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J. Timothy Sherwood, MD,FACS

4.9 out of 5 
(82  Ratings), 37 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.
  • 07/12/2026
    07/12/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    I was very happy with my visit with Dr Timothy Sherwood. He was very kind and took his time explaining my medical situation.The nurse and the office were very nice and professional. I am very pleased that Dr Sherwood will take care of my medical issue.

  • 07/09/2026
    07/09/2026
    Rating: 4.96

    Great team at hospital

  • 07/09/2026
    07/09/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Sherwood and his team are simply outstanding. I love them! Dr Sherwood is amazing, caring, compassionate, own to earth human and just the very, very best.

  • 07/05/2026
    07/05/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr. Sherwood and his PA spent a long time going over the surgery details, answering each and every question. I feel I am in the best care possible.