3.5
6 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Hood is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in thoracic surgery and vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Hood speaks both Spanish and English.
Dr. Hood is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and practices in Lafayette and San Francisco, California. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and addressing hypertension. His surgical expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and removing both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Dr. Hood is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and practices in Lafayette and San Francisco, California. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and addressing hypertension. His surgical expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and removing both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 38 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
- 3 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. James Stephan Hood has 2 locationsPrivate Medicine Lafayette
1027 BROWN AVELAFAYETTE, CA 94549Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 11:30 am
Wed7:30 am - 11:30 am
Thu7:30 am - 11:30 am
Fri7:30 am - 11:30 am
Sat7:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed
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| Dr. James Stephan Hood, MD | Dr. David Byron, MD | Dr. James L. Pearson, MD | Dr. Georgine Nanos, MD |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 38 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| LAFAYETTE , CA | Tuscon , AZ | Seal Beach , CA | Encinitas , CA |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Stephan Hood
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Stephan Hood has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Stephan Hood has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Dr. James Stephan Hood holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1988.
NPI Number
Dr. Hood's NPI number is 1316011638.
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- Dr. James Hood speaks Spanish and English.
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