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Everett, WA
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Shoreline, WA
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Woodinville, WA
About
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<strong>Personal Interests:</strong>
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<li>Dr. Wood enjoys cooking and creating new recipes. She likes to be outdoors—biking, kayaking, hiking, or skiing.</li>
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<strong>Did You Know</strong>
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<li>Dr. Wood has been interested in hands since she was very young. She decided to become a surgeon at age 11 and avidly pursued her dream. She believes our hands are an important part of our identity and that loss of hand function affects all aspects of our lives. By restoring hand function, she allows people to fully participate in their occupations, hobbies, and social activities.</li>
<li>She regards patients as individuals and attempts to tailor treatments to their needs. She believes the more a patient understands his/her condition, the more equipped to make treatment decisions and adhere to recommendations. Drawings, models, and diagrams are helpful to increase comprehension. The frequent question, “What is it worth to you?” is designed to gauge the impact of the condition on a person’s life and determine which treatment option fits best.</li>
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Using : Using a cane can actually be quite helpful, but put it in your right hand. You want to lean away from the tear. Studies have shown that a cane place... Read More
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There : There is no "best" surgeon, but there are better and worse ones. If you're willing to travel, there are a couple of places known for their studies an... Read More
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There : There are a few things that can cause such symptoms. One thought is whether the bone healed completely in the first place. If the bone doesn't heal ... Read More
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Itching : Itching is a very non-specific symptom. Do you have a bandage, splint, or cast in place? Do you have allergies to medications? Is there a rash?
A ... Read More
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These : These symptoms, called dysesthesias, can have a variety of causes. A good neurologist can help sort it out. You are on a variety of medications for ... Read More
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It : It is hard to know what is going on without seeing the bumbs. I also don't know your age and family history.
It sounds like you are describing varic... Read More
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Most : Most jammed fingers are "sprains"--that is, torn ligaments around the "second" knuckle known as the proximal interphalangeal joint. Most of them are ... Read More
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There : There is no such thing as "normal" for this test. The results are widely variable based on hand size, occupation, hobbies, previous injuries, and eff... Read More
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As : As the other 2 physicians here have noted, these symptoms are typical of compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, also known as cubital tunnel syn... Read More
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Emphysema : Emphysema is most commonly associated with smoking. If you have never been a smoker, you are less likely to get it. However, there do seem to be fac... Read More
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It's : It's hard to know how worried to be. On the one hand, coughs are frequent this time of year and 99 degrees does not even qualify as a fever. On the ... Read More
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I : I agree with dr. Fox. You need an examination and x-rays to determine the extent of your injuries. Inability to bear weight is an indication for ank... Read More
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Pain : Pain in the knee cap (patella) area when sitting, or especially when getting up after sitting, is called "movie goers sign." it is typical of patello... Read More
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A : A "bone spur" is a symptom of another process. On its own, it is not a problem. Most of the bone spurs we see around the knee are from arthritis.
A... Read More
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Numbness : Numbness and tingling in the hands is most often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, but can have a number of other causes. Nerves can be compres... Read More
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There : There are a number of injuries that can occur in this area. The other respondents have listed some of them. Going through the anatomy from the wrist... Read More
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For : For either one of these injuries alone, you could be expected to do computer work within a week or so, though a bit slower than your usual pace. Howe... Read More
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In : In addition to what dr. Fox noted, i would add that gout can present this way. I saw a lady with a swollen, painful toe and one of the bones was esse... Read More
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I : I agree with the other surgeons here: carpal tunnel syndrome is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms and exam findings. Up to 20% of people with c... Read More
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As : As the other 2 physicians have noted, age is the most important factor. In a growing child, many deformities self-correct. The more growth left, the... Read More
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That : That depends on what you mean by "upper leg." anatomically, the leg is the segment between the knee and the ankle. "upper leg" would mean pain near ... Read More
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There : There are a number of growth centers around the elbow that appear and close in a predictable sequence: capitellum, radial head, medial epicondyle, tr... Read More
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As : As dr. Wint notes, the dark color under the nail is like a bruise. When the nailbed (the area under the hard nail) gets injured, blood gets trapped u... Read More
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As : As dr. Ring mentions, infections are uncommon that quickly. However, some particularly dirty wounds can get infected overnight. Watch for increasing... Read More
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There : There are a few conditions that can cause night sweats, back pain, and multiple MRI lesions. None of them are particularly happy.
