About
Private Medicine Lafayette
a Concierge Medical Care
and Minor Surgery Center
James Hood MD
Private Medicine Lafayette was founded in June 2022…
…because after nine years of cardiac and thoracic surgery training and twenty-four years of surgery practice, I felt I had fulfilled my professional goals in cardiac and thoracic surgery.
This extensive experience, combined with my medical license and ongoing retraining through UCSD, has equipped me to specialize exclusively in primary care for men.
My career reinvention allows me to focus on prevention rather than intervention. I now aim to help patients avoid the very problems that once required my surgical services.
Concierge medicine enables me to provide more personalized, comprehensive care, emphasizing preventive strategies and overall wellness.
This transition aligns with my evolving professional interests and allows me to make a different, yet equally significant, impact on patients’ lives.
At Private Medicine Lafayette, we offer telemedicine consultations on the same day during office hours and in-office appointments within 24 hours (the average wait time for a doctor’s appointment in the United States typically exceeds two weeks).
I try for a “one patient at a time” experience rather than multiple rooms with a waiting room. The practice is limited to no more than 300 members (the national average Concierge profile is 500-1000 patients.
PML’s medical practice standards
Our mission at Private Medicine Lafayette (PML) is to provide care based on proven medical science and community standards.
PML’s medical practice standards are founded on credible scientific evidence published in peer-reviewed medical literature and generally recognized by the relevant medical community.
We adhere to FDA guidelines regarding approved drugs and dietary supplements. For more information, you can refer to:
We consider alternative medicine treatments when they have data-driven outcomes that demonstrate improved health conditions. For example, chiropractic care and acupuncture have shown efficacy in treating lower back pain in some studies.
Our approach is to present all viable treatment options supported by scientific evidence, whether they are conventional or alternative, to ensure you receive the most effective care possible.
We encourage open discussions about any supplements or alternative treatments you’re considering, so we can provide informed guidance based on the latest scientific research and your individual health needs.