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Dr. James Wood, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 48
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Dr. James Wood, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. James Wood, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 48
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. James Wood, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Wood graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. James Wood, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Wood currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital. At present, Dr. Wood received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Wood's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wood is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendicitis
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroschisis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Posterior Hypospadias
Pyloric Stenosis
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Undescended Testicles
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Frenectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 220, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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  2. 2 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 212, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Feb 23, 2017
Dr Wood performed my son's operation when my son was less than a month old. Dr Wood was kind, easy to understand, and very relaxed. Also the results were perfect and we'd definitely recommend him or use him again.
Baton Rouge, LA — Feb 23, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Wood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wood's profile.

Dr. James Wood, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Wood, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA