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Dr. James Hood, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*MaleAge 61

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. James Hood, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Lafayette, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. James Hood, MD

Practice

1027 Brown Ave Lafayette, CA 94549

Make an Appointment

(925) 283-6448

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Hood's Reviews

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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About Me

Biography

Dr. James Hood, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Lafayette, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties*

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School, 1988

Common Questions and Answers

    Please call the office to learn more. (925) 283-6448

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    Can I use my insurance at Dr. James Hood, MD?

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    Does Dr. James Hood, MD accept new patients?

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    What is Dr. James Hood, MD's office address?

    Dr. Hood's office is located at 1027 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Locations

    Practice

    Christopher A. Simmons MD1027 Brown Ave Lafayette, CA 94549
    1
    Office2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco, CA 94115
    2
    Office2350 Geary Blvd San Francisco, CA 94115
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center

    401 Bicentennial Way
    Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94611
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

    1200 El Camino Real
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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