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 attentive and helpful.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent Dr.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional!! Took time to explain everything well and talked about options.
Great experience all around!!
(2 weeks 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very kind and caring.
(3 weeks 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!!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great and friendly doctor.!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very compassionate
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Absolutely recommend!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent with communication and helpfulness
(1 month ago)
Aug-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 attentive and helpful.
Excellent Dr.
Very professional!! Took time to explain everything well and talked about options. Great experience all around!!
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.
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