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Dr. James Hood, MD

Dr. James Hood, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Hood, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Lafayette, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1027 Brown Ave Lafayette, CA 94549

Make an Appointment

(925) 283-6448

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hood specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hood

5.0

3 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lafayette Mom – Jan 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Danny – Oct 25, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Hood, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Lafayette, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Christopher A. Simmons MD1027 Brown Ave Lafayette, CA 94549
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Chronic Conditions Management2350 Geary Blvd San Francisco, CA 94115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center

    401 Bicentennial Way
    Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway
    Oakland, CA 94611
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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