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Valerie A Wood

Valerie A Wood, MD

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
Affiliations
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road

Ages Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Teen
  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

102 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About

Locations

      • 5844 Northwest Barry Road, Suite 340, Kansas City, MO 64154
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        • 20 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 300, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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        Expertise

        Education

        Ohio State Univ, School of Medicine

        Medical School

        University of Kansas Medical Center

        Residency

        Insurance

        Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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        • Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
        • Aetna Elect Choice
        • Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
        • Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
        • Aetna HMO
        • Aetna HMO Local
        • Aetna Managed Choice
        • Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
        • Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
        • Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
        • Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
        • Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
        • Aetna Missouri Preferred
        • Aetna Open Choice PPO
        • Aetna Select
        • Aetna Select Local
        • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
        • Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
        • Aetna Workers Comp
        • American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
        • BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
        • BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
        • BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
        • BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
        • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
        • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
        • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
        • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
        • BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
        • BCBS of Kansas Federal
        • BCBS of Kansas Traditional
        • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
        • Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
        • Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
        • Century Health Solutions (PPO)
        • Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
        • Cigna HMO
        • Cigna OAP
        • Cigna PPO
        • CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
        • Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
        • HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
        • Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
        • Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
        • Humana
        • Humana Choice PPO
        • Humana ChoiceCare PPO
        • Humana Community HMO
        • Humana Gold Choice PFFS
        • Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
        • Humana Honor PPO
        • Humana Kansas City PPOx
        • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
        • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
        • Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
        • Humana Preferred PPO
        • Humana SmartExpress PPO
        • Humana SmartNet PPO
        • Humana SmartSuite PPO
        • HumanaOne PPO
        • Integrated Health Plan PPO
        • Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
        • Medica Connect
        • Medica Select
        • Medicare
        • MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
        • Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
        • OHARA Managed Care (WC)
        • Private Healthcare Systems PPO
        • Provider Partners Health Plan
        • ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
        • Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
        • TRICARE WEST
        • Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
        • UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
        • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
        • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
        • United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
        • United Healthcare - Choice
        • United Healthcare - Choice Plus
        • United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
        • United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
        • United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
        • United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
        • United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
        • United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
        • United Healthcare - Indemnity
        • United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
        • United Healthcare - Navigate
        • United Healthcare - Options PPO
        • United Healthcare - Select
        • United Healthcare - Select Plus
        • United Healthcare - United Health One
        • United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
        • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
        • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
        • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
        • UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
        • UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
        • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
        • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
        • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP

        Reviews

        5 of 5 stars

        486 Ratings, 112 Reviews

        The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/29/2024

          The care at the ENT Clinic is stellar!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/24/2024

          Physicians do not get better than Dr Valerie Wood. I'm so grateful for her care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/24/2024

          Doctor Wood really enjoys her profession. She has a wonderful personality, very intelligent. She could brighten up any room she walks into.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/20/2024

          Thanks for keeping me educated & informed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2024

          Thorough, knowledgeable, clear, and has a great demeanor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2024

          Dr. Wood is wonderful! She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and listens well. She was able to prescribe a medication that has solved my problems!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/17/2024

          Dr. Wood is amazing! Her professionalism, keen insights, and thoroughness are best in class!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/17/2024

          She listens, she draws pictures to explain what she is saying, she is the best ever.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/15/2024

          My doctor was a good listener and proactive

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/14/2024

          Love Dr Wood, very kind & friendly, explained surgery with great detail.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2024

          Dr Valerie Wood was very thorough about explaining things of what she was planning to do for the reason why I was visiting her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/23/2024

          I've been extremely happy with the care I have received

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/17/2024

          Dr. Wood did an excellent job

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/14/2024

          Dr. Wood was outstanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/5/2024

          Dr. Woods is excellent always pleasant, and attentive.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/31/2024

          Dr. Wood listened to my concerns and history, provided excellent feedback about exam findings and discussed her recommendations for treatment and further evaluations, including the rationale for her recommendations.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/30/2024

          Dr Wood is super

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/30/2024

          Dr. Wood took the time to listen to all of my concerns and responded to each of them with care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/29/2024

          Dr Wood is the BEST!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/29/2024

