8 MARCH 2025
Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors: Clinical and Surgical Perspectives
Dr. Woodrow MD, FRCS(C), FAANS, MEd is the Chair of Clinical Neurosciences 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 for over 15 years where she has been helping to train Neurosurgeons; 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. She sits on the board of the Congress for Neurological Surgery Foundation where she chairs the international philanthropy arm. Dr. Woodrow also holds several leadership roles in Neurosurgery. She is the Past-Chair for the Women in Neurosurgery Section of the AANS/ CNS and she serves as the Treasurer for the AANS/ CNS Section of Neurotrauma.
