Dr. Cathleen Sloan Hood M.D.
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
793 Main Rd Westport MA, 02790Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Cathleen Hood is a family practitioner practicing in Westport, MA. Dr. Hood specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Hood possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Adjustment Disorder
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Practice At 793 Main Rd
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