Alireza Goodarzi, MD

Get to know Alireza Goodarzi, MD, family medicine resident.

Career goal: Family medicine

“I’ve noticed that at LVHN the aim is to create a close-knit group. This is an important aspect of support that exists among all members of our program.”

What makes your LVHN training program different than other programs across the country?

I was born in Tehran and grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo, N.Y., where I later attended the University of New York at Buffalo and studied biology and theater. It was during participation in our theater production when I experienced the value of working together firsthand. I channeled this collaborative spirit toward volunteering with my local community as well, in which I helped address the health care needs of our local underserved population. In witnessing the numerous factors which influence a community’s health, I grew inspired to pursue medicine and work in a team of like-minded individuals also committed to providing medical care. I attended Medical University of Lublin, Poland, where I discovered early on that the best way of transcending cultures is by exercising empathy and compassion. During my clinical rotations in New York, I found that specializing in family medicine would allow me to play an integral role in supporting the health of my community. 

Based on the experiences that I’ve had as a medical student and interviewing with programs, I’ve noticed that at LVHN the aim is to create a close-knit group. This is an important aspect of support that exists among all members of our program.  

What has been the most extraordinary part of your training experience so far? 

I would say the great reception that we’ve received from all the faculty and staff is the best part.

What is one memory you have from your training so far that will stick with you for your career?

I’ll remember how genuinely pleased everyone is to welcome us to the LVHN family and the Schuylkill area.

What is one piece of advice you would share with someone as they select a training program?

I believe that an important part of how you’ll remember your residency when you look back is all the experiences that you’ve gained through your journey.

What does it mean to be a resident at LVHN?

It means learning how to work with others through communication in order to find out your true capabilities.