Have you been test... Read More
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It : It can be difficult to distinguish a severe burn from an infection. Both will be red. Both will have drainage, particularly if blisters have rupture... Read More
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That : That is a lot for someone to go through and it is remarkable that he survived such a severe infection! there are a number of things that can happen, ... Read More
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It : It sounds like you had a very severe clot. You do not mention a cause, but you are at risk of developing more clots. I would assume you have had a d... Read More
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Are : Are you having any numbness or tingling? Do you mean weakness in elbow flexion? Did you feel a pop in your elbow or forearm? Where is the pain?
On... Read More
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What : What is your strength on the opposite side? 40kg is about 88 pounds. I know my own grip strength is about that and i wouldn't consider myself "weak"... Read More
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To : To give a very qualified answer: if your back pain is related to having large breasts and extra weight, then breast reduction and abdominoplasty can ... Read More
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As : As dr. Ring notes, this is a true hand emergency. Intra-arterial injection can clot the vessel and stop circulation to the area. In addition, street... Read More
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Here : Here is a copy of my answer to another user with the same question:
contrary to popular belief, most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are "idiopathic,... Read More
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This : This should be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon immediately! while it may be from an injury, there are more serious conditions that can cause lump... Read More
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The : The wrist is a complex structure involving 15 bones coming together. There are, therefore, multiple joints between these bones and a large number of ... Read More
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This : This appears to be from a MRI report. It is best to discuss the findings with the treating physician, who has had a chance to take a full history and... Read More
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While : While most infections have a so-called "portal of entry, " not all of them do. We don't always understand what causes infections in some people. Pai... Read More
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Go : Go to the er...Go directly to the er! do not eat a sandwich, nor anything else for that matter!
the vagus nerve is not associated with sensory signa... Read More
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Who : Who reduced your finger? Often patients do it themselves or a colleague pulls on it and it pops back. If it was done in an emergency room or a physi... Read More
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This : This is a reminder of why everyone needs to always, always, always have an emergency fund.
Having said that: i agree with dr. Fowler. These are 2 h... Read More
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In : In an adolescent with frequent ankle sprains, you have to look for a connection between the bones in the foot, called a tarsal coalition. They do not... Read More
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It : It is difficult to say which is "worse." it depends on what you mean by it. An acl tear can cause buckling of the knee on stairs or during side-to-s... Read More
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Pus : Pus is the thick, goopy material in an infection. It is composed of dead inflammatory cells, called neutrophils, and bacteria. The question is wheth... Read More
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For : For the most part, lesser toe (that is, not the big, or great, toe) fractures heal on their own. A doctor would help with x-rays and supportive measu... Read More
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A : A young athlete such as you can have a complex problem with the shoulder and is more likely to have recurrent shoulder joint instability than older pa... Read More
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You : You need to see a physician or orthopaedic surgeon to have it evaluated. There are a number of injuries that can occur. Some of them are serious and... Read More
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Shoulders : Shoulders are very complex with a lot of cooperating structures. If you look at the joint itself, it has a very shallow "socket" and is aligned up-an... Read More
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Do : Do you have any numbness? Tingling? Pins & needles? The area you are describing is the area of sensation supplied by the median nerve--the nerve that... Read More
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Any : Any weight loss over 10 pounds in 6 months, unless attained through diligent intentional efforts, is considered abnormal. 20 pounds in 2 months is a ... Read More
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A : A screw is different from other objects that puncture because of its threads. The threads are designed to bite and hold the material. In the case of... Read More
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Dr. Edwin Vyhmeister
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I endorse this doctor. Dr. Wood goes the extra mile to provide outstanding care for her patients
Jan 8, 2013
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Wood goes the extra mile to provide outstanding care for her patients
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wood is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Wow that was a very thorough & helpful answer concerning nerve damage & repair. Very interesting, thx for the insight!
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I am 47yrs and I am experiencing some movements in my hard and joint paints around my neck. Hip amd shoulder what do I do.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you. I feel the nail protects the injured area. I'm not a doctor
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Graduated 1999MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of California - San Diego
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
University of Colorado Affiliated Hospitals
Residency
University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics
Residency
University of Washington Medical Center
Awards
Top Hand Surgeon , First Place, Washington - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Washington State Medical Association
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