Laura Goodell, MD

Lynden, WA

College: Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Medical School: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Interests Outside of Medicine: Canoeing, Hiking, Baking, Gardening, Camping, Cross-country skiing, Climbing, Playing the mandolin, Dog walks, Afternoon naps with my son Oliver

Interests in Medicine: Nutrition, Women's Health, Geriatrics, Preventative Medicine

Life before Medicine: Swimmer, Summer youth camp counselor in western Washington & North Carolina, Mountain guide in British Columbia, Histologist & Neuroscience researcher, Season pass holder at Bridger Bowl

Favorite Books: 

"Long Life" by Mary Oliver

"Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown

"Animal Vegetable Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver

Favorite Music: Indigo Girls, Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Rodrigo e Gabriela, Keb Mo, U2

Why you chose residency in Montana: The people & the place!