About Dr. Dwain Woode — Endocrinologist, Educator, Founder of Woode Life Design™

About Dr. Dwain Woode

Hi, I'm Dr. Dwain Woode.
That's Woode with an E.
The E stands for endocrinology.

I'm a trained, practicing endocrinologist with over 20 years of caring for thousands of patients across the full metabolic spectrum — and the founder of Woode Life Design™.

Endocrinology fellowship, University of Tennessee University of Alabama School of Medicine, MD 2004 Medical Director, DEWC, Huntsville AL Assistant Professor, VCOM Auburn
Dr. Dwain Woode

The story

What I've learned after
20 years in clinical practice.

I'm an endocrinologist who has spent decades helping people manage complex metabolic and chronic health conditions — diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, PCOS, fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, and the cardiovascular conditions that travel with them.

Over time, I noticed something important. The people who struggled most weren't lazy or unmotivated. They were often disciplined, informed, and trying hard to do the right things — and yet their health stopped responding the way they expected. The weight wouldn't move. The numbers wouldn't hold. The energy never came back.

That pattern isn't a willpower problem. It isn't a discipline problem. It is a design problem — and it is one that the fifteen-minute clinical encounter was never built to solve.

Nobody had time to explain what was actually driving it. That's why I built Woode Life Design™. Not as a program or a protocol. As a framework for helping people understand what their body is actually doing — and build a system that holds.

01
Lasting improvement happens when people understand the mechanism. Not just what to do — but why the body does what it does. When the explanation lands, the behavior follows.
02
The clinical encounter is not enough. The fifteen-minute appointment was never designed to close the gap between diagnosis and transformation. Something has to fill that space.
03
Design beats discipline. Systems that work under real conditions outperform those that require ideal conditions. The goal is a health system that holds — not one that needs perfection to function.

Credentials & training

Academic training,
clinical practice, published work.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, University of Tennessee (2009–2011)
  • Residency — Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Wright State University (2005–2009)
  • MD — University of Alabama School of Medicine, Class of 2004
  • BA/BS — Mathematics & Computer Science, Oakwood University (1986–1991)

Clinical Practice & Faculty

  • Medical Director, Diabetes and Endocrine Wellness Center, Huntsville, AL
  • Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine (Clinical Track), Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), Auburn Campus (2023–present)
  • Preceptor of the Year — VCOM, awarded by medical students (2024)
  • 20+ years treating diabetes, endocrine disorders, and metabolic conditions
  • Member, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)

Published Research

  • AACE Medical Guidelines for Menopause (Executive Summary) — Endocrine Practice, 2011
  • AACE Medical Guidelines for Menopause (Full) — Endocrine Practice, 2011
  • Management of Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes — AACE, January 2011

Platform & Reach

  • Founder, Woode Life Design™ — health architecture framework and community
  • Host, DWMD Live — weekly metabolic health education series, YouTube @DwainWoodeMD
  • Author, The Diabetes Exit and SHIFT (both in development)
  • Creator, The Woode Life Design™ Brief — 60%+ average open rate

Speaking

I also speak at events
and clinical conferences.

Corporate wellness events, faith-based conferences, healthcare systems, universities, and community health organizations — bringing 20+ years of clinical experience into language every audience can act on.

See speaking topics, past engagements, and booking

What people say

Results from real people
doing the work.

Community Member · 1+ year · PCOS + Type 2 Diabetes

"I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome in 2004 and type 2 diabetes in 2010. Over the years, I struggled with side effects from medications... Then Dr. Woode showed up in my YouTube feed. Through this program, I've been educated, empowered, and encouraged to develop a level of mental mastery and discipline that truly humbles me. Today, I'm no longer afraid. I have a system, a structure, and a community that supports me."

— Cornelia, Community Member

Community Member · 1+ year · Food Addiction + Metabolic Health

"I'm from South Korea, and I'm 43 years old. I started working with Dr. Woode about nine months ago… and when I look back, these nine months have been a miracle for me. For over 20 years, I struggled with severe binge eating and food addiction… But after meeting Dr. Woode, something changed."

— Juyon, Community Member

Weekly Brief Subscriber · April 2026

"The tips you've been giving are what leads to feeling better and more in control — which in turn leads to the rest of it."

— Laura P., Community Member

Weekly Brief Subscriber · April 2026

"Better looks like my life becoming simpler by returning to strength and energy to pursue my hobbies of sailing, photography, and mentoring youth."

— James F., Community Member

YouTube Comment

"Wish I would have been told this by my endocrinologist versus going straight to insulin without explaining how to increase my capacity… Three months in and remaining consistent."

— @fullmetaladv, YouTube

The Woode Life Design™ Brief

If this resonated,
here's how I stay in touch.

One short, thoughtful email every week — focused on clarity, structure, and long-term health thinking.

One email a week. One practical insight. No selling. No urgency.