Dr. Carlos Woodward, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Carlos Woodward, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Melbourne, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Viera Hospital and Cape Canaveral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
3.9 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (53 reviews)
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2120 Sarno Rd Melbourne, FL 32935Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Woodward
3.9
53 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Dr woodard is the best shoulder surgery around! Very professional carrying and listens to you!!! I would recommend him most definitely!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Tanner – Nov 03, 2023
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Extremely professional and kind
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 26, 2023
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Extremely professional
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2023
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In the beginning, my experience, was excellent. But after my 4th bilateral carpel and guyon's tunnel, and bilateral thumb joint replacements surgeries,he then said I needed surgery again, right after I had back surgery. I told him no, I can't go thru another surgery right now, he said fine. When I called for some pain meds, he had his receptionist tell me I was no longer his patient! I had been seeing him for years. Fast forward several years, I'm now in Orlando. I just had cubital tunnel syndrome surgery with an EXCELLANT doctor who told me Dr. Woodward had a reputation for being knife happy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 25, 2020
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Absolutely AMAZING surgeon! Dr. Woodward repaired my torn rotator cuff. I had no post-surgery pain.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gloria – Oct 07, 2019
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Dr. Woodward is a great surgeon. I have had carpal tunnel surgery, trick finger, and right shoulder surgery done by Dr. Woodward. Thorough exam, and tests before. He also makes you feel at ease about the surgery..
I have recommended him to many people, and all have been happy.
Last person I recommended, was my husband and he too, was extremely satisfied with his shoulder surgery.
Thanks, Dr. Woodward!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara in Indialantic, FL – Sep 30, 2019
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Just excellent to put it simply. Dr. Woodward repaired the rotator cuff, removed a large bone spur which caused the injury and in the process found another lesser spur and removed that too. Explained in details how the surgery went, what caused the injury and joked about what not to do in the process of recovery and therapy. Highly recommend him. I wish that more doctors were like this doctor is, and he does not push his patients out the door on a five minute visit. He takes his time with the patient.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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George, Melbourne – Sep 26, 2019
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I am a patient of Dr. Woodward and have been for a few years. I had surgery on my right hand 4 months ago. The surgery went fine. However, last week I fractured my hand, the same hand he did the surgery on. I had the x-rays sent to his office, since this happened on a Sunday. I was told to see a orthopaetic, which Dr. Woodward is. I called the office and was told he does not "do" fractures. Really?? The people in his front office should all be replaced. Rude, rude, rude. The one who answers the phone is the worse. I went to another hand specialist. Thank you Dr. Woodward for not caring! I always recommended Dr. Woodward in past. My daughter couldn't believe he would not see me. One star only.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2019
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Been going to him 2 years. He did rotator cuff both shoulders and carpal tunnel. He said I needed a new shoulder a year ago. Went to see him about the Dupuytren Contraction and told me to wait till my fingers would not open at all. Also told me to use a 5-7 pound weight and exercise my shoulders, which I am still doing my PT from Rotator cuff Labrum tears.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 24, 2018
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Dr. Woodward is the only Orthopedic surgeon I would use for hand, arm or shoulder surgery. He has done three surgeries on my shoulders. Each for different injuries. As an athlete I have beat my shoulders up.
Dr. Woodward has not only excellent surgical skills, but excellent bed side manner as well. Love him!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sondra Barchard in Melbourne Beach, FL – Sep 03, 2018
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Used to be a fan because he’s done good work for me in the past, but had trigger thumb and finger surgery in May, and the results are awful. The thumb? Lost range of motion. The finger, it’s still triggering, I have a gigantic lump in my palm, an area in my palm that will not heal, and now my finger pulls towards towards my pinky whenever I try to grip anything.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2018
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This is the best doctor I have experianced yet. He repaired my torn rotator cuff and not only did I get full use back, I experianced very little pain in recovery! This low pain is very rare for this type of shoulder surgery. Highly recommend!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ray Woosley in Palm Bay, FL – Dec 02, 2017
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I credit Dr. Woodward with going above and beyond to return full use of my hands, arms, and in the process manage to save my neck as well. i was a patient from 2001 to 2005 and I am in need of his services. I don't know what qualifications a patient must have in order to pass the front desk but given that it is his original work at stake I would think that it would have some baring on admittance to the inner sanctum and the ladies at the desk should take that into consideration.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
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B.Pareja in Melbourne, FL – Mar 10, 2017
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I have heard nothing but good things about this doctor. However his receptionist is the one of the rudest people I have encountered. I am in need of a specific and urgent surgery. Dr Woodward is one of the only docotors in the county who does this type of surgery. I was unable to schedule and appt or to get any information. This woman is immature, rude, and extremely inconsiderate! I have never left a review for anything before but feel this needs to be addressed for the sake of his patients!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
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Melbourne, FL – Jan 23, 2017
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Front desk lady is nasty.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Melbourne, FL – Dec 09, 2016
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Dr Woodward is a great surgeon, great bed side manner. The problem is his front desk staff. They are rude,they do not forward messages and make it where you just leave the practice such as I did along with several other friends and family members-all because of the front desk staffing. Such a shame since Dr Woodward is very good at what he does.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
28 others found this helpful
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Danny Briseno in Melbourne, FL – Apr 25, 2016
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Dr. Carlos Woodward, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Melbourne, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Viera Hospital and Cape Canaveral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Orthopedic Surgery
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Indiana University / Bloomington
Medical School, 1985
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
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.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
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.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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