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Brian J Hood, MD

Neurosurgery

Accepts New Patients
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About Brian J Hood, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Accepts New Patients
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
Accepts New Patients
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Accepts New Patients
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center -OKC (2006)
  • Internship: Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Tulsa (2007)
  • Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2013)
  • Fellowship: Complex Spine Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Certifications
  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (189) for Brian J Hood, MD

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May 13, 2023
Very knowledgeable, and did a very good job explaining everything.
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May 12, 2023
He takes time to answer all questions and concerns.
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May 11, 2023
He explained a lot to me and spent nearly an hour or better with me.. I enjoyed his knowledge and frankness!!
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May 10, 2023
Excellent!
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May 9, 2023
Dr Hood had me from hello with his lively and friendly greeting. He gave the most clear and picture perfect explanation of how the MRI showed the cause of my chronic and severe low back pain. It was easy to accept his recommendation for the surgery.
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May 9, 2023
Excellent care and advice
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May 2, 2023
Very knowledgeable provider excellent Dr and staff too
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May 2, 2023
Arrived at my time and was seeing with them 5 minutes back in the exam room by the nurse and then the doctor was in within 2 to 3 minutes after that very knowledgeable very helpful
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Apr 29, 2023
He gave me good care when he fixed my broken back in December and follow up was Good Friday.
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Apr 29, 2023
Clear communicating, not hurried, offered options, carefully listened to my history & queations
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Apr 29, 2023
He is very caring and patient listens to concerns
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Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Hood inspired confidence from the first moment I met him. His manner was very comforting and he was very clear in explaining my situation. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Hood. He is an excellent physician.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr Hood was clear and on point when describing my disc herniation, its risks and possible outcomes. When it came to options as to how how to proceed he explained and described the challenges with each.
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr Hood is the best Neurosurgeon I have ever had for my spinal care.
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Apr 6, 2023
He makes you feel like you're his only patient.He was so helpful and informative about my issue and offered several solutions. I would recommend him to everyone that would need his medical care.
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Apr 6, 2023
Very professional, personable with witty/funny exam routine. Keeps atmosphere light which lessens tension/stress.
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Apr 4, 2023
Friendly, courteous. Listened attentively to my follow up visit. Answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr Hood.
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Mar 23, 2023
Caring and professionally sound.
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Mar 21, 2023
Very pleased
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Mar 20, 2023
Very pleased
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Mar 20, 2023
By far one of the best providers I've ever visited!
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Mar 19, 2023
Excellent experience
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Mar 18, 2023
Dr Hood is the best Neurosurgeon.
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Mar 18, 2023
Great manners very professional did outstanding job
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Mar 16, 2023
They took their time to listen and truly care about my health and well being.
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Mar 12, 2023
Concise, extremely competent and very direct. He style is excellent!
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Mar 9, 2023
Dr hood has always been thoughtful and helpful with my issues
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Mar 7, 2023
Dr Hood was very professional and very helpful to me, he answered my questions in a way that I could understand and explained everything that is going on with my back.
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Mar 7, 2023
Dr. Hood is knowledgeable, caring of his patients and seeks the best treatment for them.
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Feb 22, 2023
He was extremely knowledgeable about my issues. He was kind and exhibited a fun yet serious personality. He took whatever amount of time I needed and I never felt rushed.
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Feb 19, 2023
Straight talk,
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Feb 18, 2023
Very through and interested in my condition for me to understand.
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Feb 18, 2023
Excellent manner. He was fast but explained well and used humor to do it. I was very comfortable.
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Feb 16, 2023
Doctor answered all my questions and explained my condition and my options.
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Feb 16, 2023
Great personality, understood my needs no BS talk.
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Feb 16, 2023
Took time to explain all options
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Feb 12, 2023
He was very helpful, courteous, knowledgeable and thorough.
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Feb 11, 2023
He is patiently listening to me and explaining my options
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Feb 9, 2023
He walked me through what I have and what is needed to be done. And resources to research to help to make a decision.
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Feb 9, 2023
Outstanding experience from arrival to departure
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Jan 29, 2023
He was very knowledgeable and encoursging
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Jan 27, 2023
Quality care and staff
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Jan 26, 2023
Dr. Hood spends a lot of time with a patient. He is very compassionate and encouraging.
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Jan 26, 2023
Great doctor and people person
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Jan 20, 2023
Thorough discussion, just what I was looking for.
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Jan 19, 2023
He is articulate. And willing to share his knowledge.
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Jan 19, 2023
He answered my questions and was very pleasant.
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Jan 19, 2023
Dr Hood is caring, thorough, listens and explains things well.
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Jan 18, 2023
Easy to communicate with and knowledge about my case.
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Jan 12, 2023
First visit very impressive
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Jan 12, 2023
My appointment with Doctor Hood was great. It started on time. Doctor Hood and his staff were very polite and satisfactorily answered all my questions.
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Jan 10, 2023
Very thorough,and professional
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Jan 10, 2023
Dr. Hood was very thorough when he explained things to me and left very little for me to question. I really enjoyed talking with him plus he was a great listener.
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Jan 10, 2023
Got an appointment quickly. He explained what we thought was wrong in simple terms and gave me confidence in his ability to address the problem.
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Jan 7, 2023
He takes the time to answer all your questions and doesn't rush you out of the appointment.
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Jan 7, 2023
Dr Hood is a good listener, he's kind and always available to me when I need him.
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Jan 5, 2023
So personable.. Made me feel like he had all the time in the world for me
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Jan 5, 2023
Great experience! Dr Hood was professional and knowledgeable and explain test results! He took the time to listen and made me feel better about my test results!
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Jan 3, 2023
Dr. Hood really makes me feel like he wants to help me.
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Dec 29, 2022
Diagnosed right away and was very charasmstic before and during and after Surgery
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Dec 29, 2022
Initial visit was good and additional testing was recommended and referral was provided.
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Dec 22, 2022
Very personable, kind and caring.
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Dec 22, 2022
Dr Hood explains the patient's situation and offers options to resolve issues.
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Dec 22, 2022
Caring manner, takes time to explain, and knowledgeable
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Dec 20, 2022
Great doctor
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Dec 15, 2022
He takes the time to visit with the patients.
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Dec 14, 2022
I found Dr. Hood easy to talk to and helpful with regard to helping me understand my health needs.
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Dec 13, 2022
Took his time to get to understand my situation
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