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Dr. Rafeek Woods, MD

Dr. Rafeek Woods, MD

Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Rafeek Woods, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Joseph, MI and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Rafeek O. Woods; MD

1234 Napier Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Telehealth available

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(269) 982-5864

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Woods is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital Saint Joseph, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Woods is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Woods specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • 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.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Woods' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Woods

4.9

44 ratings, 33 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 18, 2024
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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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Julie Davis – Nov 06, 2024
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Karin Werschay – Jan 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2020
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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
7 people found this helpful
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James Kolasa – Oct 14, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Monica D – Oct 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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John Dwan – Sep 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Greg Clay in Dowagiac, MI – Jun 19, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Robert Crowder in Benton Harbor, MI – Jun 19, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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bert scheper in saint joseph, – Jun 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Abe mathiau in Saint Joseph , MI – May 07, 2019
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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
Helpful
Steven in Paw Paw, MI – Mar 22, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Cameron in Niles, MI – Feb 25, 2019
Hello - thanks for reaching out and sharing such...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
Helpful
Marie in Dowagiac, MI – Oct 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Carolyn Davis in Benton Harbor, MI – Sep 22, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Neal in Baroda , MI – Sep 19, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vicky Dixon – Aug 17, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Neuendorf in Stevensville, MI – Aug 17, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Virgil Thompson – Jul 19, 2018
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biography

Rafeek Woods, MD, is a board certified neurosurgeon who practices at Spectrum Health Lakeland. He completed his neurological surgery residency and minimally invasive and complex spine fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Minimally Invasive And Complex Spine Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Woods is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Rafeek O. Woods; MD

    Rafeek O. Woods; MD1234 Napier Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

      1234 Napier Ave
      Saint Joseph, MI 49085
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

      400 Medical Park Dr
      Watervliet, MI 49098
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