James Hunter Wood MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Join to View Full Profile
8200 Constantin BoulevardSuite 220Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone+1 225-769-2295
Dr. Wood is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. James Wood is a Pediatric Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Woman's Hospital, and Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. He is experienced in pediatric general surgery.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2012 - 2014
University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2012
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2007
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2005
Louisiana State UniversityBS, Microbiology, Summa Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2012 - 2015
CO State Medical License 2007 - 2013
American Board of Surgery Surgery- American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Routine Overnight Assessments in Stable Pediatric Surgery Patients: A Critical Reconsideration.Morgan Brown, Rebecca Moreci, Hannah Megison, Elizabeth Long, Michael Maurer
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2025-01-28 - 14 citationsPediatric surgical site infection in the developing world: a Kenyan experience.James H. Wood, Peter M. Nthumba, Edita Stepita-Poenaru, Dan Poenaru
Pediatric Surgery International. 2012-02-02 - 17 citationsNeonatal resuscitation skills among pediatricians and family physicians: is residency training preparing for postresidency practice?Amy M. Wood, M. Douglas Jones, James H. Wood, Zhaoxing Pan, Thomas A. Parker
Journal of Graduate Medical Education. 2011-12-20
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
