Dr. Christopher Wood

Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Dr. Christopher Wood is a urologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He is known for kidney cancer surgery.

Dr. Wood is a urologic surgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center who focuses on kidney cancer, including advanced and metastatic disease. His work combines surgery with systemic therapy trials for patients whose cancer has spread.

About Dr. Christopher Wood – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Christopher Wood, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Kidney cancer; cytoreductive nephrectomy; adrenal tumors; urologic oncology clinical trials
• Current Role: Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Address: MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
• Phone: 1-877-632-6789 (MD Anderson appointments)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: mdanderson.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Christopher Wood:

• Localized and advanced kidney cancer
• Partial and radical nephrectomy
• Cytoreductive surgery for metastatic kidney cancer
• Adrenal tumors

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his MD Anderson profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Christopher Wood is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask MD Anderson Cancer Center’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Clinical trials combining surgery with targeted and immune therapy in kidney cancer
• Large published experience in kidney cancer surgery

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• MD Anderson physician profile (mdanderson.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Christopher Wood known for?

Dr. Christopher Wood is known for kidney cancer surgery.

Where does Dr. Christopher Wood practice?

He practices at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher Wood treat?

He focuses on kidney cancer, from small tumors to advanced disease.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Wood?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with MD Anderson Cancer Center before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with MD Anderson Cancer Center.