Dr. Michael Hood, M.D., graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis. Dr. Hood completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at East Tennessee State University – James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Bristol. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is one of the founding physicians of Family Practice Center where he has practiced since 1982
Dr. Michael Hood, M.D., graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis. Dr. Hood completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at East Tennessee State University – James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Bristol. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is one of the founding physicians of Family Practice Center where he has practiced since 1982
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He cares.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and thoughtful. Excellent, really enjoyed our visit.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Don’t visit doctor often but very comfortable on my first visit with Dr Hood!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Love Dr. Hood. He is very professional. He is also very understanding about anything you ask him about.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Hood listens to your health concerns, is willing to refer, if needed and stays up to date with medical advancements.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Good visit
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Hood is the best doctor I’ve ever had. He really listens and I love that I actually see him every time, not a nurse practitioner
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Really good communication and he listens to you. Excellent!!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Hood made a special effort to see me as soon as possible!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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The Family Practice Center (Newport)
407 Fourth Street Newport, TN 37821
Dr. Michael Hood, M.D., graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis. Dr. Hood completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at East Tennessee State University – James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Bristol. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Hood practiced emergency medicine for 30 years, and he was an assistant clinical professor at two medical schools for 15 years. He is one of the founding physicians of Family Practice Center where he has practiced since 1982. Dr. Hood is skilled in making difficult diagnosis, outpatient dermatological surgery, lesion removal, emergency medicine and rheumatology.
In his spare time, Dr. Hood is the Scout Master for Boy Scout troop 497 and he is team leader of the Rescue Squad "Search and Rescue Team." He is currently a member of the Newport Theatre Guild as well as the Newport Ruritan Club that sponsors the Theatre Guild. Dr. Hood also enjoys wine making as owner of the Goodwater Vineyard.
He cares.
Very professional and thoughtful. Excellent, really enjoyed our visit.
Great
Don’t visit doctor often but very comfortable on my first visit with Dr Hood!
Love Dr. Hood. He is very professional. He is also very understanding about anything you ask him about.
Dr Hood listens to your health concerns, is willing to refer, if needed and stays up to date with medical advancements.
Good visit
Dr. Hood is the best doctor I’ve ever had. He really listens and I love that I actually see him every time, not a nurse practitioner
Really good communication and he listens to you. Excellent!!!
Dr Hood made a special effort to see me as soon as possible!