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Joseph F. Woodward, MD

Patient Ratings

4.7 / 5 (Based on 261 Ratings)
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Specialties:

Wrist Surgery and Hand Surgery

Call 425-899-4810

Insurance Accepted

Joseph F. Woodward, MD is accepting new patients.

Telemedicine Visits Available

Conditions Treated

colles fracture, skier's thumb, de quervain's tenosynovitis, finger fracture, fingernail injury, flexor tendon injury, hand nerve injuries, hand neuromas, hand tumors, kienbock's disease, pediatric trigger thumb, posterior interosseous syndrome, trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), wrist instability, boutonniere deformity, carpal tunnel syndrome, congenital hand differences, cubital tunnel syndrome, digital mucous cysts, extensor tendon injuries, finger dislocation, ganglion cysts, ganglion tumors, gout, hand arthritis, hand fracture, hand infections, mallet finger, pronator syndrome, pseudogout, radial tunnel, skin cancer of the hand, swan neck deformity, systemic hand diseases, triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, ulnar tunnel syndrome, volar plate injuries, wrist arthritis, wrist fracture, wrist sprain, hand injury, hand pain, wrist injury, wrist pain, Dupuytren's contracture, boxer's fracture, finger injury, and finger pain

Procedures Performed

cubital tunnel release, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, wrist injections, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren's contracture injections, dupuytren's contracture release, hand cyst excision, hand ligament repair and reconstruction, hand tendon repair and reconstruction, knuckle replacement, thumb base (CMC) arthroplasty, trigger finger injections, wrist arthritis, wrist fracture, wrist fusion for arthritis, wrist injury, wrist instability, wrist pain, wrist repair and reconstruction, wrist sprain, de quervain release, finger joint replacement, wrist arthroscopy, Cortisone injections, ulnar nerve release, carpal tunnel release, hand surgery, and wrist surgery

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2024 Seattle Met "Top Doctors"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Hand Surgery
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery

Experience

Dr. Joseph Woodward is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, providing care for both elective hand problems and hand trauma. During his plastic surgery residency training, he developed skills in soft tissue handling and wound management. In his orthopedic hand fellowship, he learned a variety of surgical techniques from mentors who trained with the pioneers of hand surgery. This combined training in plastic and orthopedic surgery complement each other in his approach to complicated surgical issues.

Clinical Expertise

Hand and wrist fractures and trauma (bone tendon injuries, distal radius fractures)
Minimally invasive and endoscopic hand and wrist surgery
Compressive neuropathies (including endoscopic carpal tunnel release)
Radial nerve compression
Dupuytren's disease (Xiaflex injection and surgery)
Wrist arthroscopy
Hand and wrist arthritis
Tendonopathies, including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, trigger fingers, tendonitis
Tumors of the hand, wrist, forearm, including: skin cancers, ganglion cysts, lipomas, giant cell tumors, neurofibromas

Philosophy of Care

My philosophy is one of informed choice. Every procedure comes with risks and benefits, and my goal is to help you understand what your options are in order to make the best choice for your situation. This is especially important in hand surgery because not every condition has a single, clear treatment and multiple options may be presented.
I feel that my patients appreciate that I try to take the time necessary for everyone to understand their condition, its treatment options, and the outcome they might expect before they make their decision, as well as guide them through their recovery.

Podcast

Dupuytren's Contracture: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment

Experience

Year began practicing: 2012

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington (general surgery) | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

University of California San Francisco (plastic surgery) | San Franciso, CA University of California at Irvine (hand surgery) | Orange, CA

Personal Information

I was raised in Stanwood, a small town north of Seattle. Following my education and training, I spent five years in practice in Eugene, Oregon before returning home to the Puget Sound area in 2017.
In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, snowboarding, golf and spending time with my twin son and daughter. My wife, a nurse educator, and I also appreciate fine coffee, traveling and exploring the world of wine.

