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Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD

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Specializes in: Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), pregnancy, pregnancy ultrasound, and more.

75 Baylor Drive Suite 205b
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 540-5857

Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD is a perinatologist in Florence, SC specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health, Novant Health, McLeod Health, BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL INC and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL.

Office Locations

McLeod Health

101 William H. Johnson Street Suite 270
Florence, SC 29506

(843) 777-7753

(843) 777-7754

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171 Ashley Avenue Suite 634 Csb
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-2123

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Novant Health

75 Baylor Drive Suite 205b
Bluffton, SC 29910

(843) 540-5857

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2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive
Charleston, SC 29414

(843) 402-2028

(843) 402-2023

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Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD treated were hypertension.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certifications: Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board certifications: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

Novant Health

McLeod Health

BON SECOURS ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL INC

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Gill Goodier, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$20 Injectafer $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20

Biography

Dr. Christopher Goodier sees patients in Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC, and Bluffton, SC. His medical specialty is maternal and fetal medicine. His clinical interests include obesity, premature babies, and multiple pregnancy (e.g. twins). He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, Employers Health Network, and more. Dr. Goodier studied medicine at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health and Novant Health. Novant Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Bluffton, SC.