


Dr. Karen Woods, MD
Dr. Karen Woods, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Woods has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders and Esophageal Disorders. She graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Houston Methodist
6550 Fannin St Ste 1201 Houston, TX 77030Make an Appointment
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Dr. Woods is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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5 star | 61% | 61% |
4 star | 0% | 0% |
3 star | 11% | 11% |
2 star | 7% | 7% |
1 star | 21% | 21% |
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About Me
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Dr. Karen Woods, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Woods has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders and Esophageal Disorders. She graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas...read moreGastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Private Practice - Solo
Fell Baylor College Med
Residency Hospital, 1990University Tex Sw
Fellowship Hospital, 1989Baylor College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1984University Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1983
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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