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Dr. George Hughes, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. George Hughes, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Durham, NC.
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Dr. George Hughes, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. George Hughes, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Hughes graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Dr. George Hughes, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Durham, NC and has 31 years experience. Dr. Hughes has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm, Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders, Aortic Dissection, Congenital Heart Defects, Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Disease, Pleural Effusion, Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Marfan Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Hughes's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Congenital Heart Defects
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Repair
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Valve Disease
Pleural Effusion
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Marfan Syndrome
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Carotid Artery Disease
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
  2. 2 Office
    403 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358
  3. 3 Office
    5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
  4. 4 Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
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    Friday
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    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Hughes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hughes's profile.

Dr. Hughes frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm, Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders, Aortic Dissection, Congenital Heart Defects, Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Disease, Pleural Effusion, Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Marfan Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Hughes, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Hughes, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Duke University Hospital
    1996
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    2002
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

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