3.5
6 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Hood specializes in family medicine, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery, bringing 38 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Hood provides comprehensive care across multiple surgical specialties while maintaining his foundation in family medicine. He communicates with patients in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Hood is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and practices in Lafayette and San Francisco, California. He treats patients with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular conditions. His surgical expertise includes heart and chest procedures as well as blood vessel operations. Dr. Hood also performs skin cancer removal procedures and heart rhythm monitoring tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5.
Dr. Hood is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and practices in Lafayette and San Francisco, California. He treats patients with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular conditions. His surgical expertise includes heart and chest procedures as well as blood vessel operations. Dr. Hood also performs skin cancer removal procedures and heart rhythm monitoring tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5.
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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
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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| 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 | 15 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian |
| LAFAYETTE , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Houston , TX | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | |
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988
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