Ronald Woodard, MD
Gynecology, Women's Health Physician
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About Ronald Woodard, MD
In my first year of medical school, my classmates and I were introduced to the concept of “whole person care,” looking at each patient not as a problem to be solved, but as a person to be helped. During my more than 40 years as an OBGYN physician, that idea has continually reminded me that the patient before me ought to be seen in that light, as a unique individual. This principle still guides me today, and it forms the foundation of my approach to women’s health.
Thanks to my MDVIP affiliation, I can take a more holistic approach and offer personalized, preventive services and routine care ranging from annual exams to expanded health screenings to gynecological services, all directed toward the specific health needs of women. Plus, I also have more time to focus on each individual patient, providing that personalized care that I believe is so often missing in a typical primary care doctor’s office today. I am thus able to function as a primary care physician for my patients, in addition to providing the usual gynecology screenings and care.
Specific areas of emphasis in my practice include: promoting discussion and education to support nutrition, exercise, weight management, hormones and menopause, energy level, strength and endurance, bone health, sleep issues and more – encouraging a mindset that can help as you pursue making lifestyle choices for more optimal health. With preventive care as a priority, I can tailor an approach to each individual woman’s needs and take more time to help address your concerns. Similar to concierge medicine practices, I also offer same- or next-day appointments.
Glendale, CA
Obstetrics and Gynecology 1983-1986
Glendale, CA
1982-1983
Loma Linda, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1982
College Place, WA
Bachelor of Arts, Religion 1978
Huntington Memorial Hospital
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
- Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1991-1992, 2008-2009
- Member, Surgery Executive Committee 2008-2009
- Member, Medical Staff Executive Committee 1991-1992, 2008-2009
- Vice Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006-2007
- Chairman, Surgical Case and Blood Products Committee 1992-1993
Outstanding Specialist Award, Physician Associates of the Greater San Gabriel Valley 2007
Outstanding Member Satisfaction Award, Physician Associates of the Greater San Gabriel Valley 2003-2005
Benefits of joining Dr. Woodard's practice with MDVIP
The office of Ronald Woodard, MD
| Mon | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
The MDVIP Women’s Health Program can enhance primary care medicine, especially for women. The extensive diagnostics performed in the Women’s Health Program cover important primary care areas, including cardiovascular health, stroke, diabetes, hearing, sleep, mobility, fitness and emotional well-being. Couple that with the annual women’s health screenings for gynecology, bone health and hormone testing – and patients can get the best of both worlds in one office.
Whether you are in your thirties or seventies, caring for your health can be nuanced and sometimes complex. At any age, you should be making a concerted effort toward prevention and wellness, and it’s never too late to start. Of course, as you age, your specific health needs change. In your twenties and thirties, you are likely focused on optimal reproductive health and wellness. In your forties and fifties, you’ll want to look at hormones, bone health and pre- and perimenopause. In your sixties and beyond, you’ll want to keep track of urinary tract infections, bone density and cardiovascular issues. But at every stage of life, it’s important to align your female-specific healthcare with your primary care, because there are many areas where the two intersect and can affect the quality of your life.
The MDVIP Women’s Health Program is only for women and focuses on the unique health needs of women. Physicians offering the women’s program are typically gynecologists and offer gender-specific testing, including hormone and bone-health screening as well as pre- and perimenopause services. Patients in both styles of practices receive preventive screenings and tests from the MDVIP Wellness Program, but the specific tests and screenings may be different.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.