          Great experience with Dr. Wood

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/25/2024

          Wow! Dr. Wood is spectacular, one of best provider's I've ever seen.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/19/2024

          Very excellent care. Very knowledgable and professional. Quick thinker, willing to think outside the box. Made approach clear to the patient.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/15/2024

          Dr Wood was great. Listen, took time to give detailed explanation of my problem.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2024

          Dr Wood is a wonderful doctor in every way.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/13/2024

          This was my first visit with this doctor, due to the weather, she had done research in my behalf before meeting with me. I found her very knowledgeable, kind, understanding and she left the impression she really wanted to help me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/12/2024

          Very good care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/11/2024

          Good experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/8/2024

          Dr. Wood is FANTASTIC!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/4/2024

          I was quite impressed with Dr. Wood. She was very thorough and answered all my questions. She studied my chart and knew all about me before she came into the exam room. She really cares about her patients.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/30/2023

          Happy to refer my friends here

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/30/2023

          Dr Valerie Wood is an outstanding physician who explains matters very well and listens to the concerns of the patient. I would highly recommend her to other people needing the care of an ENT physician.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/29/2023

          The doctor is simply awesome.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/24/2023

          Explains what she is doing and why.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/23/2023

          She gives me great confidence in the care I receive.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/22/2023

          This physician was very courteous and professional and made me feel welcomed to her practice. She took the time to thorough explain my problem and how she would assist me..

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/20/2023

          Dr. Wood is a very good doctor.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/18/2023

          Provider was very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/14/2023

          Dr Wood is excellent. She listens and answers all questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/13/2023

          Dr. Valerie Wood is an excellent, fantastic, and fabulous physician, ENT, and surgeon!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/11/2023

          I especially appreciated that Dr. Wood was proactive

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/10/2023

          There aren't enough kind words to explain Dr. Wood. I trust her implicitly. There is no one else I would recommend more than her to take care of the people I care about.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/9/2023

          Dr Wood is EXCELLENT!!! She is prepared for the appointment. She has read my medical information before she enters the room. Very personable and caring!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/8/2023

          Dr. Wood was extraordinary in their personalities, professionalism and care. Trusted her immediately

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/7/2023

          Dr. Wood is an amazing doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/4/2023

          I truly appreciate Dr. Wood. She has helped me so much!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/4/2023

          Dr Wood is the best doctor I've seen. She is caring, answers questions, listens (which seems to be a rare quality in doctors these days), explains things clearly. I'm happy I was lucky enough to be her patient.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/3/2023

          Dr Wood is an exceptional doctor. I've never had a doctor that addressed all my concerns and has such compassion toward their patient.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/30/2023

          Dr Wood made a difficult case seem simple. She listened to my concerns and answered them completely.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/20/2023

          Very good and professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/17/2023

          I am so thankful I found Dr Wood, she is wonderful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/16/2023

          She's simply the best! I highly recommend her!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/10/2023

          great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/10/2023

          Dr Woods is the best!! She listens and she genuinely cares!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/10/2023

          Great!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/5/2023

          Dr. Wood is an exceptionally outstanding physician. I am very grateful for her concern and care for me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2023

          Always look forward to seeing Dr Wood.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2023

          I was very impressed by Dr. Wood. She was professional, courteous and listened carefully to my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/29/2023

          Dr Wood is incredible. Knowable, caring, great listener. She is a fabulous doctor. . I cannot say enough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/28/2023

          Very professional and personable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/22/2023

          Dr. Wood is wonderful. She is caring and takes time to explain things in detail. Very informative.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/22/2023

          On a scale of 1 to 5 Dr. Wood is a 10. I wish all doctors were as efficient, friendly, concerned, communicative and informative as she is.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/21/2023

          Very very good doctor. I normally don't do reviews but she was amazing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/16/2023

          Dr Wood was incredible.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/14/2023

          I found Dr Valerie Wood to be an excellent physician.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/7/2023

          The care provider was friendly, aware of the purpose of my visit, aware of my specific needs, very efficient in completing the necessary purpose of my visit. I would recommend this care giver ,,,,,,

