Richard J. Wood, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

Dr. Richard J. Wood is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Columbus, OH with special training and skill in performing diagnostic tests and surgery on the colon, rectum, and anus. As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Richard J. Wood, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer, polyps, bowel obstruction, and rectal prolapse. Colon & Rectal Surgery is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Colon & Rectal Surgeons include hemorrhoids, anal fissures, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer of the colon, rectum, and anus, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Colon & Rectal Surgeons include sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic polypectomy, colonostomy, bowel resection, tumor removal, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Richard J. Wood is a Pediatric Surgeon in Columbus, OH with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures on patients ranging in age from infancy through teenage years. As a Pediatric Surgeon, Richard J. Wood, MD performs operations on young patients requiring surgery. Pediatric Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgery for young people, including babies, children and teenagers. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatric Surgeons include congenital birth defect, physical trauma, kidney and gallbladder stones, appendicitis, childhood hernia, GERD, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Surgeons include endoscopic procedure, digital image-assisted surgery, organ transplant, appendectomy, tissue biopsy, circumcision, cancer surgery, bariatric sugery, and operations to reconstruct or repair congenital birth defects.

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.