Richard Hood, MD

Practice: Orthopedic Center of Florida

Specialty: Pain Management, Anesthesiology

Office locations: Fort Myers, FL

Most recent review: 3 days ago New
5.0 out of 5
373 Ratings
162 Comments

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.

5.0 out of 5
373 Ratings
162 Comments

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 is great very helpful. Jose his MA great also.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 days ago) Oct-2026

Very professional and skilled

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 days ago) Oct-2026

Excellent Dr. Very empathetic and seemed very attuned to my needs. I would recommend this practice to anyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Provided very clear analysis of spine issues and gave a clear plan to resolve those issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Easy to understand and sending me for testing thank you dr Hood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Professional and empathetic! Fine qualities!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Very attentive and helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Excellent Dr.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Very professional!! Took time to explain everything well and talked about options. Great experience all around!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Professional & compassionate. I always feel like he has my best interest at heart. Never rushes me & encourages questions. Jose is quite the asset to the office. He’s informative & helpful with my questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Aug-2026
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