Timothy Woods, MD
Professional Background
Dr. Woods began his medical career working as an EMT for an ambulance service. After medical school, he continued his education and completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Brooke Army Medical Center. Dr. Woods is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and has extensive experience in performing minimally invasive and traditional joint surgery.
Education
Undergraduate
Bachelors of Science, Microbiology; Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine; University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery; Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Area of Specialty
Minimally invasive and traditional joint surgery; carpal tunnel surgery; hip, knee, and shoulder replacements; and arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction surgery
Personal
What got me interested in pursuing a career in healthcare
Dr. Woods always knew he wanted a career that allowed him to help others increase their quality of life. Orthopedics allows him to meet with patients, identify their exact needs, plan treatment, and fix their joint-related difficulties within a short period of time. Providing orthopedic healthcare is extremely gratifying to Dr. Woods.
core beliefs about practicing medicine
As a physician, Dr. Woods believes his goal is to educate his patients about their medical care options and help them choose the appropriate path. Dr. Woods enjoys the broad variety of patients and cases he sees as a general orthopedic surgeon and finds enjoyment serving those in need.
my interests/hobbies
Sports and yard work.