Frankly, I was surprised and caught off guard; the symptoms sort of sneaked up on me. After a few days of sniffing, nose blowing and such, I went to a local walk-in clinic in our city of Lexington and asked to be tested for Covid. Twenty minutes later, while shopping in our local Walmart, I was notified via cell phone: Yes, Covid had sure enough caught me. Quite unwillingly, I had joined the "… See more
Gregory A. Hood MD MACP FRCP
Lexington, KY 40503 Get Directions
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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
Located in Lexington, Kentucky and affiliated with Baptist Hospital, I’m honored to serve patients who come to see me from across the Commonwealth, as well as from many other states. My staff and I are accustomed to working with “snowbirds”, who winter in warmer climates. My personalized, internal medicine practice allows me to get to know each of my patients and to care for them well beyond their immediate needs. Because of this, when necessary, I am able to coordinate patient care with preferred physician colleagues, whether it be across town or across the country. My MDVIP-affiliated practice, often compared to a concierge medicine practice, also offers conveniences like same- or next-day appointments. In my internal medicine practice, I address the full depth and breadth of adult health, wellness and illness, with particular interest in prevention and wellness as well as cardiovascular health, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, nutrition, orthopedic and musculoskeletal problems.
Dr. Hood's Credentials
Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Internal Medicine 1995-1997
Chief Medical Resident 1997-1998
Scripps-Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
San Diego, CA
1994-1995
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
Doctorate of Medicine 1994
John Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1990
Diplomate, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Master, American College of Physicians 2015
Laureate Award, Kentucky Chapter, American College of Physicians 2014
Foundation Leadership Award, American Medical Association 2004
Leadership Award, American Medical Association Glaxo-Wellcome 1999
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- America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1% 2017, 2018
- Compassionate Doctor Award 2014 - 2016
- On-Time Physician Award 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Patients’ Choice Award 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- America's Most Honored Professionals Top 5% 2016
- Top 10 Internists Award 2013
- Mentor, Medical Student Member Voluntary Mentoring Program 1998-present
- Member, Insurance Committee 2014-2018
- Member, Health & Public Policy Committee 1998-2003, 2012-2016
- Parliamentarian, 2012-2014
- Governor, Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Physicians 2010-2014
The Physicians' Network
- Board of Managers 2005-present
- Medical Director 2007-present
Quality Independent Physicians Accountable Care Organization
- Medical Director 2012-present
The University of Kentucky
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine 2011-present
Sustainable Healthy Communities
- Member, Advisory Committee 2017-present
- Chair, Kentucky Lung Cancer Screening Project 2017-present
Royal College of Physicians
Wilderness Medical Society
Kentucky Medical Association
Lexington Medical Society
Ohio
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Hood
My doctor, Dr. Gregory Hood, makes me feel safe and comfortable. I had another doctor in the practice that decided to move on. Dr. Hood was inherited. He took care of both me and my husband. When the practice decided to go with MDVIP, we needed to make a decision as to whether to stay with him (and pay the additional fee) or to move on. We both decided that we really liked Dr. Hood and felt… See more
I have been a patient of Dr. Gregory Hood’s for 24 years. My care has been exemplary and attentive. I would not consider another physician even though I travel almost an hour to get to his office. He always listens and includes me in my treatment plan I could not get a better physician.
My husband recognized my symptoms and immediately called 911. While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, he texted Dr Hood on his cell phone. Dr Hood called the emergency room and had them waiting to treat me immediately when I arrived. Later that night, after I had been treated and was in ICU, Dr Hood visited me. He was so encouraging to me and told me how important it was to think… See more
Dr. Gregory Hood is my PCP and was many years before he became associated with MDVIP. I’ve always know he is the best of the best. A few months ago he diagnosed a problem I had suffered with for a long time. I had been to a specialist with no clear answers. One day in Dr.Hoods office he asked me to send him a picture of the label on some tea I was drinking every day. I did and he called me and… See more
There are several stories I could share about Dr. Hood's exemplary service. Two of which stand out the most. On one occasion an older client of mine was in town for a business event. He began to feel very ill but refused my offer to take him to the ER. I reached out to Dr. Hood for advice. He spoke to my client and gave him advice of why he needed attention. The customer listened and… See more
What a relief when I saw it. A badge saying, “Dr. Gregory Hood, MDVIP.” I thought to myself, “He is here.”
I don’t consider myself to be an anxious person, but it is anxiety producing to experience a major medical event and be there alone. That was not the case for me on August 23, 2023. That day was my daughter’s birthday; this year it was a milestone birthday and we had big plans… See more
He works hard to solve my problems. He works well with Dr. Borders and they have the best staff. Everyone cares and makes you feel important. It is like I am part of a family.
My doctor is concerned, confident and caring. He is very approachable and I find it easy to talk to him about anything that concerns me or my husband’s health. He is A#1 to us.
I was out of town on a camping trip and at breakfast accidentally swallowed a large golf of coffee, and some of it went down my windpipe. That afternoon I started feeling bad and after the third day I felt so bad that I decided to leave a week early. When I got home, which was late in the evening around 8:30 pm, I decided to text my doctor and notify him what had happened and that I would… See more