Katherine L. Wood, M.D.

Professional Background

“I strongly believe all people deserve to be treated with compassion, dignity and respect. I am dedicated to partnering with my patients to provide excellent surgical care.”

Areas of Expertise

• Arrhythmia surgery
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure surgery
• Mechanical circulatory support
• Shock
• Valvular heart disease

Areas of Special Interest

• Less invasive cardiac surgery
• Right Ventricular Failure
• Vasoplegia
• Women’s heart health


I chose the field of cardiac surgery because it is an intersection of medicine and technology where we, as cardiac surgeons, have the opportunity to significantly improve the quality of life for our patients.