Michelle Goetz, DO, FACOI

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Certifications

AOBIM Internal Medicine
AOBIM Addiction Medicine
Palliative Care Training

Education

A. T. Still University
Kirksville, MO

Residency

St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital
St. Louis, MO

Professional Notes

Dr. Goetz is a physician leader and palliative care program innovator who is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She comes to Esse Health with more than 10 years of experience designing and scaling palliative care services. She has proven success in care model innovation, interdisciplinary team development, and developing cost-effective strategies to support patients with serious illnesses. Dr. Goetz is a superb communicator who is passionate about her work and is dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the challenges of serious illness with compassion, dignity, and support.

Personal Notes

Dr. Goetz loves spending time with her family hiking and traveling together. Dr. Goetz is an avid reader and is especially drawn to the honest, sometimes blunt view of humanity found in the lyrical storytelling of author Fredrik Backman. She reconnects with quiet and restores her energy through running and yoga.