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Dr. John Wood, MD

Dr. John Wood, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
15+ years of experience

Dr. John Wood, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wood has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

9001 Summa Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Telehealth available
(225) 761-5400

Dr. Wood is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wood specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wood

4.6

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tyrone Johnson – Oct 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly McMahon-Goldstein – Oct 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Carlos Suadi – May 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Deb – Nov 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Fire your staff in Baton Rouge, LA – May 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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BATON ROUGE – Dec 11, 2018
We sincerely apologize for the issue you...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nohemi in Mount Pleasant, TX – Apr 16, 2017
Nohemi, I'm so happy to hear that you not only...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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KAREN EUBANKS in Baton Rouge, LA – Apr 03, 2017
Dr. Wood's Reply –
Thanks so much for your kind words Karen!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen Gendusa in Baton Rouge, LA – Mar 09, 2016
Thank you Kathleen! I'm so happy that the...Read More
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About Me

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care philosophy

Because of my own experiences as a patient, I have a deep desire for patients to feel that they are participants in a partnership with me in making decisions about their care.  I treat all aspects of otolaryngology but my practice focuses...read more

biography

My family has been in Louisiana for almost 250 years.  I was born in Ruston, Louisiana.  At 9 years old, I was diagnosed with leukemia  and treated at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans.  A few years later, I was diagnosed with...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital|university Of Miami/jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2014

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital-university Miami School Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Wood is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    East Baton Rouge Medical Center LLC9001 Summa Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    1
    Unavail8585 Picardy Ave Ste 210 Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    2

    Practice

    Office14105 Highway 73 Ste 200 Prairieville, LA 70769
    3

    Practice

    Stanocola Home Health16777 Medical Center Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

      8585 Picardy Ave
      Baton Rouge, LA 70809

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

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