Dr. Richard Hood MD

Otolaryngologist - Norfolk, VA

Dr. Richard Hood specializes in otolaryngology and head & neck surgery in Norfolk, Virginia. Details of Dr. Hood's 17 years experience as an MD, his 3 hospital affiliations and education at University of Alabama are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Hood

Dr. Richard Hood
901 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23507

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Richard Hood identified specializing in OtolaryngologyOtolaryngology
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws, and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise. and Head & Neck SurgeryHead & Neck Surgery
A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Otolaryngology.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Hood is affiliated with 3 hospitals:

Chesapeake General Hospital
736 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA

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License

Dr. Richard Hood has been confirmed to have a license in Virginia.

Education

Dr. Hood attended medical school at University of Alabama School of Medicine and graduated in 1995 having 17 years experience.

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