Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
- Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital
Locations
- Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Neurosurgery St Joseph
- 1234 Napier Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
- Get Directions
- phone: 269-556-1990
- fax: 269-556-1996
Experience
Education
- Residency: Loma Linda University, Neurological Surgery, 2017
- Internship: Loma Linda University, Neurological Surgery, 2012
- Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2011
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2022
Insurance
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- Lakeland Care Network
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
88 ratings, 34 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Very kind and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Very caring easy to understand and direct and to the point
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
No problems at all. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Woods was very pleasant and explained everything to make sure we understood what to expect
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Woods seem very concerned and I get the feeling he really wants to help my condition. It’s going to take a while but I believe he’s willing to take the time and care to help me get better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Trust him with my healthcare needs. Trust him as a surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I wish he would have explained more on my first visit instead of waiting until the second visit, it left me worried and confused
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
He was very helpful, polite and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Woods is a very likable, personable, and down to earth person. I felt comfortable talking with him and asking questions and if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change anything. I am very happy with my experience and the outcome of my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Woods made us feel at ease and comfortable and optimistic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I really like this doctor. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, explained everything so I could understand everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
A+ surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
He explained everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Rafeek Woods was very helpful and nice. Thank you very much.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Overall good, but visits seem rushed. Almost seems like I don’t have time to communicate my state of recovery and what I have to say have little affect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
Heard nothing but good things about while there
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
He was straight to the point
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
seem's to care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Well informed in his area of expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
I let everyone know who he was I you have have back problems go to him. Over all I give him 100
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Dr. Wood is best Dr
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
He was vague about my surgery issues...bleeding and scar tissue problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
To fast slow down in explaining things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
I trust him completely with my issues.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Maybe provide a more thorough and thought out post op visit that’s more than a minute long
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Nice guy! I have two friends that also see Dr. Woods and they both have good things to say about Dr. Woods.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Excellent, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
My back is good now he did good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
He wasn’t in a hurry. Took time to answer all our questions. We like that he didn’t bury his face in a computer. He talked directly to us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
It was a very good experience. He explained everything in an understanding way. And answered our questions.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
Very disappointed as I had used this office and provider for a previous surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Great personality, informational and caring!