Dr. Richard Hood, MD
Dr. Richard Hood, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Birmingham in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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885 Kempsville Rd Ste 221 Norfolk, VA 23502Dr. Hood is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Hood specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
- Friendly Staff
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Hood's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hood
3.9
| 5 Star | 71% | 71% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 29% | 29% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hood to family and friends is 3.857143 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Richard Hood, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Norfolk, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Birmingham in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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University Of Virginia
Residency Hospital, 2000University Of Va
Internship Hospital, 1996University Of Birmingham
Medical School, 1995Duke University
Undergraduate School, 1991
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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