Mercy Heart Center and Vascular Institute

Dr. Goettel has always had a strong desire to help others and to work building up acommunity. Becoming a physician provided her a way to pursue these ambitions.She strives to connect with patients, understanding not only their medicalcondition but also their personal goals. Dr. Goettel realizes an individual'swell-being is not solely dependent on one factor but rather encompasses allaspects of a person's life. That is why her aim is to partner with patients tocollaboratively improve their health. She enjoys practicing as a familymedicine provider because it provides her with the privilege to interact with abroad spectrum of patients, ranging in age and issues. She is very appreciativethat she can spend each day doing work that she loves.