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/7/2023

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/5/2023

          My visits with the nurse practitioners have been excellent! And the doctors are just brilliant. They have made my life so much better.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/2/2023

          Dr Woods is so detailed that she even draws pictures. I am totally impressed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/1/2023

          Dr. Wood is the best Dr. I know she really cares about her patients she gives me a hug. I love Dr Wood.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/16/2023

          deservess and excellent in every category.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2023

          I just love Shelia! She is not only my care provider, but she is my friend!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/13/2023

          Excellent explanation - picture notes she drew/wrote for me to take away with me were priceless.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/9/2023

          Dr. Wood outstanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/9/2023

          Outstanding!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/4/2023

          Dr Wood is an outstanding doctor. She is caring, listens, explains in terms you can understand, very personable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/4/2023

          Excellent!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2023

          Took time to explain care plan

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2023

          If I can invite as many people as I could I would without a doubt she is the best very professional and that's what I love about that doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/28/2023

          Absolutely loved Dr Wood! She is energetic and passionate about her chosen field. My visit with her was detailed and answered all my questions ad concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/27/2023

          Dr. Wood does an excellent job of making me feel confident that she has completely explored all possible treatments and options. Her skills and knowledge are amazing. I am so glad I have her on my side

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/23/2023

          Mrs woods was very helpful and answered the majority of my questions before I asked them.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/23/2023

          Dr. Wood is AWESOME!!!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/21/2023

          Dr Wood could not have done anything more, one of the best experiences I have had with SLS.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/14/2023

          Dr Wood is fantastic!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/30/2023

          Dr Wood is great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/29/2023

          Dr. Wood is an exceptionally outstanding physician.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/23/2023

          She asked lots of questions< answered my questions and explained what she was doing as she drew pictures to further illustrate what she was seeing and what she would do

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/18/2023

          Very knowledgeable, very friendly.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/15/2023

          Amazing patient care experience!! Dr wood was outstanding

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/13/2023

          Dr. Wood is the most caring and professional doctor I have had the pleasure of being treated by. She explains everything and is very patient. Too bad all doctors aren't more like her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/12/2023

          Dr Wood listen to my concerns and had an aggressive plan to treat my problem. She clearly explained the treatment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2023

          Dr. Wood was extremely thorough. I really appreciated the hand written/drawn explanations.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/4/2023

          V. Wood was amazing! I've never had any Physician take the time to explain with pictures. It was like being in a classroom where you actually learned about your issue.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/3/2023

          I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Wood. She was cheerful and took time with me, listening to everything I had to say. She came up with various ideas as to how to treat my problem. I left with a sense of optimism that I haven't ever had. I actually look forward to my next visit with her!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/31/2023

          Iam so very Thankful I found Dr Wood, she is Great.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/31/2023

          Dr. Valerie A Wood is awesome. She explained everything fully, gave me my options and handled the procedure excellently.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/27/2023

          Dr. Wood is an excellent physician. Dr. Wood is detailed, conscientious, and caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/26/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/26/2023

          Dr wood was very personable, very informative, just overall great.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/23/2023

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2023

          She was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/18/2023

          Dr. Wood spent time explaining the procedure and even drew pictures for me which was very helpful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/17/2023

          Explained everything

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/14/2023

          Dr. Wood was awesome. She was very informative and understanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/12/2023

          Dr Wood is the best she is reassuring and seems to easily get to the root cause of your ailment. She Explains everything thoroughly and in detail, insuring you understand the diagnosis and treatment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/11/2023

          I found Dr. Wood very thorough and willing to answer questions I had. She didn't seem dismissive of me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/10/2023

          Dr Valerie Wood. Excellent! She answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable and caring. I'm so happy to find a great ENT!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/5/2023

          Valerie wood was ver helpful with two concerns. She is a good listener

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/5/2023

          Valerie Wood is an excellent doctor, knowledgeable and caring. She listens well and always draws diagrams so I can visualize what is going on. I like her a lot!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/30/2023

          I never had a bad experience at St Luke. I don't like going to the Doctor, but Doctor Wood is great.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/30/2023

          Dr. Woods is always personable and relatable. Takes the time to listen and is very thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2023

          Valerie Wood is a wonderful doctor.