Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta


William Woods, M.D.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Director and the Daniel P. Amos Children's Chair, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
404-785-1200

Professor
Emory University
Education and Training Medical Degree: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN

Certifications

  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Hematology/Oncology , American Sub-Board of Pediatrics
Professional Scientific Societies
  • American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Society for Pediatric Research
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Society of Hematology
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Societe Internationale D'Oncologie Pediatrique

  • Authored/co-authored 225 journal articles
  • Participated in 50 national presentations

Awards/Honors
  • Distinguished Career Award, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2010
  • Listed in The Best Doctors in America (Woodward & White), 1992-present
  • Faculty Teacher of the Year, University of Minnesota Pediatric Residency Program, 1991-1994


Privileges Children's at Egleston
Children's at Scottish Rite


Additional Information

Appointments

  • Chair, Scientific Strategy Review Committee, Children's Oncology Group, 2009-present
  • Executive Committee, Winship Cancer Institute, 2001-present
  • Past President, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2008-present
  • President, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2006-2008
  • Executive Committee, Children's Oncology Group, 2001-2009
  • Associate Chair (leukemia studies), Children's Cancer Group, 1991-2001
  • Principal Investigator, Quebec Neuroblastoma Screening Project, 1986-2002
  • Member, Parent Review Committee for NCI Cancer Center Designation, US National Cancer Institute Study Session Review Group, 1997-1999