Mahmoud Goodarzi, MD

Board-Certified Dermatopathologist & GI/Liver Pathologist
Dr. Mahmoud Goodarzi

Dr. Mahmoud Goodarzi is an accomplished physician specializing in Dermatopathology and Anatomic Pathology. With a wealth of experience and a dedication to education, Dr. Goodarzi has made significant contributions to the field of pathology.

Dr. Goodarzi’s academic journey began with an MD degree from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Following this, he pursued post-doctoral research in immunology at Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Massachusetts. He furthered his expertise through fellowships, including Surgical Pathology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology at Weill Cornell Medical College, NY Presbyterian Hospital, and Dermatopathology at Tufts University. He then held the positions of Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Tufts University and Assistant Professor of Pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Goodarzi’s professional accomplishments extend beyond his academic pursuits. He is board certified in Dermatopathology and Anatomic Pathology, reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards of expertise and patient care. He is a member of several esteemed professional societies, including the Rodger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society, and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

As a valued member of the medical community, Dr. Mahmoud Goodarzi has earned a reputation for his exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the field of pathology. His expertise and contributions continue to make a significant impact in Dermatopathology, GI/Liver Pathology, and Anatomic Pathology.

Education

Fellowship Training

Dermatopathology
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA

Surgical Pathology
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

Residency Training

Anatomic Pathology
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, MA

Medical School

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Shiraz, Iran

Board Certifications

Dermatopathology

The American Board of Dermatology and The American Board of Pathology

Anatomic Pathology

The American Board of Pathology

Memberships

Rodger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society

United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

American College of Pathologists (CAP)

Research & Publications

Research Abstract
  • Goodarzi M, Rashid A, Maru D. Anti-Phosphohistone H3 shows differential expression in Barrett’s esophagus, low-grade dysplasia, high grade dysplasia, adenocarcinoma sequence. USCAP, Boston, MA, March 2009
  • Goodarzi M, Banner B, Zhang W, Wagner P, Chen YT, Yantiss RK. Pathologic and Molecular Features of Colorectal Carcinoma in Young Patients. USCAP, San Diego, CA, March 2007
  • O’Leary JG, Goodarzi M, von Andrian UH. NK cells confer innate memory in hapten-induced contact hypersensitivity in T and B cell deficient mice. Keystone Symposia, Leukocyte Trafficking: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms, Taos, New Mexico, March 2005
  • Goodarzi K, Goodarzi M, Tager A, Luster A, and von Andrian UH. The LTB4 receptor, BLT1, mediates LTB4 induced firm adhesion of effector and memory CD8+ T cells in inflamed cremaster muscle venules. 7th World Congress for Microcirculation, Sydney, Australia, August 2001
  • Goodarzi K, Goodarzi M, Tager A, Luster A, and von Andrian UH. The LTB4 receptor, BLT1, mediates LTB4 induced firm adhesion of effector and memory CD8+ T cells in inflamed cremaster muscle venules. Cell Migration in Development and Disease, Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 2001
Publications
  • Goodarzi M, Tan D. Molecular prognostic markers of gastric cancer: Advances in Surgical Pathology:Gastric Cancer; Wolters Kluwer Lippincot Williams Wilkins; 2011 Feb
  • Goodarzi M, Rashid A, Maru D. Invasive ductal adenocarcinoma arising from pancreatic heterotopia in rectum: Case report and review of literature. Hum Pathol. 2010 Dec; 41(12); 1809-13
  • Ayala-Ramirez M, Callender GG, Kupferman ME, Rich TA, Chuang HH, Trent J, Perrier ND, Goodarzi M, Jimenez C. Paraganglioma syndrome type 1 in a patient with Carney-Stratakis syndrome. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2010 Feb; 6(2): 110-5
  • Goodarzi M, Rashid A, Maru D. Anti-Phosphohistone H3 shows differential expression in Barrett’s esophagus, low-grade dysplasia, high grade dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma. Mod Pathol. 2009 Dec; 22(12):1612-21
  • Yantiss RK, Goodarzi M, Zhou XK, Rennert H, Pirog EC, Banner BF, Chen YT. Clinical, pathologic, and molecular features of early-onset colorectal carcinoma. Am J Surg Path. 2009 Apr; 33(4): 542-82.
  • O’Leary JG*, Goodarzi M*, Drayton DL, von Andrian UH. T cell- and B cell-independent adaptive immunity mediated by natural killer cells. Nat Immunol. 2006 May; 7(5): 507-16.
    * These authors contributed equally to this work.
  • Goodarzi K, Goodarzi M, Tager AM, Luster AD, von Andrian UH. Leukotriene B4 and BLT1 control cytotoxic effector T cell recruitment to inflamed tissues. Nat Immunol. 2003 Oct; 4(10): 965-73.
  • Weninger W, Carlsen HS, Goodarzi M, Moazed F, Crowley MA, Baekkevold ES, Cavanagh LL, von Andrian UH. Naive T cell recruitment to nonlymphoid tissues: a role for endothelium-expressed CC chemokine ligand 21 in autoimmune disease and lymphoid neogenesis. J Immunol. 2003 May 1; 170(9): 4638-48.