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Dr. Brian Hood, MD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Plano, TX
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Hood, MD

Dr. Brian Hood, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Plano, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial and Hunt Regional Healthcare. Patients rated Dr. Hood an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Hood works at Practice in Plano, TX with other offices in Tulsa, OK and Waco, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hood's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    4716 Alliance Blvd Ste 700, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-9260
  2. 2
    Ascension St. John Medical Center
    1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 744-2345
  3. 3
    Ascension Medical Group Providence Neurosurgical Clinic
    405 Londonderry Dr Ste 200, Waco, TX 76712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 537-6565

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
  • Hunt Regional Healthcare

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Skull Base Surgery
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Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    About Dr. Brian Hood, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1194875732
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Brian Hood, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hood is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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