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Nathan K. Woodward

Nathan K. Woodward, DO

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
4.8 of 5 stars325 ratings, 31 reviews
Need help scheduling? Call 816-437-8161

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Teen
  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road

About Nathan K. Woodward

Nathan Woodward, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician with Saint Luke's Primary Care. His clinical interests include acute and emergent care, osteopathic manual medicine, joint and soft tissue injections, sports medicine,  and pediatric Medicine. He believes providing the best care requires a trusted partnership been physician and patient. He works with his patients to develop a plan, including preventive care, to achieve their health goals.
Dr. Woodward became a family medicine physician because he enjoys caring for people at all stages of life—from newborn to centenarian.
He lives with his wife in Kansas City. When he isn’t caring for patients, he enjoys exercising, traveling, watching movies, teaching, and playing board and card games.

Locations

  1. Saint Luke's Primary Care - Shoal Creek
    • phone: 816-437-8161
    • fax: 816-407-9603

    Expertise

    Education

    Mercy Hospital Medical Center (Mayo)

    Residency

    Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences

    Medical School

    Insurance

    Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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    • Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
    • Aetna Elect Choice
    • Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
    • Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna HMO Local
    • Aetna Managed Choice
    • Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
    • Aetna Missouri Preferred
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna Select
    • Aetna Select Local
    • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    • Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
    • Aetna Workers Comp
    • American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
    • BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
    • BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
    • BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
    • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
    • BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
    • BCBS of Kansas Federal
    • BCBS of Kansas Traditional
    • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Century Health Solutions (PPO)
    • Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna OAP
    • Cigna PPO
    • CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
    • Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
    • HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
    • Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
    • Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
    • Humana
    • Humana Choice PPO
    • Humana ChoiceCare PPO
    • Humana Community HMO
    • Humana Gold Choice PFFS
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
    • Humana Honor PPO
    • Humana Kansas City PPOx
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
    • Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
    • Humana Preferred PPO
    • Humana SmartExpress PPO
    • Humana SmartNet PPO
    • Humana SmartSuite PPO
    • HumanaOne PPO
    • Integrated Health Plan PPO
    • Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
    • Medica Connect
    • Medica Select
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
    • Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
    • OHA Networks (WC)
    • OHARA Managed Care (WC)
    • Private Healthcare Systems PPO
    • Provider Partners Health Plan
    • ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
    • Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
    • TRICARE WEST
    • Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
    • UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
    • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
    • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
    • United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
    • United Healthcare - Choice
    • United Healthcare - Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
    • United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
    • United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
    • United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
    • United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
    • United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
    • United Healthcare - Indemnity
    • United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
    • United Healthcare - Navigate
    • United Healthcare - Options PPO
    • United Healthcare - Select
    • United Healthcare - Select Plus
    • United Healthcare - United Health One
    • United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
    • UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5

    325 ratings, 31 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2025

      Excellent care and the best doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Dr. Woodward is an excellent provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Dr. Woodward is great. I felt listened to and genuine care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/26/2025

      Very good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      He's always has my best interest at heart. He cares and that's why I see him when I need to.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/25/2024

      Dr Woodward is the example of why DO is the way to go. Friendly. Conversational. Approachable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2024

      Since I started seeing Dr Woodard I have been pleased with his treatment . He gives me plenty of time and answers all my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2024

      Very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/11/2024

      Doc Woodward is very thorough has a good bedside manner and is friendly

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2024

      I felt listened to and respected.I didn't feel rushed. I feel like he genuinely cares about my well being.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/23/2024

      Dr Woodward is great. And I appreciate he is not all about promoting meds instead of natural care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2024

      He listened intently to my problem before addressing treatments. He explained treatments well and addressed any concerns I had about treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2024

      Doctor and staff excellent with the care they gave me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/13/2024

      In depth conversation about a reoccurring right calf swelling issue. Felt good about our action plan to reduce / eliminate the issue.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Dr. Woodward did an excellent job.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2024

      Dr. Woodward is awesome!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/29/2024

      Dr Woodward has become one of our favorite family physicians.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Dr Woodward is awesome! I feel like he really takes the time to listen to me and he's respectful and friendly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2024

      Dr. Nathan Woodward is probably the best physician I've had since he listens intently what you have to say

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2024

      Dr. Woodward is an excellent doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2024

      Dr was excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/27/2024

      All great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/13/2024

      Dr. Woodward was very caring and put me at ease immediately.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2024

      Treats you like he really cared about me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2024

      Doctor Woodward is great! Best Dr. I have ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      All my questions and concerns were answeed!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2024

      Dr Woodward always makes me feel as if he is listening to my concerns and always has a plan of action! Very easy to talk too and makes sure if he left anything that I needed addressed can always use portal to contact him!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      Dr. Woodward was very good about listening to me and including me in decisions about my healthcare. He is a great guy.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/23/2024

      Dr. Woodward was very good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2024

      Dr. Woodward is very caring and a good listener.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/19/2024

      Highly-qualified & shared expertise when relaying my blood work results.