Reviews

5.0
October 29, 2024
Very happy with Dr & staff
5.0
October 03, 2024
I come from far away to see Dr Woodward. I have been seeing him since he started at Evergreen in 2017. I could choose anyone but I have decided that I want the best so I continue with Dr Woodward.
5.0
September 17, 2024
Dr & staff were excellant. Highly reccomend
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr. Woodward is one of the most professional and compassionate doctors I've ever seen. He takes his time and listens to your questions and concerns and also answers all your questions without making you feel rushed. Absolutely one of my favorite providers.
5.0
July 23, 2024
I come all the way from South Camano Island to see Dr Woodward. Wouldn't consider anyone else.
5.0
July 06, 2024
Dr. Woodward is awesome and trusted.
5.0
July 06, 2024
Whole experience was great
5.0
May 03, 2024
Dr. Woodward is excellent. Friendly, patient and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything for me and made me feel very comfortable the entire time.
5.0
May 02, 2024
Dr. Woodward is very straightforward and all business. But that's ok. He's an excellent doctor/surgeon!I felt like I was in good hands the minute I met him and knew I could trust him.
4.31
April 18, 2024
Provider didn't feel 100% engaged. I got my questions answered satisfactorily and my reason for the visit was fairly straightforward but I would have appreciated a more in depth conversation about risk/benefit of surgery and other context for informed decision making.
5.0
April 14, 2024
Great doctor. I would highly recommend him.
3.29
April 11, 2024
I felt like I was being reprimanded since I didnt remember everything that was discussed previously. My first visit with Dr Woodward was wonderful. This second visit, it seemed to me that he was rushed, annoyed that I was there for another injection and was just ready to get me out and move on the the next patient.
5.0
April 09, 2024
What a nice man. I felt he was genuinely concerned and cared about my injury. He was so kind to explain all the things I would be going through. He answered all my questions, making sure I understood each step. Thankyou Doctor Woodward, you are outstanding
5.0
March 26, 2024
He gave me several treatment options and recommended the best one and I had no complications with the surgery and my hand is improving.
3.06
February 15, 2024
My visit was very rushed. Not great in the intrapersonal skill area. A brace, a test or surgery was mentioned. In and out of the room quickly. Knowledgeable- would have liked more around understanding root cause- possible therapy to do. I have a diagnosis which is good but, I don't think I'll seek out the same provider for follow up.
5.0
February 07, 2024
I feel Dr. Woodward took extra time with me. He explained everything and discussed how we might move forward with my healing process. He suggested I get a second opinion.
1.17
February 01, 2024
Seemed "put out" by my concerns
5.0
January 12, 2024
I was very impressed with Dr. Woodward. Clinically, he did a great job with the surgery. Personally, he was reassuring but honest.
5.0
January 04, 2024
He was very thorough and explained my options as well as risks/benefits.
4.71
November 18, 2023
Very knowledgeable and friendly
5.0
November 11, 2023
I am more than pleased with Dr. Woodward. He was the third hand specialist I had seen for the problem and he diagnosed it with a simple x-ray rather than the MRI, CT scans, ultrasound and EMG studies required by two other clinicians that ended up with no definitive diagnosis.
5.0
October 26, 2023
Dr Woodward and all the staff are out standing
5.0
October 24, 2023
Evergreen Health is second to none. 2 of my kids were born their. We have continued to use your services for decades now. I wont go to another hospital.
5.0
October 19, 2023
Dr. Woodward is an exceptional doctor. I appreciate his clear explanations and in depth answers to my questions.
2.37
October 11, 2023
Long wait and then rushed through appt.
4.94
September 06, 2023
I have recommended him to someone for a second option/help with an Issue his current doctor can't answer, but he said dr Woodward wouldn't see him for the issue so I no longer see a reason to refer anyone to a dr who couldn't help the one person I know with such bad issues with his wrist and now hand.
4.43
August 14, 2023
I respect Dr. Woodward's honesty in telling me that "There is a chance surgery will not improve your severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
1.0
August 01, 2023
He totally ignored removing my mass on my right wrist that I came for, instead after 45 wasting my valued time in waiting room he showed up with no sign of being sorry for the delay, started convincing me for doing surgery on my carpal tunnel. He was clearly insulting my understanding and doing his best to scare me if I do not agree him to do the surgery on my carpal tunnel. He totally put aside the main reason I was there for. That level of unawareness for caring about his pocket only, feels really disgusting.
5.0
June 29, 2023
Very good at providing additional information to my questions.
4.66
June 29, 2023
My good answers were because of his bedside manor. I didn't feel the fuzzies, although he appears to be straight forward and does know his job. He has made me so much better with treatment I'm pleased with that.
5.0
June 28, 2023
Great experience
4.43
June 28, 2023
Dr. Woodward was excellent on all counts; that rare doctor who is as good at people skills as he is at technical skills.
5.0
June 22, 2023
Always listening to my questions and discussions and gives advice & answers
4.03
May 30, 2023
I was disappointed that no condition was definitively diagnosed. The pain is real and very disabling, especially after using my hand in detailed work. I feel like my pain level is not understood. And yet I know he is a good Dr.