neither hesitated to answer any of my questions or address my concerns. Dr. Godette even explained literature I read regarding one of the treatments on the table. I felt very comfortable and walked away feeling like I had the best to care for me. |
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12/22/2023 |
Professional! |
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12/13/2023 |
Very good!! |
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12/10/2023 |
Respectful and professional |
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12/06/2023 |
Good |
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11/15/2023 |
Dr.Godette is a very caring and understanding doctor, that takes the time to listen to you ,before giving her professional opinion about your concern. I,think most of all ,she assures you that,you are important and she will do all that is medically necessary to treat you that will be best for your condition at that stage of your heath condition. Thank You for your compassion. |
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11/11/2023 |
We really like Dr. Godette. |
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11/10/2023 |
Dr Goodette was super. She went over all my test results explaining everything. She is very informative, friendly. Put me at ease and when leaving I felt better about my future. |
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10/31/2023 |
Dr. Godette ask the questions Iin a clear manner that allow you to give a detailed explanation of how you are truly feeling, without feeling intimated or uncomfortable with how you respond, in order for Her to diagnose how to give treatment. |
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10/26/2023 |
Overall, above excellent explanation, treatment care, and high quality of care. Would highly recommend to Emory and Dr. Godette as a Nationally Recognized Oncology Medical Expert and Physician. |
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10/25/2023 |
Great experience |
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10/25/2023 |
I was not given access to speak to a doctor during this visit. Maybe if I insisted more I would have but the nurse helped me with most of my questions and since I was told I would get the opportunity to meet with my doctor at Monday's appointment since that's when she was in I decided to just wait instead of trying to speak to a different doctor that really doesn't know my case. I think that given I was there for my first radiation treatment I should have had at least a few minutes of face time with a physician. |
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10/21/2023 |
No issues |
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10/18/2023 |
Provider acted dismissive at times. |
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10/06/2023 |
Did not interact with doctor. I, was in for treatment only. |
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09/15/2023 |
Because they were precisely |
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09/10/2023 |
Dr. Godette was very thorough in helping us to understand, my condition and the choices of treatment plans ,that will be available for current stage of condition. Very professional,and patient caring. |
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09/07/2023 |
Great visit |
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09/06/2023 |
I feel Dr Goodette explained what to expect in a way that puts me more at ease without sugar coating the process |
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09/06/2023 |
Really like Dr. Godette and her approach. She is very good to work with! |
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08/30/2023 |
Not clear when to start treatment due to low PSA levels. |
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08/25/2023 |
Everyone I interacted with was professional, polite and understanding. I was completely satisfied with my visit. |
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08/17/2023 |
Again, the questions I gave to the nurse before the doctor came in were never addressed |
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08/16/2023 |
Dr. Godette is AWESOME and I feel very good about having her in my corner! My wife is a retired RN and feels very good about Dr. Godette approach as well. |
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08/09/2023 |
Great communication |
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08/09/2023 |
Very attentive and caring |
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07/27/2023 |
I'm very satisfied with treatment. Friends and family are well aware of my recommendations |
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07/21/2023 |
Treatment options may be more evident after PSAM PET scan. |
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07/04/2023 |
Both Dr. Godette and the physician assisting her were very knowledgeable and thorough in explanations given. They were both open to answering any questions asked and patient in doing so. |
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06/27/2023 |
Both doctors were excellent! They were compassionate, competent, and committed to listening and responding to my concerns. They are a gift to the radiology profession and a blessing to patients. Emory is very fortunate to have them both. |
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06/27/2023 |
Good |
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06/16/2023 |
Emory, and it's reputation speaks for itself |
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06/13/2023 |
From parking lot to my tsfiationy every one takes time to speak and make my day better |
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06/01/2023 |
Professional with a true concern for patient's wellness. |
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04/20/2023 |
Helpful with pointing me n the right direction about a matter I inquired about! |
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04/13/2023 |
Good |
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03/09/2023 |
Excellent |
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02/24/2023 |
Very patient, professional, knowledgeable. Took time to make sure my questions were answered |
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02/17/2023 |
Both doctor/physician assistant was very thorough |
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02/03/2023 |
DR. Godette is the Best. |
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02/01/2023 |
The staff, nurse practitioner and the doctor all took time to answer questions and to provide complete explanations for their recommendations. My wife and I were very comfortable asking questions and their responses. |
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01/27/2023 |
These people fail to understand the importance to communicate with sincerity empathy and a true since to make one fill they TRULLY care about the wellbeing of the patient. That attribute is missing and it feels troublesome, because the patient DOSENT know status of anything concerning their care and treatment. |
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01/11/2023 |
Took time to ensure your understanding of the information being presented. Listened to ensure they understood your concerns as well as your discern of treatments available. |
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01/06/2023 |
Good experience |