Free Virtual Event:

Surgical and Nonsurgical approaches to the Management of Obesity

Thursday, October 24, 2024
 to  MT

During this free and virtual session, Dr. Good will discuss the latest options available for managing obesity, including both surgical interventions and nonsurgical treatments. Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery or exploring other weight management strategies, this event is an excellent opportunity to learn more.

The session will also feature dedicated time for a Q&A.

Wanda Good, DO is a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon specializing in metabolic, bariatric, anti-reflux (hiatal hernia), and robotic surgery.

Wanda M. Good, DO

Area of Focus:

  • Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
  • Metabolic and bariatric surgery
  • Hiatal hernia, Paraesophageal hernia
  • Anti-reflux surgery/Fundoplication
  • Upper endoscopy/Motility studies
  • Inguinal/femoral hernias
  • Stomach and small bowel disease
  • Gall bladder disease
  • Appendix disease
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  • About
  • Experience
  • Education/Training

About 

Wanda Good, DO is a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon specializing in metabolic, bariatric, anti-reflux (hiatal hernia), and robotic surgery.
 
A highly experienced and compassionate surgeon, Dr. Good is committed to providing comprehensive surgical care through education and collaboration with both English and Spanish speaking patients. She believes in supporting her patients through challenging and significant lifestyle changes with a program of whole person care that is key to their long-term well-being.
Dr. Good embraces advancements in technology, specifically utilizing the robotic approach, to perform advanced surgical procedures to facilitate a patient's best outcome.
 
Dr. Good completed general surgery residency training in Philadelphia, and southern New Jersey, at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and University of Medicine and Dentistry – NJ. She then completed additional Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic, Bariatric, Metabolic and Anti-reflux Surgery, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.
 
After spending 10 years in central Washington as Medical Director of a comprehensive metabolic, bariatric, and anti-reflux program, which was nationally recognized last year for best outcomes, Dr. Good is now relocating back to CO. She is looking forward to spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors.

Experience

Bariatric and General Surgeon: Lourdes Health | December 2016 - December 2023
Chair, Department of Surgery - March 2021 - December 2023

  • Medical Director, Lourdes Center for Metabolic and Bariatric
    Surgery - December 2016 - December 2023
  • Director, Robotic Surgery - May 2019 - December 2023

Bariatric and General Surgeon: Yakima Regional Medical Center | 2014 - 2016

  • Medical Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program
  • Director, Trauma Surgery
  • Vice Chair, Dept of Surgery
  • Chair, Professional Peer Review Committee

Education/Professional Training

Fellowship | Minimally Invasive, Advanced Laparoscopic/Robotic, Bariatric and Anti-Reflux Surgery Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  • University of Arizona-Tucson, AZ

Residency | General Surgery | Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

  • University of Medicine/Dentistry of New Jersey-Stratford, NJ
  • Administrative Chief Resident Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

Residency | General Surgery | Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Philadelphia, PA
  • Junior Resident

Traditional Rotating Internship-Surgical Emphasis |
Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Frankford Hospitals (now Aria Health) Philadelphia,
    Pennsylvania