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Rafeek O Woods

Rafeek O Woods, MD

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Neurosurgery St Joseph

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

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  • 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

93 ratings, 34 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Very kind and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Very caring easy to understand and direct and to the point

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    No problems at all. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr Woods was very pleasant and explained everything to make sure we understood what to expect

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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.

  • No RatingReviewed on 12/3/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Trust him with my healthcare needs. Trust him as a surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    He was very helpful, polite and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr Woods made us feel at ease and comfortable and optimistic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    I really like this doctor. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, explained everything so I could understand everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    A+ surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    He explained everything in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Rafeek Woods was very helpful and nice. Thank you very much.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Heard nothing but good things about while there

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    He was straight to the point

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    seem's to care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Well informed in his area of expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr. Wood is best Dr

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    He was vague about my surgery issues...bleeding and scar tissue problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Very professional

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    To fast slow down in explaining things

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    I trust him completely with my issues.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent, caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    My back is good now he did good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    Very disappointed as I had used this office and provider for a previous surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    Great personality, informational and caring!