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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I appreciate the professional and efficient practice Mr. Hood and his team carries out, and would recommend him to Anyone that has urgent medical needs.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
He's an amazing Dr and I appreciate his thoroughness
(4 days ago)
May-2026
The first time I visited this office, I was seen by Dr. Berry. He was busy, so Dr. Hood treated me for a cat bite to my hand. His treatment for the cat bite was fine. I asked him to review the results of my blood work, which I had already studied the results myself. My LDL was 119, but he made me feel like I was going to drop dead of a heart attack at any minute & that I needed to go on prescription drugs immediately! I told him that I refuse to take any drugs & that I would rather adjust my diet, exercise, & do something wholistic! He kept insisting & would not take no for an answer. At this point, he spoke down to me & told me that he'd been practicing medicine for 50 yrs! Dr. Hood came across as a pill pusher! When I picked up the antibiotic prescription at Walgreens, I refused the statin prescription!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very good and understanding !
He’s very intelligent ! Thank you Dr Michael Hood
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Hes amazing listens and so understanding has found me a medication I can afford for my weight loss im so thankful
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Caring listens well and makes sure you get what you need
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Hood gave me not one, but two much-needed pathways to relief from chronic pain during my last visit. I can’t thank him enough. He is my absolutely favorite curmudgeon, perhaps of all time. And I’ve known some curmudgeons. But seriously, kudos to the best doctor in Newport. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Hey good Dr. Listens to his patients.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
To me Doctor Hood is the best and staff and I wouldn't have it any other way .love them all
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Recommend Dr Hood often
(2 months ago)
Mar-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.
I appreciate the professional and efficient practice Mr. Hood and his team carries out, and would recommend him to Anyone that has urgent medical needs.
He's an amazing Dr and I appreciate his thoroughness
The first time I visited this office, I was seen by Dr. Berry. He was busy, so Dr. Hood treated me for a cat bite to my hand. His treatment for the cat bite was fine. I asked him to review the results of my blood work, which I had already studied the results myself. My LDL was 119, but he made me feel like I was going to drop dead of a heart attack at any minute & that I needed to go on prescription drugs immediately! I told him that I refuse to take any drugs & that I would rather adjust my diet, exercise, & do something wholistic! He kept insisting & would not take no for an answer. At this point, he spoke down to me & told me that he'd been practicing medicine for 50 yrs! Dr. Hood came across as a pill pusher! When I picked up the antibiotic prescription at Walgreens, I refused the statin prescription!
Very good and understanding ! He’s very intelligent ! Thank you Dr Michael Hood
Hes amazing listens and so understanding has found me a medication I can afford for my weight loss im so thankful
Caring listens well and makes sure you get what you need
Dr. Hood gave me not one, but two much-needed pathways to relief from chronic pain during my last visit. I can’t thank him enough. He is my absolutely favorite curmudgeon, perhaps of all time. And I’ve known some curmudgeons. But seriously, kudos to the best doctor in Newport. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Hey good Dr. Listens to his patients.
To me Doctor Hood is the best and staff and I wouldn't have it any other way .love them all
Recommend Dr Hood often