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Ronald Woods, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Saint Petersburg, FL

Ronald K Woods MD

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery


Surgeon, Heart Institute

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  • 501 6th Ave SHeart InstituteSaint Petersburg, FL 33701

  • Phone+1 727-767-6666

  • Fax+1 727-767-2880

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Summary

  • Ronald Woods, MD is a pediatric and congenital cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in various subspecialties including pediatric cardiac and thoracic surgery, as well as cardiovascular surgery. He studied at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his fellowship and residency at the University of Washington and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Woods has extensive experience in pediatric/congenital cardiothoracic and adult congenital cardiac surgeries. His research has been published in esteemed scientific journals like the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Woods was recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2014.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1998
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2023
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Erratum to: Plasma Proteolytic Cascade Activation During Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery  
    J P Scott, Ronald K Woods, Rachel S Bercovitz, Alan E Mast, E Stuth, Thrombosis and Haemostasis
  • Plasma Proteolytic Cascade Activation During Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery  
    Rachel S Bercovitz, Alan E Mast, Ronald K Woods, Thrombosis and Haemostasis
  • Heparin‐Protamine Balance After Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery  
    R S Bercovitz, R K Woods, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Press Mentions

  • Your Guide to the Top Doctors in the Milwaukee Area
    Your Guide to the Top Doctors in the Milwaukee AreaJune 1st, 2022
  • Notice of Correction
    Notice of CorrectionNovember 16th, 2018

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