Erika Woodson, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.8500
- Desk:
- 216.444.6696
- Fax:
- 216.445.9409
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Appliance) Implants
- Cochlear Implants
- Ear Surgery
- Endoscopic Ear Surgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Gamma Knife Treatment
- Intratympanic Injection
- Lateral Skull Base Surgery
- Neurotology
- Skull Base Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repairs
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Ear Disease
- Deafness
- Ear drum perforations
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
- Head and Neck Paragangliomas
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Problems
- Meniere's Disease
- Middle Ear Infection
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurotology
- Otosclerosis
- Paraganglioma
- Pediatric Hearing Loss
- Skull Base Cancer
- Skull Base Lesions
- Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS)
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Dr. Woodson is the Section Head of Neurotology/Otology/Lateral Skullbase Surgery. She is also Medical Director of the Hearing Implant Program. Dr. Woodson is co-appointed in the Head and Neck Institute and the Gamma Knife Center.
Dr. Woodson completed medical school at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. She then completed Otolaryngology residency followed by Neurotology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and clinics. Dr. Woodson is subspecialty board certified in Neurotology.
Dr. Woodson's clinical interests are functional and hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, and functional and hearing preservation in vestibular schwannoma management. She is a regional pioneer in endoscopic ear surgery. Dr. Woodson enjoys caring for patients of all ages to improve their hearing-related quality of life.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery
Iowa City,
IA USA
2010
Residency - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Otolaryngology
Iowa City,
IA USA
2008
Medical Education - Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College
Richmond,
VA USA
2003
Undergraduate - Washington and Lee University
Lexington,
VA USA
1999
Professional Highlights
STEMbassador on WKYC Fox 3 Cleveland OH 2019
Chair, Women of Otolaryngology, 2018
Member, Hearing and Balance Clinical Advisory Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2016-present
Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2013-2018
Castle-Connolly Top Doctor 2017, 2018, 2019; Exceptional Women In Medicine, 2019
Certifications
- Otolaryngology - Neurotology
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Specialty Interests
Acoustic neuroma, vestibular schwannoma, glomus tumors
Awards & Honors
Otology/Neurotology Impact Award, 2014
Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2018
Committee of Excellence, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2018, 2019
Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
American Academy Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Neurotology Society
North American Skull Base Society
Northeastern Ohio Otolaryngology Society
Otosclerosis Study Group
Society of University Otolaryngologists
Research & Publications
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181 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
40 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 18, 2021
Dr. Woodson is thoughtful in her responses and focuses all her attention on the patient. She took time to be sure all bases were covered.
Reviewed on May 11, 2021
Dr Woodson is a consummate professional. She is knowledgeable, caring, courteous and competent. I felt comfortable with her from my very first visit.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
dr Woodson is an amazing doctor
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2021
Dr. Woodson was very knowledgeable, intelligent and intent on addressing my issues and concerns. She recommended several approaches to address my concerns, and a viable plan of attack. I was very impressed by her care.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2021
appreciate Dr. Woodson making sure my daughter and I could see her together.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2021
the most explanatory doctor I've ever seen and with a wonderful bed side manner that makes you feel listened to and cared for. definitely adds high value to clinic
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021
Dr. Woodson was incredibly thorough and explained my imaging studies and situation in detail. She answered all my questions. I am thankful she is my doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2021
Always excellent experience with Dr. Woodson. She explains every detail of your testing and her assessment as the tests relate to my ear condition. She knows how to deal and relate to me individually as a patient. I am reassured of all that she tells me as I find her to know her area of medicine inside and out. Can't give enough positive descriptions as to her professionalism and medical knowledge. She is great!!!
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
my office visit with Dr. Woodson was very good, informative and very helpful with my complaint. I'm very pleased with her and her staff.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021
Dr. Woodson is very good
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
she was well worth the wait and I will refer her to anyone that needs a dr in her specialty clinic
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
Dr. Woodson is outstanding in every way.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2021
I'm a rather new patient to the clinic, and so far, I am pleased with the care I've gotten from Dr. Woodson and her staff.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
dr Woodson was very patient considering my audio wouldn't work.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
*Dr. Woodson was very thorough - explained everything I needed to know about the surgery.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Dr Woodson is an excellent listener, a rare quality in a physician. She has excellent bedside manner.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Excellent experience. I highly recommend Dr. Woodson.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2021
VERY HELPFUL. My son is very anxious about his ear disease and Dr woodsons team helped us tremendously. love them
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2020
Dr Woodson is the BEST! I cave the utmost confidence in her.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020
I had some issues after my surgery and called Dr. Woodson's office. In a short time, she returned the call herself, facetime, and was very attentive, patient and concerned. She told me to follow up with her office the next day.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020
Dr. Woodson was great!
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020
Dr. was very good.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020
great doctor!!
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2020
very happy with Dr. Woodson's care and treatment of my problem.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2020
my only problem was waiting so long for an appt. once there, I received excellent care from the doctor and her staff.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
was able to find and remove object in my ear other doctors either missed or did not think was a problem. My balance issue is moving along much better since this was done. She was awesome. Trust her with my care.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
I felt that Dr. Woodson presented a clear picture of what was happening, what my options were! I would recommend her highly!
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Dr Erika Woodson is a great doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
Dr. Woodson was excellent in explaining everything me.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
I would recommend Dr.Woodson to be everyone
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Love Dr. Erika Woodson!!!
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Dr Woodson is very thorough in her care and patient care. She and I have very similar concerns and explains ideas very well.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2020
I have the utmost respect for the Doctor , her expertise , knowledge and professionalism
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
I just want to stress how much I love using MyChart. MyChart makes it easy to contact my doctor and also be able to see test results and my schedule.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
Being a provider myself, Dr. Woodson inspired me to be a better MD myself. She was very thorough in all aspects of my encounter. I was very impressed & shall now strive to deliver the same care to my patients.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
Dr. Woodson is a very good listener and also gave me plenty of her time for the visit.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
Dr. Woodson is one of the most professional, knowledgeable and genuine caregivers I have ever been cared for by. She is thorough and kind and has a pleasant bedside manner.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
excellent physician and staff
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020
Dr. Woodson is very caring and personable. She shows that she really cares and wants the best for her patients. We are thankful for the care she provided for our daughter!
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
if I could give Dr Woodson a "10" it still wouldn't be enough. what a wonderful asset she is to the CC team