Susan M. Goodman, MD

Rheumatology

HSS - Main Hospital

535 East 70th Street, 6th Floor

New York, NY 10021 Directions

(212) 606-1163

www.hss.edu

4.8 out of 5

2,014 verified ratings

2,014 Ratings, 24 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Mar 10, 2026
Dr Goodman, and her nurse took time to hear and address my concerns.

Mar 4, 2026
Dr Goodman is a superb physician.

Mar 3, 2026
The doctor was excellent. Listened and provided valuable insight into my condition.

Feb 25, 2026
Dr and staff very courteous/friendly, Dr explained everything clearly and thoroughly.

Feb 11, 2026
Feel very good after visit. Brought back hope to increase better quality of life. New approach, new ideas

Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Goodman is an active listener, delivers excellent patient care and is professional and empathetic! Her knowledge and treatment for RA is the best in the country!

Jan 20, 2026
I recommend Dr. Goodman to my friends.

Jan 13, 2026
When she walks into the room, you feel as if nothing else matters but to hear how you are feeling.

Jan 7, 2026
Dr. Goodman is an advocate for me as her patient.

Jan 7, 2026
I'm very pleased and completely satisfied with my provider.

Jan 6, 2026
Very comfortable

Dec 10, 2025
I came to HSS because I was a medical mystery. My left had begun to swell and I ended up in the emergency room of a NJ hospital. 4 days with no diagnosis. I went to (2) Rheumatologist, (2) hand surgeons, I also had xrays, (2) mri's, many blood tests. A rheumatologist in NJ diagnosed me with RA because I tested slightly positive for Anti-CCP once, testing afterwards were all negitive yet he started me on drug treatment for RA. I felt I needed to go to a leading hospital for Rheumatology and that's how I found Dr Goodman. She said my case was very unusual but that I came to the right place because at HSS we specialize in the unusual. From that moment in April of 2024 I knew I was in good hands. Dr Goodman collaborated with Dr [last name] and Dr [last name] to find the reason for my left swollen hand. I had a biopsy done by Dr [last name] in May of 2024 but was inconclusive. I lived with my condition until February of 2025 where I again ended up in ER of a NJ hospital with no answers again. I went back to Dr Goodman and she was so determined to find the answer but was adamant that it was not RA. She sent me back to Dr [last name] where he ordered aspirated fluid from my swollen hand on 3/7/25. Sure enough on 4/2/25 Dr [last name] called me to tell me that one of my cultures tested positive for the infection Mycobacterium Marium. I just finished 7 months of drug treatment and I am cured!!!! I was a medical mystery for 16 months until the team at HSS solved it!! I really can not put into words the appreciation for the team at HSS that worked to cure me. That's the difference...The Team. I was so impressed by how all the doctor communicated throughout the process...that made the difference. As an example, on my final appointment on 12/17/25 Dr [last name] walked 2 blocks over to Dr [last name]'s office so we could have a final group meeting all together to review the results....where else does this happen? That god for Dr Goodman for not giving up on believing it was an infection and not RA and guiding the team to find the answers. I love all of them,,,I really mean it,,,I have my life back!!

Dec 9, 2025
HSS is the best

Dec 3, 2025
friendly...put me at ease.

Dec 1, 2025
Everyone was just great.

Dec 1, 2025
I had an informative experience. Thank you.

Nov 19, 2025
My reason for the appointment was due to a reaction from a recent surgery and she has taken all the necessary steps to help control and manage my symptoms.

Nov 19, 2025
Compassionate care.

Nov 12, 2025
Dr. Susan is very humble. She listens very carefully and answers all of my questions.

Nov 4, 2025
First class specialist. Deserves a week or two in Dubai at your expense

Sep 17, 2025
Listens to what I hve to say

Sep 15, 2025
I wish Dr. Goodman could be my all my doctors - Primary Care, Orthopedist, Cardiologist, Gastroenterologist, Dermatologist, everything! I felt she saw me and heard me and was genuinely concerned about my problems. I left her office feeling hopeful about my health for the first time in quite a while.

Sep 15, 2025
Dr. Goodman always takes as much time as needed to listen to my concerns, answer my questions and problem solve as necessary. I trust her completely.

Sep 9, 2025
The doctor was thorough and knowledgeable. I was thrilled that I made the decision to see Dr, Goodman.