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Dr. James Hood, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. James Hood, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. James Hood, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, CA.
Dr. James Hood, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Hood, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 64
Lafayette, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. James Hood, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, CA.

About Dr. James Hood, MD

Dr. Hood graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. James Hood, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lafayette, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Hood's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hood is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Pulmonary Valve Disease
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
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Atrial Fibrillation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
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Heart Valve Disorders
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Benign Lung Neoplasms
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Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pericardial Disease
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Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. James Hood, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Christopher A. Simmons MD
    1027 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Jan 01, 2023
Dr. Hood and his staff provided excellent care for my young adult son. I’m grateful to Dr. Hood for his skill, professionalism, and dedication to helping my son recover. He was very communicative and caring during a stressful time.
Lafayette Mom — Jan 01, 2023
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Hood's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Hood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hood's profile.

Dr. James Hood, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, CPMC Van Ness Campus, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Hood, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. James Hood, MD Practices

  • Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center

    401 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa, CA

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA

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