About
Dr. Lauren Goode is a board-certified internist and concierge physician practicing in Richmond, Virginia. She earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia and completed her internal medicine residency at VCU's School of Medicine in Richmond.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Goode worked as a paramedic in the City of Alexandria. That experience shaped her commitment to prevention. She wanted to help patients before a crisis arrived, not simply respond after one did. Today, she focuses on preventive medicine and treats the fundamentals with real seriousness. She believes sleep, exercise, nutrition, and hydration can drive meaningful health improvements. Dr. Goode sees medicine as a partnership. She works to educate and empower patients, helping them make informed decisions about their own health. She is especially drawn to patients on the verge of problematic health conditions and those who have struggled to connect with the right doctor. Outside the office, she enjoys gardening, hiking, photography, and RV camping with her husband. She is also an avid reader with a wide-ranging taste in fiction.
Education & Training
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia
Residency
Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine (Richmond, VA)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Goode right for?
Dr. Goode works well with adults who want a proactive, relationship-driven approach to their health. She is a strong fit for patients on the edge of developing chronic conditions who have the motivation to change course with the right support. Patients who have struggled to find a doctor willing to dig into the reasons behind their health challenges will feel at home with her. Her preventive focus makes her especially effective for those who want to address lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Goode specializes in internal medicine with a strong focus on preventive care. She works with patients managing chronic conditions and those at risk of developing them. Her clinical emphasis includes lifestyle-driven health improvements across sleep, nutrition, exercise, and hydration.
Dr. Goode treats medicine as a partnership between doctor and patient. She works to understand each patient's specific obstacles and goals before charting a course. Rather than writing another prescription when something isn't working, she asks why and addresses the root cause.
Yes. Dr. Goode holds board certification in internal medicine through the American College of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Goode completed both her medical degree and her internal medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. D. from VCU's Medical College of Virginia and trained at VCU's School of Medicine.
Dr. Goode is particularly passionate about two groups. First, patients on the verge of serious health conditions who can make real gains with the right guidance. Second, patients who have seen multiple providers without feeling heard or supported. She believes every patient has motivation; sometimes it just takes a doctor willing to go the extra mile to find it.
Dr. Goode believes the basics deliver powerful results. She helps patients focus on sleep, exercise, nutrition, and hydration as foundational tools. In her view, meaningful health improvements often start before any prescription is written.
Yes. Before attending medical school, Dr. Goode worked as a paramedic in the City of Alexandria. That experience deepened her commitment to prevention and drew her toward primary care, where she could build long-term relationships and help patients before emergencies arose.
Dr. Goode looks for the reason behind the gap rather than simply repeating the recommendation. She works to uncover real-world obstacles, whether financial, emotional, or logistical, and adjusts her approach accordingly. Her goal is to remove barriers, not add pressure.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026