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Frances O. Wood, MD

Cardiology
Board-certified:
Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine; Clinical Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine; Cardiovascular Compute
Office:
373 N. Fayetteville St.
Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone: (336) 626-3205
Status:
Active
Accepting new patients:
Yes
Other specialties:
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Facilities:
Randolph Health
Organization:
Randolph Health Heart & Vascular Institute powered by Novant Health
Medical school:
Eastern Virginia Medical School  
Internship:
UT Southwestern Medical Center  
Residency:
UT Southwestern Medical Center  
Fellowship:
William Beaumont Hospital  
Undergraduate school:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  
Practice philosophy:
The patient always comes first and Dr. Wood treats everyone like family. The goal is collaborate with the patient, primary care and referring provider. She joined Randolph Health Heart & Vascular Institute, powered by Novant Health in March 2025 to expand the cardiac services in Asheboro with the goal of continuity of care between hospital and outpatient and immediate office visits upon request.
Note:

 Dr. Frances Wood is a board-certified interventional and clinical cardiologist with a specialty in structural cardiology. She currently focuses on preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, valvular disease and coronary artery disease. Dr. Wood enjoys cardiac imaging including cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA), nuclear, echo and MRI.

Dr. Wood provides a unique perspective when it comes to complex cardiac cases. She can integrate imaging results with technical performance skills know-how to provide recommendations for treating patients with complicated heart issues.

 

Dr. Wood served as the Cardiology Director of WakeMed Structural Heart Program from 2015 until 2024 and retired from procedural interventions in 2024. Her procedural skillset included complex coronary interventions, TAVR, percutaneous mitral valve procedures, ASD/PFO closure, and left atrial appendage closure.

Originally from Goldsboro, N.C., Dr. Wood taught high school science classes, coached multiple sports then worked as a clinical trials coordinator at WakeMed in Raleigh, even before going to medical school.