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Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular

Locations

1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
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 a fantastic doctor. I feel so blessed to be in his care
January 26, 2024
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Dr. Hood was compassionate and considerate of my health and future outcomes.
January 21, 2024
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Dr. Hood is a wonderful provider, always showing care and concern. He exemplifies his profession and represents Vanderbilt very well. I appreciate all of his time spent. He is always smiling and very kind while answering all of the questions I have.
December 27, 2023
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Dr. Hood is Amazing!!! It's like a Divine Calling.He makes me feel like he truly, sincerely cares- providing excellent care, expertise with a calming nature.
December 27, 2023
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Dr. Hood is amazing!! Medical expertise coupled with common sense is a rarity these days.
December 11, 2023
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Did a great job listening and explaining next steps
December 9, 2023
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Dr. Hood took time and had a genuine interest in my husband's case.
December 5, 2023
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Dr Hood provides informative and relevant explanations. Well done
November 29, 2023
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The main thing - Dr. Hood listened. Many doctors don't.
November 26, 2023
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