Dr. Charles R. Woods MD
Internist
571 South Floyd Street Suite 321 Louisville Kentucky, 40202About
Charles R. Woods, MD, received his medical degree in 1985 from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. At the same medical school, Dr. Woods completed his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases. His medical career has seen numerous achievements including the publication of his research and studies about pediatrics in renowned peer-reviewed medical journals; and membership in professional societies such as the American Association of Pediatrics, Society for Pediatric Research, and Pediatric Infectious Disease Society. Excellent teachers and role models, he says, are keys to his success. Today, Woods practices pediatric infectious diseases medicine at the University Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Jewish Hospital, Kosair Childrens Hospital, all in Louisville, Kentucky; he also works as a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky.
Education and Training
Texas
Houston
Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certification
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine -
- Vice Chairperson for Faculty Development, University of Louisville School of Medicine -
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, Texas, 1992
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Pediatrics, Society for Pediatric Research, Pediatric Infectious Disease Society
Articles and Publications
- Co-author, 'Early intervention in low birth weight premature infants: results at 18 years of age for the Infant Health and Development Program.' Pediatrics, 2006
- Co-author, 'Lactobacillus Sepsis Associated With Probiotic Therapy.' Pediatrics, 2005
What do you attribute your success to?
- Excellent Teachers and Role Models
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis
Favorite professional publications
- Lancet Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases
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