About Vertrae®
Board-certified neurosurgeon and neurological spine surgeon Kamal Woods, MD, MBA, FAANS, is co-founder of Vertrae® in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio. As a renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Woods is proud to provide personalized care, just for you.
Dr. Woods earned his medical doctorate (MD) from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. Upon graduating, he completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurological surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He then pursued his minimally invasive and complex spine fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He recently completed his Master of Business Administration at Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business in Baltimore, Maryland.
Prior to establishing Vertrae®, Dr. Woods worked in academic neurosurgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he taught medical students and residents. He moved with his wife and kids to Dayton, Ohio, to embrace the role of Network Medical Director of Neuroscience for a network of hospitals. Dr. Woods holds hospital appointments at several hospitals in the Great Dayton region. However, he is now an independent private practice neurosurgeon. He is a member of the Ohio State Medical Association, Ohio State Neurosurgical Society, North American Spine Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and California Medical Association.
As Dr. Woods recalls, it all started one Sunday afternoon in the fall of 2015 while chatting with his wife on an open terrace in Temecula Wine Country, Southern California. The weather was perfect! Beautiful vineyards provided the backdrop. Everyone was smiling and relaxed. Could we learn something from this experience that would inspire the way we deliver health care? It became their obsession to understand what experiences and emotions their patients really wanted and they promised to work as hard as they could to deliver such an experience. The concept behind Vertrae® was born: To create an immersive, personalized experience for every patient, unlike anything they had ever felt before. Vertrae® is the realization of that dream!
At Vertrae®, Dr. Woods is very patient-centered and strives to provide the best treatment options for his patients. He offers back surgery, disc replacement, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery for conditions like spinal stenosis, sciatica, and pinched nerves.
He is currently accepting patients and offers virtual appointments to enhance care, with 24/7 availability on demand. Schedule a visit by calling the office or booking online today.
IN THE NEWS
Dr. Woods performs pioneering neck surgery
Patient Travis Wells from Middletown, Ohio shares his story
American Heart Association (AHA) Dayton Heart Ball 2020
This fun short film was played just before Dr. Woods addressed the audience at the American Heart Association (AHA) annual ball
For Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury Patients, Vertrae® offers a Complimentary MRI Review. For Further Information, please contact our office.
PHILOSOPHY BEHIND VERTRAE
1. Patients come first
Nothing is too much for our patients. It is our honor to care for you.
2. The guest experience is important to us
Patients are guests, not clients. Our goal is to create an immerse experience filled with warmth
3. Health care should be personalized
Every guest is unique and special. The care we offer should be customized to suit each guest.
4. Technology may be used to enhance care
Our world is increasingly digital. "Vertrae" is a combination of virtual and vertebrae (spine).
5. Spine surgery is not for everyone
There are many ways to treat neck and back pain. Surgery should be the last option.
6. Do less to get better results
Even when surgery is needed, minimally invasive spine surgery provides a faster road to recovery.
For your convenience, Vertrae accepts most major insurance plans. Click on “View full list of companies” to see a list of commonly accepted insurances. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office .
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"Very knowledgeable and honest when it came to my special circumstances. He explained and answered any questions I had. I would highly recommend him and his staff!"
"Dr. Woods and his team are true professionals. I wish I would have met them sooner. I can't thank you enough Dr. Woods!"
"I recently had an outpatient surgery performed by Dr. Woods and I have been pain free since! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to be pain free!"
"Great job on my back surgery! Pain is gone and I feel wonderful. Dr. Woods and his staff were a true blessing to me and my family throughout the entire process."
"I highly recommend Dr. Kamal Woods! He is knowledgeable, professional, and very skilled."
"He is a kind man who took the time to answer all my questions. Dr. Woods is the greatest!"
"Dr. Woods and his entire staff made me feel at ease, very nice, and could answer all of my questions. Thank you Dr. Woods and your staff."
"Dr. Woods did an amazing job, even with my bad osteoporosis. I highly recommend him!"
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