Dr. James William Harwood, MD

Dr. James Harwood is a surgeon with over five decades of experience serving patients throughout the Santa Rosa area. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his surgical residency at UCSD Medical Center. His extensive surgical practice spans 52 years, during which he has developed expertise in both general surgery and specialized procedures. Dr. Harwood is fluent in Spanish, French, and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Harwood maintains hospital affiliations with Healdsburg District Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, providing care across multiple locations in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, California. His surgical expertise includes treating thyroid conditions such as goiter and hyperthyroidism, as well as gallbladder problems. He performs advanced minimally …invasive procedures including laparoscopic surgery and specialized thyroid operations. His experience with laparoscopic gallbladder removal allows patients to benefit from smaller incisions and faster recovery times.