Robert D. Wood, M.D., M.P.H.
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Reason for Becoming a Doctor and Education
Dr. Robert Wood has always wanted to be a doctor, and grew up with his father who was a radiologist. At a young age, Dr. Wood learned what it meant to be a doctor, and how it could impact people’s lives.
Dr. Wood grew up in California. He has an extensive educational background and studied at various colleges all over the country. He studied at the University of San Diego, University of Southern California, as well as the University Autonoma de Guadalajara, in Jalisco, Mexico. He went to medical school at the University of Southern California and earned his Masters degree in Public Health at UCLA. He later did additional internships, fellowships, completed his residency at USC medical school where he studied anesthesiology.
Along with his academic achievements, Dr. Wood was in the Peace Corp and worked as a high school science teacher and curriculum developer in Honduras, Central America, as a Peace Corps Volunteer. He has had other various teaching positions including the instructor of anesthesia, an attending on nutrition service, and an attending on diabetes service.
Working for Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Dr. Wood has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. He has worked for Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists for over 14 years and also works at the Spanish Hills Surgery Center in Camarillo, CA.
“I love working with my patients, I have learned a lot of lessons, and I enjoy talking to them and empathizing with what they are going through”
His specialties include anesthesia, implants, spinal coordination and pain management. He enjoys working with his patients because he has the opportunity to help people get relief from pain. “I love working with my patients, I have learned a lot of lessons, and I enjoy talking to them and empathizing with what they are going through,” says Dr. Wood. He feels that it is very important to intervene sooner rather than later, for more successful outcomes.
When Dr. Wood is not Practicing Medicine
When Dr. Wood is away from the office he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He also likes hiking, lifting weights, biking and raising his 5 beautiful german shepherds. He is very active and is well-educated on nutrition and healthy eating habits.
In 2000, Dr. Wood bought a property in Hawaii where he built an entire farm from the ground up. He used this farm to create a coffee mill, and the coffee he grew was later sold to Starbucks. He has enjoyed seeing different parts of the world, and he believes this has had an impact on who he is and how he lives his life.
The Doctors at Spanish Hills Interventional Specialist
Dr. Wood’s diverse educational background and experience makes him a great doctor and addition to the team at Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists. He also has a passion for nutrition and concurring obesity, and he lives a very healthy lifestyle.
The entire group of Doctors at Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists are well-trained and educated in pain management. They work together and continually collaborate with one another to determine the best treatment for their patients.
If you would like more information on our pain management services or information on our doctors, please contact us.