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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To me Doctor Hood is the best and staff and I wouldn't have it any other way .love them all
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Recommend Dr Hood often
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He is a very good doctor and very caring, he takes the time to explain things too.he has been my doctor for 45 years
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
To the point made suggestions and completed follow up on previous condition.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He has been my doctor for 30+ years and he will continue to be.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He cares, listens and effective.
Takes his time,and does not rush
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Always listens to any problems im having and seem genuinely concerned.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Hood is the most courteous Dr and explains everything wonderfully. He takes the time to sit and talk with me about how I’m feeling and has helped me for over 25 years. I would never go to another Doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Doctor Hood very personable and thorough in his exams. He listens and answers questions.
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
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
He is a very good doctor and very caring, he takes the time to explain things too.he has been my doctor for 45 years
To the point made suggestions and completed follow up on previous condition.
He has been my doctor for 30+ years and he will continue to be.
He cares, listens and effective. Takes his time,and does not rush
Always listens to any problems im having and seem genuinely concerned.
Awesome
Dr Hood is the most courteous Dr and explains everything wonderfully. He takes the time to sit and talk with me about how I’m feeling and has helped me for over 25 years. I would never go to another Doctor.
Doctor Hood very personable and thorough in his exams. He listens and answers questions.