Thomas J. Hood
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Thomas J. Hood

Family Medicine
Geisinger Shamokin - Community Medicine 65 Forward
9333 State Route 61, Suite 2, 
Coal Township, PA 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Geisinger Shamokin - Community Medicine 65 Forward
9333 State Route 61, Suite 2, 
Coal Township, PA 

Overview

Thomas Hood, MD, practices family medicine at Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center in Shamokin, Pa. His clinical interests and services include preventive care, cryotherapy, trigger finger injections and joint injections.|After completing his undergraduate studies in biology at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Dr. Hood earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Hood is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine in family medicine. Before 65 Forward, he worked for nearly 22 years at the Geisinger Kulpmont Clinic, where, as site lead, he designed projects to improve patient care and served as a mentor to young providers. He was also the clinic’s liaison with Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.|Joining 65 Forward will allow Dr. Hood to focus on keeping older area residents healthy. “I hope to continue serving the local community and provide the best care possible,” he says.|Video: more from Dr. Thomas Hood, M.D.

Dr. Hood is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Hood is board certified in The American Board Of Family Medicine In Family Medicine.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Family Medicine In Family Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Shamokin - Community Medicine 65 Forward
9333 State Route 61, Suite 2, Coal Township, PA 17866
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas J. Hood is classified as an Distinguished expert for Malnutrition, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Thomas J. Hood specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas J. Hood is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Malnutrition, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

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Dr. Thomas J. Hood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-644-6198 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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