Overview
Dr. Katherine L. Wood is a board-certified UCI Health cardiothoracic surgeon.She earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Ohio. She completed an internship in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, followed by a residency in thoracic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York. She completed a fellowship in congenital cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.
Dr. Wood is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Embolectomy, and Heart Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 25, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine L. Wood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine L. Wood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine L. Wood by calling their office at 714-456-6699. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine L. Wood a top-rated expert for Embolectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine L. Wood is classified as an Advanced expert for Embolectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Katherine L. Wood specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine L. Wood is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Embolectomy, Heart Transplant, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Katherine L. Wood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine L. Wood has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Embolectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine L. Wood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine L. Wood accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine L. Wood accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-6699 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- EmbolectomyDr. Wood isAdvanced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Experienced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart TransplantDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.