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Douglas Wood, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Seattle, WA, UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital & Medical Center

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Thoracic Surgery Seattle, WA

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery

The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Washington

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  • Office

    1959 NE Pacific St, BB-487, Box 356410
    University of Washington
    Seattle, WA 98195
    Phone+1 206-685-3228
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Summary

  • Dr. Douglas Wood is a thoracic surgeon in Seattle, WA and affiliated with UW Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, with a focus on lung cancer, esophageal cancer, chest wall, mediastinum, airway pathology and bronchoscopic and surgical treatment of emphysema.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1991
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1989
  • Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney
    Royal North Shore Hospital, University of SydneyFellowship, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1983
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityAB, Biology, cum laude, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Board of Regents American College of Surgeons
  • Vice-Chair, National Lung Cancer Roundtable American Cancer Society
  • Academy of Master Surgeon Educators American College of Surgeons, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Time for Change: Women Leading in Cardiothoracic Surgery, a Global Perspective
    Time for Change: Women Leading in Cardiothoracic Surgery, a Global PerspectiveNovember 16th, 2020
  • Wuhan Virus Watch: Nevada and Michigan Governors Reverse Decision Banning Chloroquine Treatments
    Wuhan Virus Watch: Nevada and Michigan Governors Reverse Decision Banning Chloroquine TreatmentsApril 2nd, 2020
  • With Surgeries Delayed, Patients Wait with Anxiety — Some in Pain — as Hospitals Make Way for Coronavirus Cases
    With Surgeries Delayed, Patients Wait with Anxiety — Some in Pain — as Hospitals Make Way for Coronavirus CasesMarch 30th, 2020
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