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Michael Woods, MD, General Surgery, Mequon, WI

MichaelScottWoodsMD

General Surgery Mequon, WI

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas

Global Chief Medical Officer | VP, Clinical Strategy & Development

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Summary

  • Michael S. Woods, MD is a progressive, experienced senior leader with over 35 years of success in patient-centered clinical surgery, drug development and clinical trial design, healthcare administration, business ideation and strategy, data analytics, risk management, quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical software design. He consistently achieves success by marrying multi-national, senior-level, interdisciplinary leadership to clinical frontline knowledge, expertise, and innovation. Michael is a board-certified surgeon with a Master’s in Medical Management from the University of Southern California Marshall School.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaMMM, Business, 2007 - 2008
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
    Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthFellowship, Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Kansas (Wichita)
    University of Kansas (Wichita)Residency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2010 - 2019
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2003 - 2007
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Beta Gamma Sigma - Honorary Business Society, 2008
  • Runner-up USC Marshal School of Business - Business Plan Competition, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A simplified sociotechnical model uncovers health IT safety risks  
    Woods and Pestotnik, PSQH, 7/1/2015
  • Effective Handoff Communication, Part 2: Standardizing Processes Throughout Your Organization  
    Woods MS, The Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety, 11/2010
  • Effective Handoff Communication, Part 1: Developing and Implementing New SBAR Tool  
    Woods MS, Joint Commission Perspective on Patient Safety, 10/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Other

Professional Memberships

  • SAGES
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