Dr. Richard Hood, M.D. received a Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University in 1988. He completed a Residency program at Children's Hospital of Detroit and Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. He completed a six month residency in both Pain Management and CV Anesthesia. Dr. Hood moved to the Southwest Florida area in 1999 with his wife and four children. Initially, he worked in Naples, Florida, and most recently he has joined the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine group in Fort Myers and Estero, Florida. Dr. Hood enjoys swimming, biking, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Richard Hood, M.D. received a Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University in 1988. He completed a Residency program at Children's Hospital of Detroit and Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. He completed a six month residency in both Pain Management and CV Anesthesia. Dr. Hood moved to the Southwest Florida area in 1999 with his wife and four children. Initially, he worked in Naples, Florida, and most recently he has joined the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine group in Fort Myers and Estero, Florida. Dr. Hood enjoys swimming, biking, and spending time with his family.
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DR Hood is a Rock Star!!! Great doctor and a super nice person. The best of the best.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Extremely professional and a pleasure to have him as my doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very good experience.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Hood is a great doctor. He listens and share lots of info. So happy he is my doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Took all day long to fill a prescription I called at about 1030. They replied back to me at 3 o’clock. Doctor did not sign prescription was on hold waiting on the phone for four hours.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctor great personality!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always kind, understanding and professional
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Hood takes his time listening to me before he renders his opinions on what he thinks should be done. I really appreciate this fact that he takes the extra time to make sure he knows why I am there.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always the best.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Seems like he really cares about his patients
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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IOSSM: Riverwalk
8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd Ste 1 Fort Myers, FL 33919
Dr. Richard Hood, M.D. received a Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University in 1988. He completed a Residency program at Children's Hospital of Detroit and Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. He completed a six month residency in both Pain Management and CV Anesthesia. Dr. Hood moved to the Southwest Florida area in 1999 with his wife and four children. Initially, he worked in Naples, Florida, and most recently he has joined the Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine group in Fort Myers and Estero, Florida. Dr. Hood enjoys swimming, biking, and spending time with his family.
DR Hood is a Rock Star!!! Great doctor and a super nice person. The best of the best.
Extremely professional and a pleasure to have him as my doctor.
Very good experience.
Dr. Hood is a great doctor. He listens and share lots of info. So happy he is my doctor.
Took all day long to fill a prescription I called at about 1030. They replied back to me at 3 o’clock. Doctor did not sign prescription was on hold waiting on the phone for four hours.
Great doctor great personality!
Always kind, understanding and professional
Dr Hood takes his time listening to me before he renders his opinions on what he thinks should be done. I really appreciate this fact that he takes the extra time to make sure he knows why I am there.
Always the best.
Seems like he really cares about his patients