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Joseph F. Woodward, MD

Patient Ratings

4.8 / 5 (Based on 184 Ratings)
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Specialties:

Wrist Surgery and Hand Surgery

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Insurance Accepted

Joseph F. Woodward, MD is accepting new patients.

Telemedicine Visits Available

Conditions Treated

colles fracture, skier's thumb, de quervain's tenosynovitis, finger fracture, fingernail injury, flexor tendon injury, hand nerve injuries, hand neuromas, hand tumors, kienbock's disease, pediatric trigger thumb, posterior interosseous syndrome, trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), wrist instability, boutonniere deformity, carpal tunnel syndrome, congenital hand differences, cubital tunnel syndrome, digital mucous cysts, extensor tendon injuries, finger dislocation, ganglion cysts, ganglion tumors, gout, hand arthritis, hand fracture, hand infections, mallet finger, pronator syndrome, pseudogout, radial tunnel, skin cancer of the hand, swan neck deformity, systemic hand diseases, triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, ulnar tunnel syndrome, volar plate injuries, wrist arthritis, wrist fracture, wrist sprain, hand injury, hand pain, wrist injury, wrist pain, Dupuytren's contracture, boxer's fracture, finger injury, and finger pain

Procedures Performed

cubital tunnel release, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, wrist injections, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren's contracture injections, dupuytren's contracture release, hand cyst excision, hand ligament repair and reconstruction, hand tendon repair and reconstruction, knuckle replacement, thumb base (CMC) arthroplasty, trigger finger injections, wrist arthritis, wrist fracture, wrist fusion for arthritis, wrist injury, wrist instability, wrist pain, wrist repair and reconstruction, wrist sprain, de quervain release, finger joint replacement, wrist arthroscopy, Cortisone injections, ulnar nerve release, carpal tunnel release, hand surgery, and wrist surgery

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2026 Seattle Met "Top Doctors"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Hand Surgery
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery

Experience

Dr. Joseph Woodward is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon, providing care for both elective hand problems and hand trauma. During his plastic surgery residency training, he developed skills in soft tissue handling and wound management. In his orthopedic hand fellowship, he learned a variety of surgical techniques from mentors who trained with the pioneers of hand surgery. This combined training in plastic and orthopedic surgery complement each other in his approach to complicated surgical issues.

Clinical Expertise

Hand and wrist fractures and trauma (bone tendon injuries, distal radius fractures)
Minimally invasive and endoscopic hand and wrist surgery
Compressive neuropathies (including endoscopic carpal tunnel release)
Radial nerve compression
Dupuytren's disease (Xiaflex injection and surgery)
Wrist arthroscopy
Hand and wrist arthritis
Tendonopathies, including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, trigger fingers, tendonitis
Tumors of the hand, wrist, forearm, including: skin cancers, ganglion cysts, lipomas, giant cell tumors, neurofibromas

Philosophy of Care

My philosophy is one of informed choice. Every procedure comes with risks and benefits, and my goal is to help you understand what your options are in order to make the best choice for your situation. This is especially important in hand surgery because not every condition has a single, clear treatment and multiple options may be presented.
I feel that my patients appreciate that I try to take the time necessary for everyone to understand their condition, its treatment options, and the outcome they might expect before they make their decision, as well as guide them through their recovery.

Podcast

Dupuytren's Contracture: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment

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Dr. Joseph Woodward on Seattle Refined

Joseph Woodward

Experience

Year began practicing: 2012

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine | Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington (general surgery) | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

University of California San Francisco (plastic surgery) | San Franciso, CA University of California at Irvine (hand surgery) | Orange, CA

Personal Information

I was raised in Stanwood, a small town north of Seattle. Following my education and training, I spent five years in practice in Eugene, Oregon before returning home to the Puget Sound area in 2017.
In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, snowboarding, golf and spending time with my twin son and daughter. My wife, a nurse educator, and I also appreciate fine coffee, traveling and exploring the world of wine.

Reviews

5.0
August 27, 2026
Incredible
5.0
August 27, 2026
Dr. Woodward is one of the best doctors I've ever had to work with. Very straightforward, willing to be blunt while showing appropriate compassion, and clearly takes time before coming into a room to go over the case. He's incredibly mindful of time, but doesn't rush.
5.0
August 11, 2026
He seemed very knowledgeable and capable.
5.0
August 04, 2026
Would recommend Dr. Woodward unequivocally. Terrific provider - put my hand back together.
5.0
July 23, 2026
Dr Woodward is excellent. I drive a great distance to be able to see him. I trust him completely.
1.11
June 08, 2026
He minimized my issue, spent very little time understanding my concerns, and did not even realize that I had seen him in the past until I told him.
5.0
May 02, 2026
Dr Woodward is fantastic. He is detail oriented and ethical. He explains everything in great detail. His skill set is fantastic. I tell everyone that he is the doc to see if you need hand surgery. I can't say enough about how good he and his staff are.
2.77
February 05, 2026
He was very short, briefly answered questions, but his demeanor did not lead me to believe he was actually taking it in. I did get to the service I needed.
5.0
December 04, 2025
Always a great experience with Dr. Woodward.
5.0
November 25, 2025
Great Dr. My experience with him has been great. He is very calming-relieved my anxiety about needing to have surgery right up to just before going into the surgery room.
5.0
November 04, 2025
Very considerate
4.94
September 15, 2025
He gave up his lunch hour to see me because I needed immediate care.
5.0
July 05, 2025
Awesome doctor and practice.