Dr. Daniel Goodman, MD
Refractive Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Cornea & External Diseases Specialist
Professional statement
Daniel F. Goodman, M.D. is a Corneal and Refractive Surgery - LASIK specialist. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and at California Pacific Medical Center. He was Medical Director at the Stanford Laser Vision Correction Center (San Francisco) from 1996-1997, and was recently named to the “Best Doctors in the Bay Area” (San Francisco Focus Magazine), “Best Doctors in America: Pacific Region” and “Best Doctors in America” from the prestigious Woodward-White publication (an award bestowed by his peers). Dr. Goodman received his undergraduate degree (with highest distinction, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his Medical Degree (with highest distinction, Alpha Omega Alpha) from the University of Michigan Medical School. He then completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco, and a Cornea and External Disease Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore (Heed Fellowship). Dr. Goodman was Co-Director of the Corneal Surgical Service at UCSF (1988-90) before establishing his private practice in downtown San Francisco in 1990. He specializes in Refractive Surgery including Laser Vision Correction, Cornea and External Diseases of the eye, Corneal Transplantation, and complicated Cataract and Lens Implants. Dr. Goodman has lectured nationally, conducted research, and published peer-reviewed articles in his areas of specialty. He has helped train many other Ophthalmologists in the principles and techniques of Ophthalmic Surgery, including Refractive Surgery and Laser Vision Correction.Dr. Goodman is the Team Ophthalmologist for the San Francisco Giants.
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Specialties
- Ophthalmologist
- Cornea & External Diseases Specialist
- Refractive Surgeon
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- California Pacific Medical Center - Pacific Campus
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Michigan, Doctor of Medicine
- University of California, San Francisco, Residency in Ophthalmology
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases
Professional memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
- Dr. Goodman is a volunteer ophthalmologist for the San Francisco Free Clinic and at San Francisco General Hospital
- Dr. Goodman has been a state and national speed-skating champion, and in recent years has set a national record for the 300-meter speed-skate sprint (age 35 and over)
- Team Ophthalmologist for the San Francisco Giants
Zocdoc awards
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1679758635
Office locations
Daniel F. Goodman, MD
2211 Bush St, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
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