Overview
"Dr. Hood is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon covering all aspects of neurosurgery, including tumors of the brain and spine, cranial and spinal trauma, peripheral nerve entrapment, degenerative conditions of the spine, acute and chronic pain, the application of neuromodulation, and minimally invasive solutions to spine pathology. His goal is to maximize all conservative options prior to surgery. As a veteran with a deployment to Afghanistan, Dr. Hood enjoys the opportunity to provide care for fellow veterans and current service members. In his spare time, Dr. Hood enjoys triathlons, hunting and fishing with his four children. Dr. Hood was recognized by D Magazine as a ""Best Doctor in Collin County"" for 2024. A participating physician in the Baylor Scott & White Back and Neck Care program.".
Dr. Hood is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 785, Plano, TX 75093
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Hood isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Hood isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- LaminectomyDr. Hood isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Hood isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Hood isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
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- Bone GraftDr. Hood isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brain TumorDr. Hood isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Hood isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Hood isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Hood isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chronic PainDr. Hood isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.