Edward Wood

Edward Wood is a seasoned physician and medical innovator currently serving as a Physician at Austin Retina Associates since January 2022. Previously, Edward held the position of Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine from August 2019 to January 2022 and completed a prestigious Adult and Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C. Edward has extensive experience in global health, having worked with the Himalayan Cataract Project and served as an advisor for Watsi, a healthcare crowdfunding initiative. Additionally, Edward co-founded Lelantus Medical, focusing on early-stage lung cancer detection, and established REDwalker, a company dedicated to improving mobility for the elderly. Edward's strong educational background includes an M.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and an ophthalmology residency at Stanford University, complemented by a commitment to medical device innovation and translational research.