Thomas B. Hughes, Jr., MD

Doctor, Health

About Dr. Thomas B. Hughes Jr.:

Dr. Thomas B. Hughes Jr. is a highly respected orthopaedic specialist with a distinguished background and extensive experience in the field. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Further honing his expertise, Dr. Hughes completed a fellowship in hand, upper-extremity, and microvascular surgery at Brown University in Providence, R.I.

Professional Affiliations and Roles:

Dr. Hughes is a valued member of the Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC and serves as a clinical associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He holds various leadership roles with prominent organizations such as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Certifications and Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Hughes is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in both orthopaedics and hand surgery. His areas of expertise include:

- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

- Shoulder and Elbow Conditions

- Rotator Cuff Treatment

- Shoulder-Joint Replacement

- All Upper-Extremity Surgery

Patient Care and Satisfaction:

Dr. Hughes is renowned for his attentive and personable approach to patient care. He is committed to providing thorough explanations and ensuring patients feel confident and well-informed about their treatment plans. Positive patient feedback highlights his professionalism, kindness, and ability to communicate complex medical information in an understandable manner.

Patient Testimonials:

- "Dr. Hughes is always very attentive and personable. His thorough explanations make a patient feel confident in his care."

- "Very impressed with all involved in my care. Would definitely recommend Dr. Hughes and his staff to people I know."

- "Dr. Hughes was very professional. He answered all my questions clearly and explained the treatment plan."

- "Excellent experience at this office. The Fellow and Dr. Hughes were very thorough and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this practice."

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