Rafeek O. Woods
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Rafeek O. Woods

Neurosurgery
1234 Napier Avenue, 
Saint Joseph, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
8
conditions
1234 Napier Avenue, 
Saint Joseph, MI 

Overview

Rafeek Woods is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Michigan.

Dr. Woods is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Woods is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Neurosurgery St Joseph
1234 Napier Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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.

3 Total Publications

A Rare Case of Spondylodiscitis Due to Actinotignum schaalii in a Patient With Crohn's Disease.
A Rare Case of Spondylodiscitis Due to Actinotignum schaalii in a Patient With Crohn's Disease.
Journal: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives
Published: June 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafeek O. Woods

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Is Dr. Rafeek O. Woods a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafeek O. Woods is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Rafeek O. Woods specialize in?

While Dr. Rafeek O. Woods is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Rafeek O. Woods participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rafeek O. Woods has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Rafeek O. Woods's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rafeek O. Woods accept my insurance?

Dr. Rafeek O. Woods accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 269-556-1990 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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