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, listens and effective.
Takes his time,and does not rush
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Always listens to any problems im having and seem genuinely concerned.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome
(2 weeks 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Doctor Hood very personable and thorough in his exams. He listens and answers questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Good Doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Always treated me well
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Thankful for dr hood caring and professional visit. He the best
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Doctor Hood is thorough and is an excellent and very compassionate man.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
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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, 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.
Good Doctor
Always treated me well
Thankful for dr hood caring and professional visit. He the best
Doctor Hood is thorough and is an excellent and very compassionate man.
Very professional