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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Robert Hood identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs., EndocrinologyEndocrinology
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. and Diabetes Specialist. He obtained board certification from the member board for Endocrinology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Robert Hood accepts the following plans for Humana at 3030 North St:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Hood is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Christus Hospital St Elizabeth
2830 Calder St
Lumberton, TX

Education

Dr. Hood attended medical school at University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 1981 having 31 years experience. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at David Grant USAF Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Robert Hood MD as:

• Robert C Hood
• R Hood

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