Sarah Woodrow, MD
- Call 330.665.4100
Primary Location
Akron General Medical Outpatient Center
- Appointment:
- 330.665.4100
- Fax:
- 330.665.4190
Additional Locations
Neurological Surgery
Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building
1330 Mercy Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
Directions
- Appointment:
- 330.665.4100
- Fax:
- 330.665.4190
Treatment & Services
- Back Pain Evaluation
- Back Pain Treatment
- Back Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repairs
- Cervical Deformity Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Complex Cervical Spine Surgery
- Complex Spinal Instrumentation
- Complex Spinal Reconstruction
- Complex Spinal Surgery
- General Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Spinal Navigation
- Image-Guided Surgery
- Lumbar Fusion
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
- Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries
- Neurological Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Second Opinion
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Surgery
- Spine Decompression
- Spine Reconstruction
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Spine Tumor Diagnosis
- Spine Tumor Management
- Spine Tumor Removal and Reconstruction
- Spine Tumor Surgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acquired Hydrocephalus
- Adult Brain Tumors
- Anaplastic Astrocytomas
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Arachnoiditis
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arthritis of the Spine
- Astrocytoma
- Back Bone Tumor
- Back Disorders
- Back Pain
- Benign Brain Tumors
- Benign Tumors of the Head
- Benign Tumors of the Neck
- Benign Tumors of the Spinal Cord
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Lymphoma
- Brain Metastases
- Brain Tumor
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cavernoma
- Cavernous Hemangiomas of the Brain
- Cavernous Sinus Tumors
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Malignancies
- Cerebral Astrocytomas
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
- Chronic Back Pain
- Complex Cervical Deformities
- Degenerative Back Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Neck Conditions
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Foot Drop
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Glioma
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and Neck Masses
- Head and Neck Trauma
- Head and Neck Tumors
- Hydrocephalus
- Lumbar Canal Stenosis
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Malignant Tumors of the Head
- Malignant Tumors of the Spinal Cord
- Medulloblastoma
- Neck Cancer
- Neck Injuries
- Neck Lesion
- Neck Mass
- Neck Pain
- Neck Swelling
- Neck Tumor
- Neurofibromatosis
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Oligodendroglioma
- Pinched Nerves
- Pineal Lesion
- Pineal Tumors - Adult
- Radiculopathy
- Ruptured Disc
- Sarcomas of the Brain or Head
- Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Vascular Lesions
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Disorders
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Infections
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Metastases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Vascular Disorders
- Spinal Vascular Malformation
- Spine Pain
- Spine Trauma
- Spine Tumors
- Spondylitis
- Subdural Hematoma
- Thoracic Herniated Disc
- Thoracic Spinal Stenosis
- Thoracic Tumors
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
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View All PlansAbout Sarah Woodrow, MD
Dr. Woodrow MD, FRCS(C), FAANS, MEd is a Staff Neurosurgeon and Director of Spinal Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Dr. Woodrow completed her training in Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto. While there she also received a Master’s Degree in Health Professionals Education. Following her graduation she completed a fellowship in complex spinal surgery at the University of Miami.
Dr. Woodrow is an academic neurosurgeon with special interests in complex spinal surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, robotic surgery, neurotrauma, global neurosurgery and medical education. She is board certified in Neurosurgery. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
In addition to her local practice, Dr. Woodrow is heavily involved in Global Neurosurgery: She has partnered with the University of Addis Ababa Department of Neurosurgery in Ethiopia where she has been helping to train Neurosurgeons for over a decade; She is a board member of the Foundation for International Education of Neurological Surgeons (FIENS) as well as the G4 Alliance, organizations dedicated to improving the surgical care of patients in Low and Middle Income Countries. Dr. Woodrow also holds several leadership roles in Neurosurgery. She is the Chair-Elect for the Women in Neurosurgery Section of the AANS/ CNS, she serves as the Chair of Education for the AANS/ CNS Section of Neurotrauma, she is the North American Representative to the Women in Neurosurgery Committee of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies and Member of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Task force of the North American Spine Society.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
Complex Spine
Miami,
FL
2009
Residency - University of Toronto, Department of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Toronto,
ON Canada
2008
Graduate School - University of Toronto
MEd, Health Professional Education
Toronto,
ON Canada
2005
Medical Education - University of Toronto
Toronto/Canada,
ON Canada
2000
Graduate School - Queen's University
Biochemistry
Kingston,
ON Canada
1996
Undergraduate - University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cell and Molecular Biology
Scarborough,
ON
1991
Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Research & Publications
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100 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
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Reviewed on May 8, 2024
I consider myself to be very fortunate to have experienced the skill and care of Dr. Woodrow with my injury. She and her team put me back together not with just surgical skill but kept my dignity and well being intact too. I am so grateful for that.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
She was very helpful and honest with the results of the test. We were on the same page as to proceed. She did a fabulous job explaining pros and cons of my situation. I felt very comfortable with our decisions.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr Woodrow never was one-sided in her recommendations and included me and all my questions at my visit. I really appreciated her knowledge and honest opinions on where I was physically and what she recommended. Next. She was totally honest and I felt she respected me.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr. Woodrow is the best along with her team!!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Dr. Woodrow is amazing, efficient and brilliant. In a world that your all alone, she make it easier to trust her and her team. That's why I chose her
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
Arrived early and was able to see the Dr early too!
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2023
Dr Woodrow and her staff ALWAYS do an EXCELLENT job during my visits. I csn't tell you how much I appreciate the kind and caring attention I receive on each of my visits. Cleveland Ciinic is very fortunate to have Dr Woodrow and her truly kind and professional staff!!!
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2023
Many thank!! I hope this feedback reached Dr Woodrow and her staff.