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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Very kind and caring.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He is very easy to talk to with his calm and caring demeanor. Answers our questions in words that are easy to understand. He’s just the best!!
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great and friendly doctor.!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very compassionate
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Absolutely recommend!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent with communication and helpfulness
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Doc is always polite & Courteous. Good bedside manor.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I’m new and so far they are hearing me and doing the appropriate steps to help me live a more productive life.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Hood listens and hears the problems you have; he takes action to assist you in solving your pain causes. Thank you, Dr. Hood and staff, for taking my pain seriously!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Explains everything so that it’s to understand…Pagiemt and compassionate!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-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.
Very kind and caring.
He is very easy to talk to with his calm and caring demeanor. Answers our questions in words that are easy to understand. He’s just the best!!
Great and friendly doctor.!
Very compassionate
Absolutely recommend!
Excellent with communication and helpfulness
Doc is always polite & Courteous. Good bedside manor.
I’m new and so far they are hearing me and doing the appropriate steps to help me live a more productive life.
Dr. Hood listens and hears the problems you have; he takes action to assist you in solving your pain causes. Thank you, Dr. Hood and staff, for taking my pain seriously!
Explains everything so that it’s to understand…Pagiemt and compassionate!