Douglas E. Wood MD, FACS, FRCSEd

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Douglas E. Wood MD, FACS, FRCSEd
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic surgery
- Lung cancer
- Esophageal cancer care
- Airway and esophageal endoscopy
- Lung, esophageal and other chest cancer treatments
- Chest wall tumor
Locations
Thoracic Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Lung Transplantation Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Wood was so kind, professional, and helpful.
Dr wood is a life savor. His team is very knowledgeable and supportive.
Dr Wood was clear and thorough in his presentation, kind and compassionate in his response.
[...] Dr. Wood was very patient with my list of questions and answered all of them.
Dr. Wood is superb in his approach to patient care. He is thoughtful and clear in his explanations of what surgical procedure he has planned and put me entirely at ease. I am fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
Both [...] and Dr. Wood very professional [...]
This is my first visit with Dr. Wood and he was very thorough and explained to me exactly what would go on if I proceeded with extra testing. [...]
[...] and Doctor Wood were excellent
Dr. Wood seemed to me to be an ideal caregiver. Highly qualified, Zero pretension or arrogance. Listened and communicated with patience and regard. PA and Medical Assistant in similar vein. Kudos!
Dr. Woods and his team are all excellent. I felt very comfortable talking with them and asking questions. I felt like they really cared about me.
Both Dr. Wood and his associate, Dr.[...] were very thorough, knowledgeable, professional and kind. They both had obviously spent time reviewing my medical history and were very helpful with suggestions for managing my condition going forward.
Both the Fellow and doctor were excellent
Very good beside manner
About Douglas E. Wood
Douglas Wood, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.Ed., is a board certified surgeon at UW Medical Center’s Thoracic Surgery Clinic and the UW’s Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair of Surgery.
Dr. Wood is world-renowned in thoracic oncology, particularly lung and esophageal cancer. He is also a national and international leader in the management of complex airway disease and in the surgical management of end-stage lung disease. He has led the UW Thoracic Group to be the leading referral center for patients from all over the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Wood earned his M.D. from Harvard. He is board certified in both Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wood has had a major role in leadership and policy in surgery and thoracic oncology nationally and internationally. He has leadership roles in many medical organizations and has been a visiting professor at over 50 institutions worldwide.
Personal Interests
Dr. Wood enjoys traveling with his family. He is an avid photographer, downhill and water skier, and likes to run and lift weights to keep fit. He has aspirations to become skilled in kite boarding, but has not quite mastered it yet.
Education and Training
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Harvard Medical SchoolMedical education, 1983Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, General SurgeryMassachusetts General HospitalResidency, General SurgeryMassachusetts General Hospital