Dr. Christopher Griffith Wood Sr.

Birth date: Nov 22, 1963 Death date: Nov 3, 2021

Dr. Christopher Wood died in the late hours of November 3rd, 2021 after a nearly 1 year battle against a neurologic condition. The cause of which remained a mystery which weighed on him during his final days. Chris was a singular Read Obituary

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Shelly Pg

3w ago

I was referred to Dr. Wood at MD Anderson in 2018 when my local doctor thought I had cancer of the kidney. Dr. Wood was just so brilliant in our pre-op meeting that I knew i was in good hands. After he performed the partial open nephrectomy, he came in a few days later to tell me it wasn't cancer and that it was a benign oncocytoma--very rare. I said "I bet you don't get to say that very often" (about no cancer) and he shook his head sadly, although he was quite happy for ME! He was a champion in helping people with kidney cancer survive and thrive. He took out the tumor, saving my collecting area, and i was cured. I know in lesser hands my kidney would not have been saved as it was deep in the kidney and in a tricky place. I was so impressed with the well-oiled (yet friendly) machine that is MD Anderson and especially with Dr. Wood. It's now Sept. 2025 and I am so sorry to hear that he died so young, taking that wonderful mind and beside manner with him. Condolences to his family. Michelle Gilson, Austin, Texas

Pamela Bennett. A Patient Of Dr. Woods

50w ago

I just called (10/30/24) MD Anderson wanting to schedule an appointment. Dr. Woods performed a partial nephectomy several years ago…2003. He was an awesome doctor, that’s why I never forgot him. I’m so very sorry and very sad to hear today of his passing. Thanks Dr. Woods for looking out for me. To your family I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Woods was such a wonderful person.

Rene Medrano

59w ago

He was my doctor. I am so sad to hear this because of him helping me out a lot of my cancer. I am still alive. I miss you, Doctor you’re you’re the best bro

Kathryn Ledesma

81w ago

I am so sad to hear of his passing. He did surgery on my mom several years ago and because of this she had so many more years of life. We r from New Mexico and there we were told my mom would not survive the cancer. Dr Wood was not afraid of the cancer. He was a blessing to our family. I am so sorry for his family. How lucky we are to have had Dr Wood touch our lives with his skills and knowledge. I am at Md Anderson once again now with my sister. I hope we find resolution with her as we did with our mom several years ago.

Stuart Webb

109w ago

Dr. Wood was such an amazing human being. He saved my life in removing my kidney which had a clear cell carcinoma. I enjoyed his company every time he and his entourage stopped by after surgery. On one occasion I was able to get him to laugh and two of his fellows came back to my room later to ask what I had said to make him laugh. He was a giant in his field and his presence will be missed and remembered for many years to come. I am certain that I am only one of so many people that he saved. My family and I are eternally grateful. It isn’t possible to Thank you enough Dr. Wood. I pray for God to grant you and your family His very best. I know you gave me a gift I cannot repay.

Alfred Emanuel Smith

147w ago

Fly high Dr Chris Wood. Your efforts on my behalf are greatly appreciated. It has been nine years since you operated to remove my fast-growing ACC tumor. I learned of your passing at my annual checkup.How shocked was I to learn of your passing. I am grateful you shared your skills with me. I will strive to serve my family and community with the time I have left. Thank you. Fly high and inspire others.

Charles Lee Russo

164w ago

I just saw the obituary that Dr. Wood had passed. He saved my life like many others. He called me to persuade me to go through with my surgery because I did not want to go through with the surgery. My tumor had grown from very small to 11 cm by 11 cm. I would like to express my sympathy for such a great loss. Great and caring man that will be missed.

Joe Stone

180w ago

RIP Christopher Wood. You saved my life in 2005 when I was first diagnosed with RCC. You performed life saving surgery and removed my cancerous kidney. Unfortunately it metastasized and I'm still fighting the awful disease. Never in a million years did I think you would ever pass before me, especially considering you were younger. I feel an awful loss, because I knew you were always in my corner and ready to help me down at MDA if and when the time came. I remember seeing you and the smile on your face a few years when you learned that I was still alive all these years later. Thank you again for the extra life you gave me! I've had the chance to see kids graduate from high school and college. I've had the chance to witness both daughters get married and start families of their own, including grand kids! Thank you and some day I will see you on the other side. In the meantime, per your recommendation, I'm living each day to the fullest thanks to YOU!

Joseph Stone

The Perkins Family

185w ago

There are no words to express the impact Dr. Wood had my family’s life. After a diagnosis of advanced renal cell carcinoma, we were truly blessed to receive a referral to MD Anderson and Dr. Wood. Through it all, Dr. Wood proved to be a man of great knowledge, skill, and compassion. After doing his part of the surgery, he was sitting with me when he got the call from the second surgeon saying that the tumor in the IVC as a direct extension and had been removed. He seemed as relieved as I was. Throughout some complications with fluid retention and an extended hospital stay, Dr. Wood continued to share his knowledge, skills, support, and compassion with me and my husband.
A few months later, an elderly lady who had also been diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma was given just weeks to live. The family had been told she wouldn’t make it until Christmas. We gave her Dr. Wood’s name, and she was able to get a referral to him. She celebrated that Christmas with her family, and many more.
To his wife, children, other family members and friends, our heartfelt gratitude for sharing this wonderful man with us. His legacy lives on through those whose lives he saved

Nancy Heaton

186w ago

My heart is heavy in sorrow after finding out today that Dr. Wood passed away. My friend was just diagnosed with a mass in her kidney and is being referred to MD Anderson. She was familiar with my cancer history and wanted to go to my doctor. They called her today and said she will be seeing another doctor because Dr. Wood had passed. About 8 years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 renal carcinoma. A routine MRI by my spine care doctor showed a mass. Next day I was sent for a CAT scan and referred to a urologist in Bryan-College Station. It was determined that my right kidney was dying because of a large stone in the opening imbedded in tissues was blocking it from functioning. They went in and tried to blast it three times so it could pass but failed to do so. Now I had a mass in my left kidney. I was told it was inoperable and that I would lose it and have to go on dialysis because it was the only healthy kidney I had left. I asked to be referred to MD Anderson and was told that the diagnosis would be the same. I said to refer me anyways. I was seen by Dr. Wood who looked at the scan and said in no uncertain terms, "I can remove this". The next week I was admitted and Dr. Wood worked his magic. The surgery was a long one but he removed the mass, saved the kidney, and got all of it so I would not need chemo or radiation. The follow-up was wonderful. After 5 years, I rang the bell and was cancer free. Now I go every two years for a follow-up. It will not be the same without Dr. Wood. He saved my life. He was so kind and gentle during the entire post-op. I asked if I could take a picture with my hero. He said, "sure". My condolences to his family. A true loss in so many ways. ...Nancy Heaton 3/24/2022

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