Dr. James Steven Goydos, MD

I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma after surviving breast cancer six years earlier. Dr Goydos gave me answers and guidance every step of the way through surgeries and later a TVec trail . Greatfully I am a healthy eight year survivor of stage 4 metastatic Melanoma. There is no doubt that Dr. Goydos has devoted his life to treating Melanoma Cancer patients and saved my life when no one else could. I cannot give enough praise for a man who has the knowledge and commitment to Melanoma Cancer Research which is critically needed right NOW !

Dr. Goydos does take time to talk and answer questions and he was very reassuring when I was very upset and nervous about my diagnosis. But his office staff (including schedulers) are a chore, they just might need more people there because it' very difficult to get through on the phone. Also, expect a WAIT to get to see him.

Doctor Goydos, and his office is wonderful i have had 2 surgeries with him and because of him im still here!

I can't believe the venom some people are showing when talking about Dr. Goydos. He is a very busy, hardworking, and compassionate doctor who takes the time to explain everything and let's you ask all the questions you want. He even has his Email address on this card so I could always get him no matter how busy the phones lines were at Rutgers. He works with an outstanding team of nurses and other staff (Loleta is the best!) and treats people with the most difficult diseases. I would recommend Dr. Goydos without hesitation.

Dr. Goydos is treating me for a very tough cancer and he has been outstanding. He takes care of very tough cases and I'm sure it doesn't always work out but I hate when people blame the doctor - he didn't give you the disease! I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Goydos and I would definitely recommend his to others.

My doctor wouldn't let me see anyone else after I was diagnosed with melanoma. I'm through surgery and in follow up and I am very satisfied.

Dr. Goydos removed a melanoma from my neck. He kept a casual conversation going during the entire surgery and made me feel very much at ease. Follow up was great. His staff is great especially his PA. My scar is practically nonexistent. Would highly recommend.

I was first diagnosed with advanced melanoma by Dr. Goydos back in 2010. I knew after the first appointment with him that he was extremely knowledgeable and caring and I felt confident that I was getting the best treatment. He explained everything carefully and took the time to answer my questions. He performed the initial surgery and two thereafter and was successful in removing my tumors. Unfortunately with time my melanoma spread and he wisely recommended that I consider a clinical trial. I was scared and knew my future was uncertain but his upbeat demeanor gave me hope . I joined an Immunotherapy clinical trial that was of my own choosing and he endorsed what I chose and gave me excellent advise along the way. Long story short I am healthy now and forever grateful to Dr. Goydos . I have been diagnosed with no evidence of disease for more then three years and was fortunate to have all the excellent care that I received at the Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson.

Dr. Goydos treated me for my melanoma and did a wonderful job. My melanoma had spread to my lymph nodes and he did all the surgeries and then sent me to a medical oncologist to take care of the scans and chemo (I didn't need chemo thank god). He is the surgeon - the medical oncologist takes care of you when your cancer has spread "all over your body" and Dr. Goydos made sure I saw the best. Also, he works for the University as a professor so the crack about making more money is just wrong since he gets a salary as far as I can tell.

What an experience, I was told I had an advanced melanoma two months ago and I just had my post op appointment with Dr. Goydos and everything came out ok. I have my life back. I am so glad my dermatologist sent me to Dr. Goydos. He is a very caring and energetic doctor. He talks a little fast but he also listens to me as if I was the only person in the world when I have questions or concerns. My family doctor told me that Dr. Goydos treated his son and he couldn't be happier with the outcome and his continued care.