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J. Timothy Sherwood, MD,FACS

4.9 out of 5 
(458  Ratings), 163 Comments

J. Timothy Sherwood, MD, is a highly trained and experienced thoracic surgeon specializing in lung and esophageal cancer.

Dr. Sherwood developed and leads Mary Washington Hospital's comprehensive thoracic surgery program. Dr. Sherwood is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, which manages a national database of thoracic surgeries. His quality outcomes are in the top 5% of the country, as reported by the Society.

By participating in the Society's national database, Dr. Sherwood is committed to improving the quality of care that his thoracic surgery patients receive. In addition, Dr. Sherwood ranks in the top 1% nationwide in patient satisfaction, as measured by an independent third-party survey organization.

Clinical Interests

Lung cancer

Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic diagnoses and procedures and patient education

Education
  • Medical School
  • Doctor of Medicine SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
    1994
  • Internship
  • Internal Medicine Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Residency
  • Surgery, General Case Western Reserve University
  • Fellowship
  • Surgery, Thoracic University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from our nationally recognized Press Ganey patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identifiers are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
  • 10/09/2026
    10/09/2026
    Rating: 4.50

    Appritiated very much.

  • 10/06/2026
    10/06/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Excellent.

  • 10/06/2026
    10/06/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    LOVE Sherwood and staff! They are great about every little thing! They always make me feel very comfortable!

  • 09/24/2026
    09/24/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Great staff with great attitudes! Seem like all were knowledgeable about their jobs and functioned like a well supervised team! Kiddos to the whole team! I have seen a full variety of patients from wheelchair to alzheimer in the waiting room over my appointments there. Staff are professional and handled each individual as needed and respectfully! First class handling all the way!