Dr. Richard Hood, MD is a pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Norfolk, VA and has been practicing for 18 years. He graduated from University of Birmingham in 1995 and specializes in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat), ear, nose, and throat, and more.
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Top Care Areas
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Outer Ear Infection
very high
more than 99% of peers
Earwax Buildup
very high
more than 98% of peers
Ear Disorders
very high
more than 96% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
55 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Disorders
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukoplakia
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
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35 Procedures
- Allergy Shots
- Allergy Testing
- Allergy Testing for Hypersensitivity to Insects
- Allergy Treatment
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
- Ear Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- Earwax Removal
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Navigational System
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Without Navigational System
- ENT Surgery
- Fine Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodules
- Foreign Body Removal
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Inner Ear Repair
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laparoscopy
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Septal Perforation Repair
- Sinus Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tympanometry
- Ultrasound, Thyroid
- Vestibular Testing
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Duke UUndergraduate School | Graduated 1991
- University of BirminghamMedical School | Graduated 1995
- University of VAInternship Hospital | Completed 1996
- University of VirginiaResidency Hospital | Completed 2000
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Hood has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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