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Lynn Woo

Lynn Woo, MD

Pediatric Urology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Lynn Woo

Title

Director, Section of Pediatric Urology

Biography

Lynn Woo, MD, is Staff in the Cleveland Clinics Center for Pediatric Urology, where she serves as center director. She is part of the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital and holds the title of Associate Professor of Urology at the Case-Lerner College of Medicine. 

Dr. Woo completed her undergraduate studies in chemistry at the University of Iowa, and earned her medical degree from the Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. She completed her urology residency at the Cleveland Clinic and went on to Monroe Carroll Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University for fellowship training in pediatric urology.

Dr. Woo is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds memberships in the American Board of Urology, the Societies for Pediatric Urology, Society of Fetal Urology, and Society of Academic Urologists. She serves as a section editor for Frontiers in Pediatrics and as a reviewer for several urology journals.

Dr. Woo was the recipient of the AUA NCS John D. Silbar award in 2008, the SPU Research Grant Award in 2009, and the Martin L. Resnick Excellence in Teaching Award in 2023. She has consistently been named in the list of Best Doctors by Cleveland Magazine since 2017.

Her specialty interests include genital and urinary tract reconstruction with a special focus complex congenital conditions including hypospadias, ambiguous genitalia, myelomeningocele, Eagle-Barrett syndrome, and posterior urethral valves. Dr. Woo is involved in several multidisciplinary centers of excellence through the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital including dedicated specialty clinics for pediatric patients with spina bifida, spinal cord injury, colorectal pelvic reconstruction, congenital obstructive uropathy, and disorders of sexual development. She is passionate about providing compassionate and empathic care to all her patients from newborns to young adults. 

Locations

  1. Independence Family Health Center
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  2. Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center
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  3. Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center
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  4. Medina Medical Office Building
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University, 2010
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2008
  • Medical Education: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Urology: American Board of Urology, 2014
  • Pediatric Urology: American Board of Urology, 2012

Professional Highlights

  • Associate Professor of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Case Western Reserve University
  • Associate Residency Program Director of Urology, Cleveland Clinic
  • Society of Pediatric Urology Nominating Committee

Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors – 5 years 2024
  • Martin L. Resnick Excellence in Teaching Award 2023
  • Best Doctors in America / Top Docs – Cleveland Magazine 2017-present
  • YWCA Women of Professional Excellence Award 2013
  • Society for Pediatric Urology (SPU) Research Grant Award 2009
  • Silbar Award, North Central Section of the American Urological Association 2007
  • Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award “Use of Stem Cell Homing Molecules for Treatment of Pelvic Organ Dysfunction” 2006
  • Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU) Resident Essay Award 2006
  • Traveling Award for novel work on stem cell homing in a rat model of vaginal birth trauma at the Society of Female Urology and Voiding Program 2006
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Research Program Committee Grant 2005
  • Travel Award from Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology for pelvic organ cytokine expression in response to simulated childbirth injuries in rats 2005

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Woo has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

55 ratings, 11 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Overall great. She provided all the information and answered all our questions with transparency and honesty. Very caring doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr.Woo is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Woo is hands down the most incredible doctor and human being. She places an immense level of care and detail to her patients. I received the best care under her and because of her a scary time was put at ease. I appreciate her more than words could say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr.Woo is amazing! She remembers my family that came to support our son during and after his surgery. She also makes it feel like you're her only patient with how much she knows right off the bat even though she has tons of patience! We have never had to wait super long or feel like she's rushing through a visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Hands down, you have one of the best Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Woo.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I only wish there was a higher score to give. Dr. Woo was EXCELLENT!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Woo was phenomenal. She took all of my son's questions and concerns seriously and did not brush anything off. She made him feel validated in what he was feeling and made a plan that we all agreed on. She was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Woo. She was great with my son, personable, kind, knowledgeable, and very informative. She was conservative in care while still doing what was best for my son. As a nurse, I was blown away by how amazing Dr. Woo is!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I would recommend this Dr to anyone that needs this type of specialist. She was very kind and actually seemed to care . I wish she was James pediatrician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr Woo was very kind, caring and informative!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Great team of doctors. We discussed in detail with clear communication, solutions, and empathy.