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Franklin Hoover Wood, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in Philadelphia. After joining the army and traveling around the country, I consider many different places home. I am married to the love of my life, a former nurse. We met at the Walter Reed Army Center, and we have twin son and two dogs. An older son lives abroad with his family. I was inspired to become a pediatrician by my own childhood pediatrician, an example in our community. He impacted the lives of those around him in such a good way that it made me want to do the same. In addition to practicing here at Kaiser Permanente, I am an award-winning children's book author; I created a team of superheroes featured in a five-part comic book series that helps kids understand and better manage their asthma.
About my practice
I try to do my best at all times. I believe that if you're not your best, never rest until your good is better and your better is best. I strive to maintain an attitude of possibility and to leave people better than I found them. I have a special interest in sports medicine, and I am familiar with alternative medical practices in the area of pain management, including biofeedback, hydrotherapy, and hydromassage.
How I thrive
I try to keep my life balanced. I stay active by running and playing basketball, and I relax by cooking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with my family. I also enjoy writing and drawing. Mentorship and volunteer work are important parts of my life, as well.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Appointment/Information
- 1-877-828-4510 (toll free)
- Appointment/Information
- 360-923-7000
- Fax
- 360-923-7089
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesBoard certification
Adolescent Medicine
American Board of PediatricsPediatrics
American Board of PediatricsTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Naval Medical Center San DiegoInternship
Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterResidency
Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
045057License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1932153558Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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12/23/2025