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Perpetua Goodall, MD

Perpetua Goodall, MD

2018 Senior Faculty Scholars

Dr. Perpetua Goodall is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Northwestern University. She graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed her residency in General Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago. Immediately following residency, she joined the faculty in the OB/GYN department at the University of Chicago and has developed one of the largest clinical practices within the department. She is committed to providing comprehensive quality care for women throughout their reproductive lifespan from adolescence to menopause. She is particularly skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomies. She has been involved in clinical trials focusing on alternative treatment options for fibroids. As a respected clinical educator, Dr. Goodall is actively involved in both resident and medical student training and has received several teaching awards. She has held important leadership positions including Assistant Residency Program Director and Division Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Goodall is now a Bucksbaum Senior Faculty Scholar.