Dr. David Woods, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. David Woods, who serves patients in Chico, California.

A trusted ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, Dr. Woods tends to patients at his private practice – Reeve Woods Eye Center – in Chico, California. He has integrated multiple state-of-the-art technologies into his practice, including laser cataract surgery, astigmatism-correcting lens implants, multifocal premium lens implants for range of vision, and micro-implant glaucoma surgery.

Graduating cum laude with his Bachelor of Science degree from the Brigham Young University in 1998, he went on to attend the University of Washington School of Medicine, earning his medical degree in 2002. He completed his internship at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Boise in 2003, before completing his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, Davis in 2006.

Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Woods is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

In his local area, he can be found on staff at Advanced Eye Surgery Center, Enloe Medical Center, Skyway Surgery Center, and Oroville Hospital.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

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