Biography
Dr. Hood is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon covering all aspects of neurosurgery, including tumors of the brain and spine, cranial and spinal trauma, peripheral nerve entrapment, degenerative conditions of the spine, acute and chronic pain, the application of neuromodulation, and minimally invasive solutions to spine pathology. His goal is to maximize all conservative options prior to surgery. As a veteran with a deployment to Afghanistan, Dr. Hood enjoys the opportunity to provide care for fellow veterans and current service members. In his spare time, Dr. Hood enjoys triathlons, hunting and fishing with his four children. Dr. Hood was recognized by D Magazine as a "Best Doctor in Collin County" for 2024 and 2026. A participating physician in the Baylor Scott & White Back and Neck Care program. Dr. Hood is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon covering all aspects of neurosurgery, including tumors of the brain and spine, cranial and spinal trauma, peripheral nerve entrapment, degenerative conditions of the spine, acute and chronic pain, the application of neuromodulation, and minimally invasive solutions to spine pathology. His goal is to maximize all conservative options prior to surgery. As a veteran with a deployment to Afghanistan, Dr. Hood enjoys the opportunity to provide care for fellow veterans and current service members. In his spare time, Dr. Hood enjoys triathlons, hunting and fishing with his four children. Dr. Hood was recognized by D Magazine as a "Best Doctor in Collin County" for 2024 and 2026. A participating physician in the Baylor Scott & White Back and Neck Care program. |
Ages Seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center -OKC (2006)
Internship: General Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Tulsa (2007)
Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine GME (2010)
Fellowship: Spine Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine GME (2011)
Certifications
Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
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
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
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