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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 extremely proficient and proactive. He listens and problem solves developing a care plan while you are in the office with him
July 23, 2026
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Dr. Hood is an outstanding cardiologist who represents the epitome of excellent health care and concern for the patient.
July 22, 2026
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Dr Hood is awesome!!!
July 21, 2026
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Always listens to concerns and explains everything well
July 16, 2026
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Dr. Hood is very caring and efficient.
July 15, 2026
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Dr. Hood is a seasoned, competent and caring physician. He's a natural. He takes care of my husband and he has done a wonderful job with a complex situation.
July 12, 2026
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He's an excelant doctor
July 7, 2026
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Visit with Dr Hood was superb. He respectfully listened to my concerns, answered all my questions, . He is the kind of doctor all people deserve and should. I am ver confident in his decisions for me. Amazing doctor!!
July 7, 2026
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Dr. Hood is an Outstanding Doctor he is extremely interested in my health
July 1, 2026
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