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Dr. Barry Goldman

Barry Goldman Obituary

Dr. Barry Goldman passed away March 30, 2018 at the age of 68 after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Madeline, his son Josh and daughter Elise, their spouse and children. Barry wrote this message and wanted to share this with his family, friends and patients. When I saw a patient for the first visit, I would introduce myself; My name is Dr. Goldman but you can call me Barry. I am your basic old fashion Internal Medicine physician and I practice Frank Sinatra style medicine which means I do it my way and If I don't know, no one will try harder to find out. I was referred to by my patients as Dr. Action. I achieved notoriety for my chicken soup. I told patients if it does not cure you, you will need to be hospitalized. It was a great honor to spend the bulk of my career at Ochsner Medical Center prior to that in Kansas City. The greatest blessing of my life was my wife Madeline of 18 years. She gave me joy in my darkest hours and immeasurable love throughout my journey. God Bless all of you.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 5 to Apr. 8, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Barry Goldman

19 Entries

Mary Mister

August 22, 2025

I worked with Dr Goldman for almost 10 years in Kansas City. I learned so much from him and he made it fun to work with him. I was shocked to hear of his passing. R.I.P.

TRUDY LACOUR

November 16, 2024

I think of Dr.Goldman often and I am glad he was my doctor and my mothers..Yes he did do things his way and he really cared about his patients. My mother and I agreed with him about his recommendation of the chicken soup but I believed in adding plenty of garlic to his recipeq1..It worked like a charm in many instances. My thoughts are with his family as I know they must miss him very much.. I would like to share that I think ke saved my life in 2010 by being adamant that I should get a routine colonoscopy.I hemmed and hawwed and didn't want to do it since I thought previous ones were uncomfortable but he didn't let up so I followed his advice and sure enough it was "colon cancer"..Because of his persistent encouragement,I was able to be spared a colostomy and just had a portion of my colon removed with a full recovery.I am forever grateful to him and told him so. He wouldn't take credit for it since he was "just doing his job" but I know he went beyond his job.

Jerome Chiusano

August 19, 2020

Dr. Barry Goldman was my primary doctor. He was the Best !
He will be greatly missed. I was a patient
Jerome Chiusano

Brad G

April 12, 2020

The Goldmans were neighbors, both Barry and Madeline so generous, always on the lookout for ways to give and be there for my family with that great big energy. "Dr Action" as he was known to be, he is greatly missed. God bless you Madeline, offering sincere condolences and prayers on behalf of my family.

Harold C Patin

February 9, 2019

Dr Barry was my primary for years until he had to take leave at Ochsner to deal with his own illness. In 2009 I went to see him shortly after my darling wife had passed. He pushed me to get a colonoscopy. I did and discovered I had colon cancer. Due to early detection it was Stage One. Surgery saved me. Many colonoscopies later, I am still cancer free. I credit my doctor Frank Sinatra with saving me. Barry was a great doc. I went back to him when he tried to make a return but he was still too sick and that didn't last. Love ❤ that tough Dr. Barry. Prayers for him & family. God Bless & Rest In Peace.

AJ Page

November 7, 2018

A great one. It was an honor to work with you. RIP B.G.

Randy Adams

April 11, 2018

I'm so sorry to learn of the loss of Barry. Barry was my primary care physician for many years. He was truly one of a kind! He will be missed by many. May God bless him and his family!!

April 9, 2018

Maddie, words can not express how sorry I am. Dr G was the best work Husband a person could ever have. Ive missed him dearly and think of him often. He is not in pain any more. May God watch over you and keep you strong. You gave him reason and wonderful life he loved you and will always love you. Maddie if you need anything. You are in my prayers. May God Bless.
Dr G you were and still are the best!!!!!!

Love
Laura Fayette
"Nurse Ratchette"

April 7, 2018

Madeline - my deepest condolences. Barry had been my doctor - and my client - or many years.
Rene Lehmann

Harold Susan and jonathan Wachtel

April 7, 2018

Rest In Peace Dr G
You fought the good fight
Forever in our hearts
We miss you

April 7, 2018

How difficult it is to lose someone who is so dearly loved and needed. He dedicated himself to family, and so many others. May you draw comfort and strength each day through prayer and God's promises. (Jeremiah 29 : 11-13) -
MLP

April 7, 2018

George Sutton

April 6, 2018

Though I was Dr. Barry's patient for a short time he was a great doctor and all round good guy. To his family my deepest sympathy.

Ginger Moskau

April 6, 2018

Dearest Maddie - While I rarely could bring myself to call Barry anything but Dr. Goldman, he always had my admiration, respect and gratitude for all the many times and years that he treated Michael and each one of my kids - no matter where in the world they may have been at the time. My heart aches with you as you learn to live life with out his presence here. Know that I am always available to you.

Love,
Ginger Moskau

Vanessa Anderson

April 6, 2018

I had the privilege of being one of Dr. Barry's patients. He was a wonderful physician that was hard on me but I knew it came from a place of concern. You will be missed Dr. G! To your beautiful wife and children, may the God of comfort sustain you while you go through this most difficult time.

April 5, 2018

RIP Dr. Goldman
You were the best, You will be missed!!

Lenny Brown

April 5, 2018

RIP Dr. Goldman you were the best !!

Wayne Bourgeois

April 5, 2018

Rest In Peace Dr. Goldman, you were the best. You will be missed.

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