Dr. Robert P. Goldman
With over thirty years in medical practice, Dr. Goldman has witnessed the development of modern American medicine. Wonderful new treatments, vaccinations, medications, surgeries and therapies have prolonged the lives of many Americans. Though we are still plagued by many chronic ailments and stresses that reduce the pleasures of that prolonged life, Dr. Goldman sees that overemphasis on synthetic pharmaceutical medications has not solved all our chronic medical problems and has at times made them worse.
Holistic Practice As a holistic practitioner, Dr. Goldman appreciates the wide range of options available. Holistic medicine includes many complementary and alternative therapies without rejecting the mainstream allopathic medicine that is the basis of Dr. Goldman’s medical school, residency and years of continuing medical education. Dr. Goldman does not just treat body parts. Each patient is unique and whole. All medical problems come in the context of your life including social, family, work, mental, spiritual and medical environments. Dr. Goldman chooses from many options to offer patients a course of therapy that suits their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. He wants to know how he can help you as the complete person that you are. Hormone Management Dr. Goldman has long had a special interest in hormone balance. Often ignored by mainstream allopathic medicine, even small hormone imbalances can lead to big problems. Virtually the entire spectrum of human hormones is now available as real, bioidentical replacement hormones. Dr. Goldman can do extensive hormone evaluation and prescribe these bioidentical replacement hormones as needed for supplementation of ovary, testicle, thyroid and adrenal gland functions. Menopausal Management In today’s rapidly changing world of menopausal science, Dr. Goldman keeps up with the latest information on hormone replacement, bioidentical hormones, compounding pharmacies, the wide variety of available compounded hormones and medications, natural and herbal therapies, as well as information on breast cancer, bone health and women’s heart disease. Menopausal management must be individualized to your personal needs. Male Hormone Supplementation (Andropause) Over the years of Dr. Goldman’s treatment of female hormone disorders, he has been asked where husbands and male companions might receive similar treatment. Unable to find other Atlanta physicians using an approach for men that paralleled his philosophy of female hormone balance, Dr. Goldman began a search for appropriate sources of information in male hormone physiology. After extensive study, taking many graduate medical courses and treatment of a select group of men, Dr. Goldman opened his practice to treat male hormone issues. Holistic treatment is of paramount importance here, too. A man’s entire medical, lifestyle and personal goals and issues must be considered. As with women, natural bioidentical hormones are used to restore natural vigor, health and performance. Using laboratory testing, hormone levels are monitored to ensure adequate supplementation while avoiding overmedication. General Office Gynecology Dr. Goldman is happy to provide routine gynecologic care, including: pap smears, birth control, sexual health, pelvic pain and all aspects of female health. Origins Born in New Rochelle, NY, in 1947 Education Public Elementary and High School in New Rochelle, NY Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, Bio-Medical Program Albany Medical College, Albany, NY Post Doctoral Training Internship and Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY Queens General Hospital, Queens, NY Practice Experiences Over thirty years in the active practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology During his career, Dr. Goldman delivered over 7,000 babies, incorporating new medical information and technologies, including fetal monitoring, obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound, laparoscopic and laser surgery, hysteroscopic surgery and endometrial ablation. With a long interest in safe, non-invasive and natural medicine, Dr. Goldman has done extensive study in complementary and alternative medical techniques culminating in his board certification in holistic medicine. As a baby boomer himself, Dr. Goldman has special interest in menopause, male aging and hormone balance. This has led him to certification in Menopause Management by the North American Menopause Society. Along with his studies of female aging, Dr. Goldman has done extensive study and taken many continuing medical education courses about the aging male. To concentrate on menopausal issues, holistic medicine and hormone balance, Dr. Goldman ceased obstetric care and major surgery. His practice is now limited to office practice and less invasive, outpatient surgical procedures. Major, US Army 121 Evac Hospital, Seoul, Korea Ireland Army Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY 1975–1977 Private Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology South Fulton Ob-Gyn, East Point, GA, and Union City, GA 1977–1999 Alpharetta Women’s Healthcare, Alpharetta, GA 2000–2008 Corporate name change to Georgia Hormones, PC to accommodate the addition of male patients 2008–Present Hospital Appointments Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA — active Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, American Holistic Medical Association Member, North American Menopause Society Member, Bioidentical Hormone Society Former Chief, Dept of Ob-Gyn, South Fulton Hospital Former Vice Chief, Dept of Ob-Gyn, South Fulton Hospital Former Secretary, Medical Staff, South Fulton Hospital Former Chairman, Utilization Review Committee, South Fulton Hospital Former Chairman, Bylaws Committee, South Fulton Hospital Ob-Gyn Representative, Utilization Review Committee, Northside Hospital Licensure and Board Certification Active license Georgia Inactive licenses New York, Kentucky American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology American Board of Holistic Medicine Certified Menopause Practitioner, North American Menopause Society |