Mr. Alec Bruce Hood MD
Surgeon
611 S Marshall Ave Mc Leansboro IL, 62859About
Dr. Alec Hood is a general surgeon practicing in Mc Leansboro, IL. Dr. Hood specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hood provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1976
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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