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Rob R. Hood MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Heart
1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks
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 the best doctor.
October 9, 2025
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Dr. Hood is one of the best doctors I've experienced in my life. Caring, intelligent, pragmatic, clear. All the things you hope your heart doctor will be.
October 7, 2025
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DR. HOOD IS TERRIFIC - HAS BEEN MY CARDIOLOGIST FOR 20 YEARS. I HAVE FAITH IN HIS RECOMMENDATIONS AND AND 100% CONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY TO TREAT MY CARDIO NEEDS.
October 5, 2025
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Dr. Hood is awesome!!! I'm very thankful he was recommended to me.
October 4, 2025
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Dr.Hood was very personable and professional. Made me feel understood and truly listened to my concerns. Truly the best doctor I've had
September 28, 2025
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Dr Hood is kind, efficient and careful to listen both to me and my heart!
September 27, 2025
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Doctor could not have been nicer or more informative
September 25, 2025
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Dr. Hood is very knowledgeable and friendly
September 23, 2025
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This was the first time I met Dr. Hood, and I couldn't have been more pleased. I really enjoyed my visit and learned a lot about my condition. I will continue to see him and recommend him for anyone looking for a good cardiologist.
September 17, 2025
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