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Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD

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(Laura W. Goff, MD)

(115 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice, Medical Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: blood disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and more.

2220 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN specializing in general practice, medical oncology and hematology (blood disorders). She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

Office Locations

2220 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“NALIRIFOX does indeed represent a new standard of care for untreated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, agreed ASCO invited discussant Laura Goff, MD, of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center...”—"New First-Line Standard for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer", MedPage Today, January 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	407

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	438
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	478
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	484
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	581
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	547
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	517
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	444
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	361
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	866
Female	758

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1409
Black	128
Hispanic	22
Asian	16
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	920
From 75 to 84	455
85 and over	75
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1157
Female	1026

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1928
Black	143
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1209
From 75 to 84	660
85 and over	121
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	855
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	69
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	245

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	421
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	469
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	22
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	292

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	48
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 115 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

4.9

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Was very happy with Dr. Goff and she explained everything, listened to my questions and the questions my daughter wrote down. Very, very, very happy with this team.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Eli Lilly and Company	$7,509 CYRAMZA $1,085	$6,424
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$6,100 $6,100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$5,097 Stivarga $5,097
Pfizer Inc.	$4,700 $4,700
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$4,414 IMFINZI $2,740	FARXIGA $19	BYDUREON PEN $15	$1,640
Other	$11,990 Abraxane $2,230	TECENTRIQ $1,830	Cabometyx $1,650	KEYTRUDA $1,500	ZEJULA $158	Other $4,622

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$23,165
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,465
Travel and Lodging	$3,217
Food and Beverage	$964

Research Payments

Dr. Laura Williams Goff, MD has received 170 research payments totaling $1,113,741.

Biography

Dr. Laura Goff's specialties are general practice, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). She practices in Nashville, TN. After completing medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Goff's areas of expertise consist of bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Goff is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Nashville, TN.