David O. Woodard, MD | Geneva, IL | General Surgeon

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Dr. David Woodard treats colorectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and has practiced surgery and bariatric surgery for 39 years. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.

Dr. Woodard earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center in 1992. He sees patients in Geneva and Winfield, Illinois, and speaks English and Spanish.

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accepting new patients
4.2

68 Ratings
39 years of experience
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Rush University Medical Center
13 written reviews
3 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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David O. Woodard's Ratings and Reviews

4.2

68 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (24) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (22) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Very calm guy. He did my gastric bypass and hernia repair two days ago and today I am feeling great besides the pain. I’m having no trouble so far and pray it stays this way. Thank you for being who you are Dr. Woodard. Also Abby the over night nurse I had on 5/6 after surgery was so sweet and I enjoyed talking to her a lot and that says alot because I’m normally a shy person but she made me feel so welcomed and helped me through out my stay the best. Had my care done in Winfield, Il with NorthWestern Medicine. Best staff ever.. Except Erine G… I didn’t like her, she was rude.

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March 7th, 2025

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A++ Doctor. Him and his team make it so easy

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December 15th, 2022

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This man know his job, he cares about you and will tell you the way it is..

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 30th, 2019

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Dr. Woodard is a wonderful Surgeon you can talk to Doctor Woodard and he listens to you then explains to you what he is saying and I am a repeat Customer. GK

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 28th, 2019

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Great Doctor! top notch!

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August 29th, 2017

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Great doctor and supported by a great staff!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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August 19th, 2016

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Outstanding Doctor!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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October 18th, 2015

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Had hernia surgery with him at the age of 20 in 2002. Recurred 3 years later. Been dealing with pain and problems ever since. Not sure if he still uses it but did an open method with a plug. Worse health decision of my life. Would not recommend.

May 12th, 2015

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Dr. Woodard's staff has always been very friendly and courteous to me at every visit. I found Dr. Woodard to be a pleasant and caring physician with a demeanor that allows patients to be well informed and at ease. I would not hesitate requesting Dr. Woodard for any future procedures and would highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 2nd, 2014

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I went in for routine laproscopic lapband revision/hiatal hernia repair with the Divinci Robot. I don't thing Dr. Woodard has used the Divinci Robot that much several things went very wrong. Dr. Woodard damaged the old band and had to replace it. He punctured my plural sac and my lung collapased and I believe he put the port in upside down. With my old lapband I could tell when I was full. I am convinced that the new band is not working properly. I have gain 15 pounds in 2 months. I don't thing anyone should have him do surgery on them. He is very arrogant and doesn't think that anything except the collapsed lung went wrong. He said that he doesn't know how that happened. He said I must have coughed or sneezed too hard. I have talked to numerous nurses and all have said that is impossible to sneeze or cough so hard that your lung collapses. I have now developed an abdomenal hernia but I am not going to let him do surgery on me again.

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Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

April 18th, 2014

Northwestern Medical Group

351 Delnor Dr Ste 400Geneva, IL 60134

Tel: (630) 668-0833


David O. Woodard, MD	Dr. Michaela Klein, DO	Dr. Elizabeth Harvey, MD	Adeeb Sebai, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (68 Ratings)	3.7 (18 Ratings)	4.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Geneva , IL	Arlington Heights , IL	Batavia , IL	Downers Grove , IL
Med School: SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine	Med School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of OsteopathicMedicine	Med School: Loyola University of Chicago	Med School: Alfaisal University Medical School
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Breast Diseases
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Gallbladder Surgery
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David O. Woodard holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rush University Medical Center in 1992.

Medical School

Graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

David O. Woodard's NPI number is 1447231782.

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