Lawrence A Wood MD
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Ben Avilez
The culture that Larry has infused into Fan of the Feather is evident from the moment you enter the door - Larry and Vanessa greet the program participants with hugs and interact with them like family. There are no numbers in this program - just names and faces. The camaraderie, connectedness, and intimacy that Larry has fostered in this program is a testament to his character. He's made Fan of the Feather one-of-a-kind!
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Dr. L. A. Wood in the Department of Ophthalmology at Naval Hospital, Long Beach from 1991 to 1993. I view him not only as a singularly accomplished professional but also as a humanist who establishes extraordinary rapport with his patients as part of an ideal, mutually beneficial relationship to which we, as physicians, all aspire. It was an honor to have worked with him.
Ben Avilez
The culture that Larry has infused into Fan of the Feather is evident from the moment you enter the door - Larry and Vanessa greet the program participants with hugs and interact with them like family. There are no numbers in this program - just names and faces. The camaraderie, connectedness, and intimacy that Larry has fostered in this program is a testament to his character. He's made Fan of the Feather one-of-a-kind!
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Dr. L. A. Wood in the Department of Ophthalmology at Naval Hospital, Long Beach from 1991 to 1993. I view him not only as a singularly accomplished professional but also as a humanist who establishes extraordinary rapport with his patients as part of an ideal, mutually beneficial relationship to which we, as physicians, all aspire. It was an honor to have worked with him.
Ben Avilez
The culture that Larry has infused into Fan of the Feather is evident from the moment you enter the door - Larry and Vanessa greet the program participants with hugs and interact with them like family. There are no numbers in this program - just names and faces. The camaraderie, connectedness, and intimacy that Larry has fostered in this program is a testament to his character. He's made Fan of the Feather one-of-a-kind!
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Dr. L. A. Wood in the Department of Ophthalmology at Naval Hospital, Long Beach from 1991 to 1993. I view him not only as a singularly accomplished professional but also as a humanist who establishes extraordinary rapport with his patients as part of an ideal, mutually beneficial relationship to which we, as physicians, all aspire. It was an honor to have worked with him.
Ben Avilez
The culture that Larry has infused into Fan of the Feather is evident from the moment you enter the door - Larry and Vanessa greet the program participants with hugs and interact with them like family. There are no numbers in this program - just names and faces. The camaraderie, connectedness, and intimacy that Larry has fostered in this program is a testament to his character. He's made Fan of the Feather one-of-a-kind!
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of being a colleague of Dr. L. A. Wood in the Department of Ophthalmology at Naval Hospital, Long Beach from 1991 to 1993. I view him not only as a singularly accomplished professional but also as a humanist who establishes extraordinary rapport with his patients as part of an ideal, mutually beneficial relationship to which we, as physicians, all aspire. It was an honor to have worked with him.
Experience
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Veterans in Media & Entertainment
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member
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Apr 2019 - Present
To equip fellow veterans for the entertainment arena, through mentoring, networking and job placement To equip fellow veterans for the entertainment arena, through mentoring, networking and job placement
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Writers Guild of America West
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Member
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Jul 2018 - Present
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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Member
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Jul 2017 - Present
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Screenwriter
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May 2017 - Present
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Productions2BE
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Writing and Editing
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Book Author, Screenwriter
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Jan 2007 - Present
The Strawberry Tree is a short story for Christmas. There is another tree and Josephus Thomas Thatch-hut will find it and it's meaning. First novel, Among Pigeons is a crime story involving a homeless man, Roman Barnes, during one summer of his life, as seen through his eyes. Has co-authored the screenplay of the same name. Love and Death Among Pigeons. In every situation, a man is drawn to his nature, to provide and protect. When, homeless, Roman Barnes is forced to take care of a homeless woman and a friend's dog, he finds himself involved in a murder investigation. Living Among Pigeons is on the way! Show less
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Fan of the Feather
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San Marcos CA
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Co-founder, President, Fan of the Feather
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Nov 2009 - Nov 2016
Non-profit advocacy program for homeless veterans. Owner, The Promised Land-a transitional home for homeless veteran women. Non-profit advocacy program for homeless veterans. Owner, The Promised Land-a transitional home for homeless veteran women.
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Physician
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Nov 2008 - Feb 2016
Perform physicals, read labs and perform Quality Assurance to insure each donor is qualified to donate plasma. A Designated Trainer for newly employed nurses. Perform physicals, read labs and perform Quality Assurance to insure each donor is qualified to donate plasma. A Designated Trainer for newly employed nurses.
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LASIK Surgeon
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Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
Provides detailed evaluations, pre-op counseling and perform Corneal Refractive surgery on qualified patients. Provides detailed evaluations, pre-op counseling and perform Corneal Refractive surgery on qualified patients.
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Ophthalmologist
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2008 - 2009
Staff Ophthalmologist Staff Ophthalmologist
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Ophthalmologist / Flight Surgeon
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Jun 1982 - Feb 2007
Flight Surgeon 1982-1985 Ophthalmology Residency 1985-1988 Staff Ophthalmologist 1988-2007 Department Head, Opphthalmology- multiple dates at mulitple Naval Hospitals Flight Surgeon 1982-1985 Ophthalmology Residency 1985-1988 Staff Ophthalmologist 1988-2007 Department Head, Opphthalmology- multiple dates at mulitple Naval Hospitals
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Physical Therapist
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Jul 1972 - Jul 1975
Evaluated physically disabled and designed, with supervising physician, optimal rehabilitation program tailored to the individual patient. Evaluated physically disabled and designed, with supervising physician, optimal rehabilitation program tailored to the individual patient.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Writers Guild Foundation Veteran Writer's Project
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2021 - 2021
AT&T Media Fellowship
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management -
1985 - 1985
Naval Regional Medical Center San Diego
Cerificate of Achievement, Ophthalmology Residency -
1975 - 1979
Meharry Medical College
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine -
1970 - 1972
Hunter College
BS, Physical Therapy -
1967 - 1970
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Therapy/Therapist
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