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Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular

Location

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22100
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English
  • French

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Tulane University, 1980
  • Internship - Emory University, 1981
  • Internship, Internal Medicine - Emory University, 1983
  • Cardiology Fellowship - Emory University, 1986

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Hood is very good listener and follow up questions and suggestions to follow.
June 20, 2026
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Was treated with respect and attention. Was given professional care. Dr Hood always expresses concern in a personal and professional manner and offers opportunity to ask questions.
June 19, 2026
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I can't think of a more trusted physician. I feel confident in the care and always leave knowing that my health is in the most capable of hands.
June 14, 2026
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Dr. Hood is an excellent provider who very carefully cares for my heart in light of all of the other maladies that I have. I am so fortunate to have had him as my cardiologist for almost 10 years!
June 13, 2026
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Dr. Hood is the BEST!
June 13, 2026
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Dr. Hood was outstanding. He answered all my questions and gave me a lot of valuable information regarding my condition. I could not have been happier with the treatment he gave me. Excellent Dr. thank you
June 11, 2026
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Doctor Hood is a great provider!!!! Would 10 out if 10 recommend
June 9, 2026
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Dr. Hood is perhaps the most competent, caring physician I have.
June 8, 2026
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Dr. Hood is exceptional as a provider and has an excellent chair-side manner.
June 4, 2026
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