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Dr. Richard Hood, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Richard Hood, MD
3.9 (65 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Hood, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL.
Dr. Richard Hood, MD
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Dr. Richard Hood, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 62
Fort Myers, FL
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36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Hood, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Hood graduated from Wayne State University. Dr. Richard Hood, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Fort Myers, FL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Hood currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Hendry Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hood has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy and Chronic Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hood received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. Dr. Hood's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hood also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hood is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Spinal Nerve Block
Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Spinal Nerve Block
Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Spinal Nerve Block
Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Migraine
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Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Peripheral Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block
Steroid Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Acute Postoperative Pain
Cancer Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Headache
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Myelopathy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Phantom Limb Without Pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Fifer & Heligman MD PA
    8350 Riverwalk Park Blvd Ste 1, Fort Myers, FL 33919
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 482-5399
  2. 2 Florida Neurology Group
    10201 Arcos Ave Ste 206, Estero, FL 33928
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hood
3.9
Based on 65 Reviews
5 Stars (46)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (17)

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Jun 02, 2021
Dr Hood and the staff are great - warm and friendly yet very professional. I have very good results from the procedure Dr Hood performed on my neck - more pain free than I expected.
John Griffith — Jun 02, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Hood frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy and Chronic Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Hood, MD is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital and Hendry Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Hood, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • Hendry Regional Medical Center

    524 W Sagamore Ave, Clewiston, FL