Dr. Hooks-Anderson earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She joins SLUCare from Wellness Healthcare Associates. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Hooks-Anderson is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the National Medical Association and the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Hooks-Anderson has clinical expertise in women's health, obesity, hypertension and preventative medicine. In addition to patient care and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Hooks-Anderson has research interests in the role of lifestyle modification in disease prevention.