Douglas E. Wood

Douglas E. Wood is an American thoracic surgeon and academic. He is the Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Wood is recognized for his leadership in lung cancer screening guideline development via the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, as well as contributions to surgical oncology, health policy, education, and equity initiatives.

Early life and education A first generation college graduate, Wood was raised on a family farm near Otsego, Michigan. He earned a B.A. in biology from Harvard College in 1979 and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1983. These guidelines expanded eligibility to include individuals with additional risk factors, influencing subsequent CMS and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force policy changes. the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, and the Seattle Surgical Society. At UW, he initiated a project to display “I Look Like A Surgeon” portraits, showcasing surgeons of diverse backgrounds to replace traditional portraits dominated by white men. He has also published on male allyship in surgery.

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